Career
Cookson began his career as a trainee with Torquay United, making his debut during the 1989-1990 season whilst still a trainee. He turned professional in July 1990 and went on to make 12 appearances for the Gulls, scoring once before released in May 1991. Was released to Join Nottingham Forest in 1990 on trial period before returning to Torquay On his release he joined non-league Cradley Town, along with others who had just been released by Torquay, Darren Attwood and Alan Convy.
He joined Bloxwich Town in July 2000.
He joined Paget Rangers in March 2001, having been linked with a move the previous December, but was with back with Bloxwich Town by October 2001.
