Steve Anthony Cook (born 19 April 1991) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for Premier League club Bournemouth.
Born in Hastings, East Sussex, Cook made his first-team debut for Brighton & Hove Albion during the League Cup third round victory over Manchester City on 24 September 2008. On 23 December 2008, Cook joined Conference South team Havant & Waterlooville on loan for six-weeks. On 16 September 2010, Cook once again went on loan, this time to Conference Premier side Eastbourne Borough where he spent a month. Cook made his first appearance for Brighton in over two-and-a-half years during the League Cup game against Liverpool in September 2011. On 27 October 2011, Cook joined League One side Bournemouth on loan. On 3 January 2012, Cook re-joined Bournemouth permanently for £150,000 signing a three-and-a-half-year deal. |
