The same season saw Cook move to Preston North End where he made 23 league appearances. He then joined Torquay United and played in their first ever game in the Football League, a 1–1 draw at home to local rivals Exeter City on 27 August 1927.
During the same season, Cook moved to Preston North End, making 23 league appearances.  He then joined Torquay United and participated in their first ever Football League game, a 1-1 draw against Exeter City at home on August 27, 1927.