Mike Cook (footballer)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Michael John Cook[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 18 October 1968||
Place of birth | Stroud, England | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Youth career | |||
Wolverhampton Wanderers | |||
?–1985 | Coventry City | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1985–1989 | Coventry City | 0 | (0) |
1987 | → York City (loan) | 6 | (1) |
1989–1991 | Cambridge United | 17 | (1) |
1990 | → York City (loan) | 6 | (0) |
1990–1991 | Wycombe Wanderers | ? | (?) |
1993–1994 | Corby Town | ? | (?) |
2001–2003 | Gloucester City | 12 | (0) |
Managerial career | |||
2004–2006 | Cinderford Town | ||
2019 | Gloucester City | ||
2020–2022 | Chippenham Town | ||
2023 | Swindon Town Women | ||
2023– | Gloucester City | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Michael John Cook (born 18 October 1968) is an English manager and former professional footballer. He is currently the manager of National League North club Gloucester City.
In his playing career, Cook played in
In December 2019 he appeared in court on allegations of dangerous driving.[5] He pleaded guilty to careless driving in February 2020 and was banned from driving due to the number of points he had accrued.[6]
Career
Born in
Cook's career at the
After another loan spell at York City, a spinal injury forced Cook's retirement from the professional game at the age of 22.
On 8 January 2019 Cook became the manager of Gloucester City, replacing Chris Todd as manager.[10][11] He was sacked from this role in November 2019.[12]
In January 2020, Cook was appointed interim manager of Chippenham Town until the end of the season[13] before being given the job on a permanent basis following a successful interim spell in March 2020 following the early curtailment of the season.[14] Cook left the club by mutual consent on 9 April 2022.[15]
On 19 September 2023, Cook returned as manager of Gloucester City, being appointed after the departure of previous manager Tim Flowers.[16]
References
- ^ ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
- ISBN 0-9531005-0-2.
- ^ "York City : 1946/47 – 2003/04". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ "Cambridge United : 1970/71 – 2004/05". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ Lane, Ellis (12 December 2019). "Ex-Gloucester boss in court on allegations of dangerous driving". gloucestershirelive. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ Hawkins, John (6 February 2020). "Former Gloucester manager banned from driving after road rage". gloucestershirelive. Retrieved 6 February 2020.
- ^ a b c "Cook flies Robins' nest for dream role". Gloucestershire Echo. 10 July 2009. Archived from the original on 5 May 2013. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ "Player Profile Mike Cook". NonLeague Daily. Archived from the original on 27 September 2012. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ "2004/05 News Archive". Zamaretto League. 18 September 2004. Archived from the original on 16 July 2011. Retrieved 2 February 2010.
- ^ "Gloucester City name former Coventry City player and ex-Cinderford Town boss as new manager". Gloucestershire Live. 8 January 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2019.
- ^ https://www.gloucestershirelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/gloucester-city-name-former-coventry- [dead link]
- ^ Palmer, Jon (17 November 2019). ""I'm devastated I didn't have chance to finish job"". gloucestershirelive. Retrieved 12 December 2019.
- ^ "Chippenham Town Football Club appoint former Gloucester City manager Michael Cook as the club's interim boss until the end of the season". Gazette & Herald. 14 January 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "Chippenham Town has appointed Mike Cook as the club's permanent manager". Gazette & Herald. 25 March 2020. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "CLUB STATEMENT – Manager, Mike Cook". chippenhamtown.com. 9 April 2022. Retrieved 10 April 2022.
- ^ "Mike Cook returns to City". Gloucester City AFC. 19 September 2023. Retrieved 20 September 2023.