Steve Cook

[In All Departments]

Don't you get it, he's trying to wind you all up, hook ,line and sinker.
How many took the bait?

Oh I see. Silly us. Mind you, it's a good game. My turn...

If you had a clue what you were talking about

 

[Johnny Comelately]

There is obviously a problem with the defence which even the presence of Ake and the acquisition of Lerma couldn't solve, but surely it's more likely to be the fact that AFCB like to attack more than defend rather than any failings of Steve Cook's?

One thing I would say though, the whole team really, really, really needs heading practice because none of them seem capable of directing the ball to a team mate.

 

[thegazzyb]

There is obviously a problem with the defence which even the presence of Ake and the acquisition of Lerma couldn't solve, but surely it's more likely to be the fact that AFCB like to attack more than defend rather than any failings of Steve Cook's?

One thing I would say though, the whole team really, really, really needs heading practice because none of them seem capable of directing the ball to a team mate.

I know, it's like they've been coached to "just make sure you get something on it", never mind if it then goes straight to the opposition in a dangerous area. Definitely something they need to work on in training, I agree.

 

[paul49]

...trouble is that being a decent CB depends on ball playing abilities and Steve doesn't really have that technique in his locker..it is frustrating that his headed clearances often fall to the opposition and so do some of his passes. These might seem like minute details but I think they are the skills that have probably prevented Steve from getting an England call up becsue his tackling and actual defending is both brave and effective. One of the things he will also be remebered for is his goalscoring which has been exceptional when you consider the over head kicking and rocket shooting, along with important headed goals from set pieces!

And the one at Fulham

 

[fuzzydude]

And the one at Fulham

One of my favourite matches, Fulham vs AFCB - we were on fire !!

 

[afcb_rednblack]

... what a captain, what a performance tonight. The only one on the pitch who really shows he cares, the only one with true passion. He puts most, if not the whole team to shame!

 

[Braithwell]

Absolutely agree, if they all had that commitment, but they haven't have they.

 

[northstandmark]

Can he play in midfield, up front, and be the manager?

 

[glennafcb]

Absolutely

 

[Coughlin]

Agree that, really the last one from a great era and it shows. Hats off to Steve Cook

 

[Druss_the_Legend]

Can he ...be the manager?

I say lets vote on it and let JT know.

 

[fritter]

That’s it really. Every minute of every game he wants it. He’s up for it. 100% committed. He leads by example. I don’t see anywhere near that level of commitment, passion or determination from any of the other players.

 

[langham]

Cook was the only player show leadership at Derby - good on him. Problem: it's difficult to defend and compensate for the deficiencies of those in front of you ... and the others didn't appear to respond. What's really needed is a midfielder who leads by example. Can Wilshere do it? Let's hope so. More of that garbage from Tuesday will suggest systemic crisis in the squad.

 

[key]

how much do you care about the team cookie?

this much

 

[afcbmdl27]

Always 100 per cent committed! Was 11 against him on Tuesday!!

 

[adam0102]

how much do you care about the team cookie?

this much

Ramsdale: "oh, THAT'S how you do it....."

 

[Topfarrier]

how much do you care about the team cookie?

this much

Cookie:,,,,'FFS have i got to do everything'!

 

[TrevorMorganFanClub]

Even if we'd been 5 down, the driving forward trying to get us going on Tuesday would have had every away fan on their feet - if we'd been allowed to go, obviously.

Can we sort out his contract soon please?

 

[paul49]

He seemed really down in his interview the other night when he was having a go at the lack of effort from some of his teammates. Too much of that and he will be wanting to move on.

Agreed let's extend his contract

 

[thegazzyb]

Even if we'd been 5 down, the driving forward trying to get us going on Tuesday would have had every away fan on their feet - if we'd been allowed to go, obviously.

Can we sort out his contract soon please?

Absolutely. Because Cookie will be needed whichever league we end up in next season. I think he'd be happy to stay too, whatever happens. Offer him a new deal on good wages with a nice bonus if we get promoted. Unlike some others he will always give 100% for every pound we pay him weekly. Sign him up, it's the no-brainerist of all no-brainers Max !