David Pook
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David Charles Pook is an English
former professional footballer. He was manager of Western League club Torrington
until June 2007.
Pook was born in Plymouth
and began his career as an apprentice with Bristol City
. He moved to Torquay United
during his apprenticeship and made his league debut while still an apprentice, as a substitute in the 1-1 draw at home to Bolton Wanderers
on the final day of the 1971-72 season which by that time had already seen Torquay relegated to the Fourth Division.
Pook played a number of times for Torquay before turning professional in January 1973, but left at the end of the season to join Plymouth Argyle
. However, he left Argyle after just three months due to a serious injury.
After six months out of the game, Pook moved to France
to play for Morlaix
where he spent two years before returning to England
.
Pook subsequently played and coached at non-league level in Devon
and Cornwall
, including spells with St Blazey
, Launceston
, Ottery St Mary
and Buckfastleigh Rangers.
He later became youth coach at Torquay United and was subsequently in the same role at Plymouth Argyle.
In March 2007, Pook was named as Robbie Herrera
's replacement as manager of Torrington
. He successfully guided Torrington to safety from relegation, but resigned in June 2007.
Pook now manages Plymouth
Sunday football team Mainstone SSC FC.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
former professional footballer. He was manager of Western League club Torrington
Torrington F.C.
Torrington F.C. are a football club based in Great Torrington, Devon, England.Torrington's home shirt is green with white hoops, which is worn with white shorts and green and green socks with white hoops. Their away shirt is yellow with blue stripes down the arms, which is worn with blue shorts and...
until June 2007.
Pook was born in Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
and began his career as an apprentice with Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
. He moved to Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
during his apprenticeship and made his league debut while still an apprentice, as a substitute in the 1-1 draw at home to Bolton Wanderers
Bolton Wanderers F.C.
Bolton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club based in the area of Horwich in the Metropolitan Borough of Bolton, Greater Manchester. They began their current spell in the Premier League in 2001....
on the final day of the 1971-72 season which by that time had already seen Torquay relegated to the Fourth Division.
Pook played a number of times for Torquay before turning professional in January 1973, but left at the end of the season to join Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
. However, he left Argyle after just three months due to a serious injury.
After six months out of the game, Pook moved to France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
to play for Morlaix
Morlaix
Morlaix is a commune in the Finistère department of Brittany in northwestern France. It is a sub-prefecture of the department.-Leisure and tourism:...
where he spent two years before returning to England
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
.
Pook subsequently played and coached at non-league level in Devon
Devon
Devon is a large county in southwestern England. The county is sometimes referred to as Devonshire, although the term is rarely used inside the county itself as the county has never been officially "shired", it often indicates a traditional or historical context.The county shares borders with...
and Cornwall
Cornwall
Cornwall is a unitary authority and ceremonial county of England, within the United Kingdom. It is bordered to the north and west by the Celtic Sea, to the south by the English Channel, and to the east by the county of Devon, over the River Tamar. Cornwall has a population of , and covers an area of...
, including spells with St Blazey
St Blazey F.C.
St Blazey Association Football Club is an English football club based in St Blazey, Cornwall. They compete at the tenth level of the English football league system, as a member of the South West Peninsula League Premier Division. The club was formed in 1896 as a Junior side, attaining Senior status...
, Launceston
Launceston F.C.
Launceston F.C. are a football club based in Launceston, Cornwall, England, in the United Kingdom.They joined the South Western League in 1958, left in 1961, rejoined for another four-season spell in 1966, and again in 1978 - this time they retained membership until 2007 when they joined the newly...
, Ottery St Mary
Ottery St Mary A.F.C.
Ottery St. Mary A.F.C. is a football club based in Ottery St Mary, Devon, England.www.pitchero.com/clubs/otterystmaryfootballclubThey were established in 1911 and joined the South Western League in 1974. After only two seasons, they moved on to the Western League Division One...
and Buckfastleigh Rangers.
He later became youth coach at Torquay United and was subsequently in the same role at Plymouth Argyle.
In March 2007, Pook was named as Robbie Herrera
Robbie Herrera
Roberto Herrera is an English former professional footballer. He played as a left-back and is currently College Co-ordinator at Torquay United as part of the clubs youth development link with Paignton Community and Sports College.-Career:...
's replacement as manager of Torrington
Torrington F.C.
Torrington F.C. are a football club based in Great Torrington, Devon, England.Torrington's home shirt is green with white hoops, which is worn with white shorts and green and green socks with white hoops. Their away shirt is yellow with blue stripes down the arms, which is worn with blue shorts and...
. He successfully guided Torrington to safety from relegation, but resigned in June 2007.
Pook now manages Plymouth
Plymouth
Plymouth is a city and unitary authority area on the coast of Devon, England, about south-west of London. It is built between the mouths of the rivers Plym to the east and Tamar to the west, where they join Plymouth Sound...
Sunday football team Mainstone SSC FC.