Career
Cook, born in Edmonton, London, was on the books at Tottenham Hotspur as a youth, but failed to progress to the first-team In June 1989, he joined Southend United, spending two years with the Shrimpers and making 30 appearances, scoring one goal. He made 31 appearances in a season where the U"s were promoted back to the Football League at the second time of asking, scoring two goals.
Cook had come on as a 69th-minute substitute for Mark Kinsella.
Cook was sent off in the match, and in turn was unable to collect a winners medal. However, unused substitute in the game Eamonn Collins handed Cook his winners medal.
With Colchester back in the Football League, Cook made a further 35 appearances and scored one goal before moving on to Dagenham & Redbridge in 1993. He also played for Braintree Town.
