‘It’s my dream to play there in a competitive game…’ Andy Cook and his St James’ Park hopes | OneFootball

Lifelong Newcastle United fan Andy Cook is desperate to live his St James’ Park dream.

When Newcastle v Bradford was pulled out of the hat for the Carabao Cup third round, he says he; ‘screamed the house down’!

The lifelong Newcastle United fan is from Bishop Auckland and the now 34 year old striker has had a long career at the likes of Carlisle, Tranmere, Walsall, Grimsby and Mansfield.

However, it is at Bradford City where Andy Cook has had arguably his greatest success. Since joining the Bantams in 2021 he has scored 69 goals at a rate of almost one every two matches.

Still on his way back to full fitness after a serious knee injury, the veteran striker is hoping he will finally make it onto the St James’ Park pitch.

Andy Cook will turn 35 next month so it is very likely that this could be his very last chance of doing so.

Here’s hoping for a comfortable Newcastle United win in 14 days time AND Andy Cook getting at least some minutes on the SJP pitch.

“It’s my dream to play there in a competitive game, so hopefully I can be involved

“I screamed the house down…I am not even joking.

“I told the physios straight away.

“I sent them a message and said: ‘don’t care what you say, I’m ready’.

“I don’t think it works like that, but I obviously told them.

“I’ve never been on the pitch at St James’ Park so to do that would be unreal.

“It’s what dreams are made of.”

Newcastle United fixtures definitely confirmed dates and times (All of the Champions League matches will also be available to watch on TV in the UK):

Saturday 13 September – Newcastle v Wolves (3pm)

Thursday 18th September: Newcastle United vs FC Barcelona (8pm)

Sunday 21 September – Bournemouth v Newcastle (2pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 24 September – Newcastle v Bradford (7.45pm) Sky Sports+

Sunday 28 September– Newcastle v Arsenal (4.30pm) Sky Sports

Wednesday 1st October: Union SG vs Newcastle United (5:45pm)

Sunday 5 October– Newcastle v Forest (2pm) Sky Sports

Saturday 18 October – Brighton v Newcastle (3pm)