Terry Cooke is one of a few players that have played for both United and City.
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 games with the club.
He made his debut against Bolton Wanderers in September 1995, and provided the cross for a Ryan Giggs goal, and found himself being tipped for a bright future.
He then scored in the second leg of United's League Cup aggregate defeat to York City at Bootham Crescent in early October.
Cooke only made six more games for the club, his first team opportunities severely limited by the excellence of fellow youngster David Beckham in Cooke's favoured position on the right-hand side of midfield.
During his time with Manchester United, he was loaned out to Sunderland, Birmingham City, Wrexham and Manchester City.
Signing permanently for City
Following his loan spell at Maine Road, Manchester City subsequently bought Cooke for £1 million in March 1999. He was part of the City side that earned promotion from the Division Two in the 1998–99 season.
He lost his place in the team the following season, when City won a second successive promotion to reach the Premier League. While at City, he was also loaned out to Wigan Athletic, Sheffield Wednesday and Grimsby Town.
Spells with Grimsby and Sheffield Wednesday
Cooke's switch to Blundell Park was eventually madea permanent one, following his release from Manchester City at the end of the 2001–2002 season.
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.
Cooke's overall performances made him one of the more impressive players in a struggling team. After making his move permanent. Cooke often found himself left out of the matchday squad.
This was despite vocal protests from supporters during the games. Grimsby were eventually relegated from the First Division, and at the end of the 2002–03 season, Cooke was one of several players who left the club.
Cooke then spent the 2003/2004 season with Sheffield Wednesday, where he scored 2 goals in 23 appearances.
Life in America, Australia and Azerbaijan
Cooke was then off to America to play in the MLS. He spent 4 years with Colorado Rapids and made over 100 appearances.
Cooke's career ended with a spell in Australia, playing for North Queensland Fury, and a season in Azerbaijan, playing for Gabala.
Where is he now?
According to Wikipedia, Cooke is now a youth coach for Denver Kickers.
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