'Special football club' - Andy Cook pens permanent Grimsby Town deal after Bradford City exit
Andy Cook finds a permanent home following the expiry of his Bradford City contract
Andy Cook has landed a permanent deal at Grimsby Town following his departure from Bradford City.
The 35-year-old, a modern-day Bantams legend, scored 88 goals across 205 appearances for the West Yorkshire after joining in 2021. He left on loan in January, seeing out the final months of his deal at Grimsby.
After delivering an eight-goal haul in League Two for the Mariners, Cook has put pen to paper on a permanent contract at Blundell Park. He has signed a one-year deal, with the club holding a one-year extension option.
Andy Cook ‘delighted’ with permanent move
“I’m delighted to be staying,” said Cook. “I loved my time here last season and it quickly became clear what a special football club this is. The supporters were brilliant with me from day one and there is a real togetherness around the place.
“We achieved some great things together, but everyone is focused on what comes next. I’m excited to be back permanently and looking forward to getting started again.”
Cook’s goals helped land Grimsby a place in the League Two play-offs, but they were beaten by Salford City over two legs at the semi-final stage.
With Cook in tow once again, the Lincolnshire club will be hoping to mount another promotion push.
Grimsby Town boss welcomes Andy Cook
“Cooky needs no introduction,” said Grimsby head coach David Artell. “He helped play an absolutely pivotal role in us getting towards where we wanted to get to last season.
“He’s a great guy, was extremely fit when he came back in. We’re hoping for more of the same from Cooky, who’ll lead the line brilliantly.”
Cook has now entered his third spell with Grimsby, having first represented the club between 2012 and 2014.