Andy Cook
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Andrew Charles "Andy" Cook (born 10 August 1969) is a former professional football player and physiotherapist at Woking
After playing for Halterworth and Mountbatten
school teams, Cook gained representative honours for Eastleigh and Winchester Schools, and Hampshire Schools, before signing as a trainee at Southampton
in 1985. He signed full professional terms in July 1987, and made his full first-team debut at home to Manchester United on 15 August that year.
Having only played 16 first-team games (plus five as a substitute), and scoring one goal, and failing to settle in to a regular first-team slot at either left-back or left-midfield, Cook signed for Exeter City
(then managed by former Southampton player Alan Ball) for around £50,000 in September 1991.
Cook's nomadic career has subsequently taken him to Swansea City
, Portsmouth
, Millwall
, and, lastly, Salisbury City
. He finally retired at the end of the 2005–06 season, becoming Salisbury's Football in the Community Officer.
He then became manager of the club's reserve team before becoming part of City's physio staff.
In Summer 2008, he left Salisbury to become Woking
's physio and also registering as a player.
Following the departure of Kim Grant
as manager, he was joint caretaker boss of Woking with Phil Gilchrist
.
After his travels around the country, Cook is now back living in his home town of Romsey, where he is also involved in sports therapy. He is married to his sweetheart from teenage days, Clare Emery, and together they have two children: Danielle and Sam.
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
After playing for Halterworth and Mountbatten
The Mountbatten School And Language College
The Mountbatten School is a Secondary School located on Whitenap Lane in Romsey, Hampshire, England. The School opened in 1969 as a comprehensive school and was built on land that was originally part of Earl Mountbatten's Broadlands estate....
school teams, Cook gained representative honours for Eastleigh and Winchester Schools, and Hampshire Schools, before signing as a trainee at Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in 1985. He signed full professional terms in July 1987, and made his full first-team debut at home to Manchester United on 15 August that year.
Having only played 16 first-team games (plus five as a substitute), and scoring one goal, and failing to settle in to a regular first-team slot at either left-back or left-midfield, Cook signed for Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
(then managed by former Southampton player Alan Ball) for around £50,000 in September 1991.
Cook's nomadic career has subsequently taken him to Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
, Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
, Millwall
Millwall F.C.
Millwall Football Club is an English professional football club based in South Bermondsey, south east London, that plays in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football. Founded as Millwall Rovers in 1885, the club has retained its name despite having last played in the...
, and, lastly, Salisbury City
Salisbury City F.C.
Salisbury City Football Club is an English football club based in Salisbury, Wiltshire currently playing in the Conference South. They were formed in 1947 and play at The Raymond McEnhill Stadium...
. He finally retired at the end of the 2005–06 season, becoming Salisbury's Football in the Community Officer.
He then became manager of the club's reserve team before becoming part of City's physio staff.
In Summer 2008, he left Salisbury to become Woking
Woking F.C.
Woking Football Club is a football club from in Woking, Surrey, England, formed in 1889. They are playing in the Conference South in the 2011–12 season. For the 2011/2012 season, Woking are sharing their ground with Conference National club Hayes & Yeading United.-Promotion to the...
's physio and also registering as a player.
Following the departure of Kim Grant
Kim Grant (footballer)
Kimberley Tyrone "Kim" Grant is a Ghanaian former footballer and is the manager of F.C. Takoradi. Grant has been involved in professional football for over 18 years, playing in European and Asian leagues.-Club career:...
as manager, he was joint caretaker boss of Woking with Phil Gilchrist
Phil Gilchrist
Philip Alexander "Phil" Gilchrist is an English footballer and was manager at Woking. He plays as a defender. He currently plays for Quorn in the Northern Premier League Division One South.-Career:...
.
After his travels around the country, Cook is now back living in his home town of Romsey, where he is also involved in sports therapy. He is married to his sweetheart from teenage days, Clare Emery, and together they have two children: Danielle and Sam.