 The following season, Cole struggled with a persistent knee injury, but still managed to make 26 appearances.The 2008–09 season witnessed an injury-free season for Cole, who enjoyed his most fruitful season under manager Graham Westley, scoring fourteen times from midfield, including the first competitive hat-trick of his career in a 4–2 win away at Salisbury City.In April 2009, Cole pledged his future to Stevenage by signing a two-year contract extension at Broadhall Way.