Another full weekend of Action FA is on us, a competition very close to the heart of Ashley Cole.
After all, the former Arsenal star and Chelsea won on not less than seven occasions.
It all started in 2002 when Cole played his role in Arsenal winning a national dual, and would continue to raise the coveted trophy in two of the next three seasons.
Four more triumphs of the Cup continued in Chelsea in six seasons between 2007 and 2012, which makes Cole the most successful player in the history of the competition.
He is away from former Chelsea team teammates John Terry and Petry Cech, while 21 players have won the FA Cup four times.
But does one stand out above the rest?
Ashley Cole (Center) won the FA Cup seven times, making it the most successful player of the competition
He won the trophy three times with Arsenal, and then four times with Chelsea
Cole has revealed that it was his fifth victory against Everton in 2009 the most special
Cole revealed in an exclusive interview with Mail Sport that was his fifth victory, a 2-1 victory over Everton in 2009, that means the most for him, since he put that in the history books before extending his record.
Speaking before the last episode of his new podcast of the FA Cup, The best of football: could it be magical?He organizes with former teammate Joe Cole, the former leftist said: 'I think it was the fifth, that was the most special.
'Being a small child looking at the FA Cup and seeing so many giant kills. Growing at that time when there was an English nucleus and loved and respected that trophy and understood the enormity of what it means to English football.
'To then be in the registration books for beating that album, it was a dream come true. Never, I never thought I would have reached a first FA Cup and then five more in the future you are the real record holder. It means being English and understanding competition heritage.
'Doing it with two clubs that is something more special, and then being in the registration books for being the headline. Will it ever be defeated? I am not very sure who is close to this moment if they are still playing or still, hopefully, it will remain in the registration books for a few more years and I can take more attention. “
This season's Cup has reached the last stage of 32, with many of the usual suspects in the search for the trophy.
But Cole believes that could change this weekend, since he believes that Newcastle could be prepared for an exit.
The URACAS reserved their place in the Capao Cup final on Wednesday when they secured an emphatic victory added 4-0 over the arsenal.
However, Cole feels that the High Flight Premier League club could be returned to Earth when they face the leaders of League one, Birmingham City, on Saturday night.
Cole worked as an assistant coach under Wayne Rooney in Birmingham last season, and believes that his former club is able to worry Eddie Howe's men.
Cole spoke before the last episode of his podcast of the FA Cup that organizes with Joe Cole, while Stuart Pearce made a guest appearance
Eddie Howe took Newcastle to the Capao Cup final on Wednesday, but Cole believes they could be in a rude awakening in Birmingham
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When asked if he could see a surprise on the cards this weekend, Cole replied: 'I think he would have to go to Birmingham-Newcastle. That is the one that will obviously be attentive to being a former Birmingham coach.
'They are still in my heart, so I think it will be a great link, a great atmosphere and I hope we can see some giant killing.
'Newcastle, I really enjoy seeing them play. They play with so much energy, struggle, desire and speed. The way they attack. I would like to see how Birmingham faces that and play with that courage to show what they are about.
“Yes, they have spent money, but progress is there to be seen and we hope we can see a giant murder on Saturday.”
The best of football: could it be magic with Joe Cole and Ashley Cole, brought to you by Carling, the official sponsor of the Emirates FA Cup and the Adobe Women FA Cup. You can see the program on YouTube and Spotify or listen to it wherever you get your podcasts.