Micky Cook (footballer, born 1951) explained

Micky Cook
Fullname:Michael Cook
Birth Date:9 April 1951
Birth Place:Enfield, England
Position:Right back
Youthclubs1:Leyton Orient
Years1:1969–1984
Clubs1:Colchester United
Caps1:614
Goals1:21
Manageryears1:1999
Managerclubs1:Colchester United (Caretaker)

Michael Cook (born 9 April 1951) is an English former professional footballer who played as a right back. Cook spent his entire career with Colchester United, making 614 appearances in the Football League and holds the all-time club record for appearances. During his career he was part of the side which won the Watney Cup and that beat Leeds United in the FA Cup. After retiring he became a youth coach at Colchester as well as having a brief spell as caretaker manager in 1999.[1] His time at the club was ended in 2004 when he was made redundant by the club.[2] During his time as a youth coach he helped talents such as Lomana Tresor Lua Lua to develop.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: League Managers Association . www.leaguemanagers.com . 22 May 2022 . https://archive.today/20120905024234/http://www.leaguemanagers.com/managers/history-70.html . 5 September 2012 . dead.
  2. News: Legend Cook axed by U's. 29 July 2004.
  3. Web site: U's legend Cook backs search for young talent.