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's transfer to Preston North End resulted in him making 23 league appearances. He subsequently joined Torquay United and played in their first ever Football League match, a 1-1 draw against Exeter City at home on August 27, 1927.