Lee Cook

[Stanley]

That was 6 weeks ago, I believe the question asked was what is his condition and fitness NOW?

Just saw this earlier in the thread:

Having spoken to both players on thefolf day today -

Rowlands is very hopeful of making the squad for Middlesboro. He played 60 mins in Resses this week and no ill affects.

Cooky is looking at 5 weeks to be in the same place, 2 before stepping up traing to whetr Rowly is now.

But injury updates both from the horses mouths. Honestly.

[Morris]

Had to have a clean up operation on his knee after making a massive 16 appearances since his last injury layoff....

That was 6 weeks ago, I believe the question asked was what is his condition and fitness NOW?

[Jamie]

Granted, he's been out a long time, but does anyone actually know the state of his condition and fitness now?

Had to have a clean up operation on his knee after making a massive 16 appearances since his last injury layoff....

[Stanley]

Plenty of players have been forced to give up the game a lot younger than 28 due to injury..

Ben Collett would be a Man Utd and England regular now (words of Alex Ferguson) but had to give up at 23 through injury...

Matt Murray has just retired at 29 through injury..

Sadly injuries occur at any time and any age.

*edit* Sam Hutchison just been forced to retire at just 19 because of a knee injury similar to Cooks, was very very very highly rated at Stamford Bridge...

Granted, he's been out a long time, but does anyone actually know the state of his condition and fitness now?

[Jamie]

He's still only 28. How some can write him off already is beyond me.

Plenty of players have been forced to give up the game a lot younger than 28 due to injury..

Ben Collett would be a Man Utd and England regular now (words of Alex Ferguson) but had to give up at 23 through injury...

Matt Murray has just retired at 29 through injury..

Sadly injuries occur at any time and any age.

*edit* Sam Hutchison just been forced to retire at just 19 because of a knee injury similar to Cooks, was very very very highly rated at Stamford Bridge...

[Stanley]

The fact he hasnt played regular football for over 3 years.

If he was 32 or 33 I'd be concerned, but at his age I would still back him to make a return.

[Shania]

Ain't it great to be arguing about who should get in the team instead of what a rubbish squad full of loan players we have?

Post of the day IMHO

[EYR]

He's still only 28. How some can write him off already is beyond me.

The fact he hasnt played regular football for over 3 years.

[Stanley]

He's still only 28. How some can write him off already is beyond me.

[Morris]

I actually agree with Pete here.

Ok I need to watch Derry and I know he has been impressive of late but I definately think Rowlands could push for his place. Martin will also score goals and offer you something going forward. Faurlin is a cracking player but won't get u many goals. Rowland has the ability to strike a ball. I rate him and I also see Cook as an important squad player if he can get fit. Also he has a great left foot and Hulse will thrive off Cookies crosses.

Agree, still has plenty to offer.

[WeAreQPR12]

yeah it is a lovely feeling to have some strength in depth at last.

Our midfield is just sensational and to think we might have rowland and buzz on the bench is just quite incredible.

[Jamie]

both rowlands and Cook will be important. Okay, guessing more so Rowlands but to write off two pros who give all for the club is disappointing.

Cook is the only natural left sided player we have and Rowlands when fit will be ahead of Derry

Ridiculous statement. Any professional footballer should give their all for their employer. Any footballer that doesn't give 100% for their club doesn't deserve the privilege of being a footballer.

Funny how pretty much everyone agrees Vine has to go because he hasn't recovered from injury sufficiently and is one of our highest earners, yet many seem to feel Cook a fellow high earner should stay despite not being fully fit in about 4 seasons now.

Some will say he deserves to stay as he gave the club £250k, however he's earnt much more than £250k sitting on the physios table on a contract he'd never have earnt anywhere but QPR

[Toni German]

Ain't it great to be arguing about who should get in the team instead of what a rubbish squad full of loan players we have?

[WeAreQPR12]

I actually agree with Pete here.

Ok I need to watch Derry and I know he has been impressive of late but I definately think Rowlands could push for his place. Martin will also score goals and offer you something going forward. Faurlin is a cracking player but won't get u many goals. Rowland has the ability to strike a ball. I rate him and I also see Cook as an important squad player if he can get fit. Also he has a great left foot and Hulse will thrive off Cookies crosses.

[Sleeping Giants]

both rowlands and Cook will be important. Okay, guessing more so Rowlands but to write off two pros who give all for the club is disappointing.

Cook is the only natural left sided player we have and Rowlands when fit will be ahead of Derry

Agreed!!....Both are QPR through and through!!.....Lee Cook more than Rowlands but I do love Rowlands!! Cookie is a cracking winger!!