Elsie Cook Explained

Elsie Cook
Birth Place:	Stewarton, East Ayrshire, Scotland
Height:	5feet^[1]
Position:	central defender
Years1:	1962–1971
Clubs1:	Stewarton Thistle
Manageryears1:	1971–1972
Managerclubs1:	Stewarton Thistle
Manageryears6:	1974–1974
Managerclubs6:	Scotland

Elsie Cook was the secretary for the Scottish Women’s Football Association when it was formed.^{[2] [3]} Cook's advocacy for women's football in Scotland helped the ban on the sport get reversed and led to the Scotland women's national football team playing their first team game against England.^{[4] [5] [6]}

Coaching career

Cook coached Stewarton Thistle to the first Women's FA Cup final in 1971.^[3] Cook briefly coached the Scotland women's national football team.^[7]

Notes and References

1. Book: A History of the Women's FA Cup Final. Chris. Slegg. Patricia. Gregory. May 6, 2021. The History Press. 9780750997713 . Google Books.
2. Web site: We meet former Scotland manager Elsie Cook, who helped overturn the ban against women playing football. High Life. North. Becky. Hardy. April 22, 2023. High Life North.
3. Web site: Football legend Elsie Cook: 'I had to prove that women could play'. December 12, 2021. www.scotsman.com.
4. Web site: Recognising the Ravenscraig pioneers. www.fifa.com.
5. News: Mernie . Gilmore . Meet the women who fought to play the beautiful game . . November 11, 2021.
6. Web site: Sports awards celebrate women's football legend Elsie Cook and her trailblazing teammates .
7. Web site: Blether: Elsie's Scotland team played in front of 45,000 at the San Siro. John. Brown. The Courier.