16 Facts About Terry Cooke

Terence John Cooke was born on 5 August 1976 and is an English former professional footballer and youth team coach of the Denver Kickers.

Terry Cooke failed to make an impact at City and again went on loan to Wigan Athletic, Sheffield Wednesday and Grimsby Town.

In 2005, Terry Cooke's career took him out of England for the first time as he joined Major League Soccer's Colorado Rapids.

Terry Cooke grew up as a Birmingham City supporter, and came up through the youth system of Manchester United and scored the penalty that clinched the FA Youth Cup in 1995, but only appeared in eight first team matches with the club.

Terry Cooke made his debut in a Premier League match against Bolton Wanderers in September 1995, and provided the cross for a Ryan Giggs goal, and found himself being tipped for a bright future.

However, he only played six more games for the club, his first team opportunities severely limited by the excellence of fellow youngster David Beckham in Terry Cooke's favoured position on the right-hand side of midfield.

Terry Cooke was a reasonable success with The Mariners, though his time with the club was overshadowed by an eventual off-field feud with his manager.

Terry Cooke often found himself left out on the substitutes' bench, or not included in the 16-man selection at all, this despite vocal protests from supporters during the games.

In 2005, Terry Cooke signed with Colorado Rapids, and scored two goals and had two assists during his first MLS season.

Terry Cooke captained the team in what was their first game of the season, scored a goal and provided two assists, and was voted MLS Player of the Week.

Terry Cooke was waived by Colorado at the end of July 2009 to make room for the signing of Jamie Smith from Aberdeen.

Terry Cooke trained with Nottingham Forest to regain his fitness, and played in a reserve match against Coventry City, but manager Billy Davies did not offer him a contract.

Terry Cooke arrived in Townsville to trial with A-League franchise North Queensland Fury as a possible replacement for injured fellow Englishman James Robinson.

Terry Cooke then joined Gabala of Azerbaijan, managed by Tony Adams.

Terry Cooke represented England at U16, U18 and U21 levels, but was never capped by the full senior side.

Terry Cooke is employed as the Director of Coaching for the Denver Kickers.