He was a part - time player who worked at local firm Mappin & Webb and turned down the offer of a full - time contract from the club .
Cook signed for Sheffield United in 1908 but failed to make a first team appearance until 1910 .
Cook was a part - time Cook who worked at local firm Mappin & Webb and turned down the offer of a full - time contract from the club .
Cook signed for Sheffield United in 1908 but failed to make a first team appearance until 1910 .