William Henry Cooke
Full-back (1954)
This rugged, determined left-back was 35 when he came to Vicarage Road. He played in the first ten games of the season, but was replaced first by Lionel Smith (who was himself 34) and then Dave Bewley (also 34). Billy Cooke didn’t play in the first team again. The vast majority of his Football League experience was with Luton Town, for whom he made over two hundred appearances.
West Herts / Watford Career
Football League Career
| Season | Club | Apps | Subs | Goals | League Status and Final Position |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1946/1947 | Luton Town | 33 | 2 | Football League Division 2 - 13th of 22 | |
| 1947/1948 | Luton Town | 33 | Football League Division 2 - 13th of 22 | ||
| 1948/1949 | Luton Town | 37 | Football League Division 2 - 10th of 22 | ||
| 1949/1950 | Luton Town | 42 | 2 | Football League Division 2 - 17th of 22 | |
| 1950/1951 | Luton Town | 36 | Football League Division 2 - 19th of 22 | ||
| 1951/1952 | Luton Town | 27 | Football League Division 2 - 8th of 22 | ||
| 1952/1953 | Luton Town | 2 | Football League Division 2 - 3rd of 22 | ||
| 1953/1954 | Shrewsbury Town | 4 | Football League Division 3 (South) - 21st of 24 | ||
| 1954/1955 | WATFORD | 10 | Football League Division 3 (South) - 7th of 24 |