It's official...excellent work to all concerned

Result!!!

Can he play in the forwards?
I'm a bit concerned if he can't.



Seriously I hope Paul shuts his critics up and does a good job for us.
He's got the class, he just needs the fitness.
If he has got the fitness, I expect good things from him.
COYD

I'm sure he'd do a job at 13 if required.

Geat news , well done to the fans who contributed to the squadbuilder fund.

Looking forward to Sunday now against Hunslet.

The club have done well to get Cooke, they have had to find the bulk of the money.
We helped of course.

By the way, where will this be shown media-wise?
Was there a TV camera there?

he looks in tremendous shape, totally delighted with this news, a few other fans from other teams are all saying that he is past it and causes nothing but trouble, well my reply is Jealousy that we the DONS have signed a TOP QUALITY player who has his best years ahead of him hopefully more than a year with us. Welcome to Doncaster Paul. DONNYTILIDIE

[url=http://www.doncasterrugbyleague.co.uk/article.php?id=6811[size=130Club announcement[/size[/url

Source: Dons Official Site

Hot dog, jumping frog, we've got Cookie

Wanderer: Just seen your question on the other thread...no I wasn't there. Got the pic from some journalists Twitter feed

No problem mate ... cheers.

We've got Cookie is supposed to go with albuquerque?
Now if his name was Albert Cooke ... maybe.
Albert Cookie......
Or maybe Hot dog, jumping frog, our Paul Cookie!

[url=http://www.sportinglife.com/rugbyleague/news/story_get.cgi?STORY_NAME=rleague/12/01/12/RUGBYL_Doncaster.html&BID=480[size=120DONS HOPE TO COOKE UP A STORM [/size[/url

Source: Sportinglife.com

[url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/rugby_league/16535359.stm[size=120Fans help Doncaster sign cup winner Paul Cooke [/size[/url

We're on the BBC

It worked for Craig Cook!

A club spokesperson said after the meeting ....''We are exploring the possibility of making Paul our Captain Cooke ... we are pretty sure he has the Endeavour.''

With regards to the squad builder, What happens if a contributers financial situation changes and they can't afford it in a couple of months?

www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... Cooke.html

www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/rugbyl ... Cooke.html

I assume the same as when similar happens at other clubs, squadbuilders aren't new, its just this has been the catalyst to restart ours. People will inevitably come and go, hopefully more will come if the benefits are seen on the pitch

I haven't heard of them since sl started (in my ignorance) is the pledge paid up front or monthly direct debits?

Sorry if I'm ruining the thread Jemmo, genuinely interested.

Most people will pay monthly I'd guess, although a few have donated a wedge now instead, particularly if they're companies. I suppose there is always a risk if everyone pulled out at the same time, but everyone who has pledged are Dons fans and, I'd presume, wouldn't want to put the club under that pressure

Best of luck to the lad,should be a star for you guys.

You got a good larker there !

He's live on BBC Radio Humberside during the next hour [url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00mm4qzLINK[/url

Too damned right.
This is a commitment, granted not a legal one, but more importantly, one of honour.
Anyone who would stop their direct debit for any other reason than necessity would be dishonourable, even if Paul turns out to be a turkey (which I doubt).
To do so would jeopardise the club.