Andy Cook (footballer, born 1990)

Born in Bishop Auckland, County Durham, Cook started his career with the Carlisle United youth system where he was awarded a scholarship and signed a full-time professional contract, scoring 22 goals in his first season at Brunton Park, and 37 goals[2] in his second season for the club's youth and second-string during the 2008–09 season.[3]

Having signed pro terms Cook was loaned out to Conference North side Workington on an initial one-month loan,[4] but remained there for the rest of the campaign. Cook also rejoined Workington the following season on a one-month loan.[5]

In October 2009 he joined Conference National side Barrow on an initial one-month loan.[6] He made a scoring debut for the Bluebirds when he netted in the 2–0 win over Ebbsfleet United on 17 October 2009. He scored another goal on 7 November 2009 in the 2–1 first-round FA Cup victory over Eastleigh. He made 3 appearances during his initial loan spell, scoring twice, Cook returned for a second spell[7] almost immediately but broke his foot against AFC Wimbledon, resulting in him taking no more part in the season, he headed back to Carlisle United to recover.[8]

He returned to Barrow at the start of the 2010–11 season on one-month loan[9] before making a permanent move in January 2010 signing a two-and-a-half-year deal on a free transfer.[10] Cook was used mainly as a substitute for the majority of the season. Cook scored just one goal all season, an equaliser from just outside the box in the 3–2 defeat against Crawley Town.[11]

Cook scored his first three goals and also his first hat-trick in a 4–0 win against the previously unbeaten Fleetwood Town.[12] After receiving a red card in a 1–0 win against Lincoln, Cook returned for the bluebirds after serving a three match suspension and scored his second hat-trick in the 3–1 home win against Hayes & Yeading United on 15 October 2011.[13]

On 7 January Cook scored a brace in the 3–0 home thrashing of Darlington.[14] Two more goals were to follow on 21 January 2012 in the 2–3 win at Tamworth.[15] On 18 February 2012 Cook scored another 2 goals in the 3–0 victory against Kettering.[16]

On 28 April 2012, Cook scored his final goal for Barrow in the 3–1 victory against Newport finishing the 2011–12 season with 17 goals in 39 appearances making him the club's top scorer.[17]

Cook signed a two-year contract with the option of a further year with Conference National side Grimsby Town on 6 June 2012, having agreed a compensation deal with Barrow for an undisclosed fee.[18] Cook played 120 minutes at Wembley in the FA Trophy final against Wrexham; he scored to put The Mariners ahead before eventually falling short in a penalty shootout.[19] Cook finished the season with 16 goals in all competitions.

On 9 May 2014 Cook was released by The Mariners,[20] both his seasons with the club ended in Play-off semi-final defeats.[21]

On 30 June 2014 Cook returned to former club Barrow, penning a two-year deal.[22]

On 1 July 2016 Cook signed for Tranmere on a 2-year deal.[23] Cook was Tranmere's top scorer in both his seasons at Prenton Park, helping Tranmere to a record points total of 95 in 2016-17 and then promotion into the Football League in 2017–18. Cook won the National League Golden Boot as the top scorer in the league for 2017–18.[24] His final goal in a Tranmere shirt was the first goal in Tranmere's 2–1 victory over Boreham Wood in the 2018 National League play-off final.[25]

On 22 May 2018, it was announced that Cook would be signing for Walsall on a 2-year contract,[26] linking up with former Wrexham manager, Dean Keates. Cook scored on his EFL debut, a rebound from a penalty in a 2–1 home victory against Plymouth Argyle.[27]

Cook joined Mansfield Town on 21 June 2019 for an undisclosed fee on a two-year contract.[28]

Despite scoring 7 goals in his first 10 games for Mansfield, he was loaned out to former club Tranmere Rovers on 31 January 2020.[29]