Cooke expresses interest in Cork and Derry jobs

Drogheda United manager Mick Cooke has expressed strong interest in the vacant positions at Cork City and Derry City.

Following a breakdown in his relations with the board, Cooke finds himself in the strange position of preparing his Drogheda team for Sunday’s FAI Cup final against Sligo Rovers in the knowledge that, barring an unlikely twist, it will be his last game at the club.

Asked if he would be interested in the jobs at Turner’s Cross and the Brandywell, Cooke said yesterday: “Certainly. Two massive clubs. I’d love to get a big club to manage. I think with my experience and all I’ve done in the league I’d be well capable of managing any club in the league.”