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By Paul Warburton
LEE Cook is desperate for three games to prove he has a QPR future - and insists his team-mates can help him out.
If Hoops wrap up promotion before the end of the season, the long-suffering winger contends manager Neil Warnock is more likely to give him a showcase for the remaining fixtures and help his first-team cause.
After coming through 70 minutes of his first game in six weeks - the 0-0 draw with Fulham last week - Cook reckons he will defy the odds and stay with Rangers.
He said: "There was no after effect on my knee - and I’ve worked my nuts off to get back to fitness.
"At my best I know I can play in the Premiership - and playing there for the club I’ve supported all my life would be a dream."
Cook’s list of ailments is telephone book-length after playing only nine games in two years, and all stemming from his damaged knee, ironically aggravated playing his only game for a Premiership side against QPR.
The 28-year-old signed for Fulham in 2007 and featured in a pre-season friendly against Rs, since when it is has been one bit of bad luck after another.
"I know fans have written me off,’ said Cook. "I would in their position. But they don’t know me and don’t see the day-to-day work I’m doing.
"I guess the big moment will come at the end of the season when the manager says he does or doesn’t want me.
"If it’s a no then I’ll weigh up my options. But if my team-mates can wrap up promotion and give me a chance to get a game or two that would be the first step."
Warnock wants to give Cook as long as he can - but warned he may have to ‘manage’ his knee for the rest of his career.
He added: " I don’t think we’re at the stage where it’s over for him because he’s a battler, and what Lee needs is the confidence of three or four games to help get him back."
LEE Cook is desperate for three games to prove he has a QPR future - and insists his team-mates can help him out.
If Hoops wrap up promotion before the end of the season, the long-suffering winger contends manager Neil Warnock is more likely to give him a showcase for the remaining fixtures and help his first-team cause.
After coming through 70 minutes of his first game in six weeks - the 0-0 draw with Fulham last week - Cook reckons he will defy the odds and stay with Rangers.
He said: "There was no after effect on my knee - and I’ve worked my nuts off to get back to fitness.
"At my best I know I can play in the Premiership - and playing there for the club I’ve supported all my life would be a dream."
Cook’s list of ailments is telephone book-length after playing only nine games in two years, and all stemming from his damaged knee, ironically aggravated playing his only game for a Premiership side against QPR.
The 28-year-old signed for Fulham in 2007 and featured in a pre-season friendly against Rs, since when it is has been one bit of bad luck after another.
"I know fans have written me off,’ said Cook. "I would in their position. But they don’t know me and don’t see the day-to-day work I’m doing.
"I guess the big moment will come at the end of the season when the manager says he does or doesn’t want me.
"If it’s a no then I’ll weigh up my options. But if my team-mates can wrap up promotion and give me a chance to get a game or two that would be the first step."
Warnock wants to give Cook as long as he can - but warned he may have to ‘manage’ his knee for the rest of his career.
He added: " I don’t think we’re at the stage where it’s over for him because he’s a battler, and what Lee needs is the confidence of three or four games to help get him back."
It is true though mate... At lease with Paul's you can read it 1st.
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