Jay Turner-Cooke (born 31 December 2003) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Newcastle United.[1]

Jay Turner-Cooke
Personal information
Date of birth (2003-12-31) 31 December 2003 (age 20)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
Newcastle United
Youth career
Sunderland
2021–2023 Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2023– Newcastle United 0 (0)
2023Tranmere Rovers (loan) 12 (0)
2023–2024St Johnstone (loan) 6 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13:59, 3 December 2023 (UTC)

Career

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Turner-Cooke began his career with Sunderland, moving to Newcastle United in January 2021.[2] He spent time training with the Newcastle first-team.[3][4]

Turner-Cooke moved on loan to Tranmere Rovers in January 2023.[5][6] He also signed a new contract with Newcastle.[7]

On 24 August 2023, Turner-Cooke joined Scottish Premiership club St Johnstone on a season-long loan.[8]

Personal life

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His father is former player John Cooke, who was later Sunderland's kit man.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Jay Turner-Cooke at Soccerway
  2. ^ a b "The explosive story behind Jay Turner-Cooke's move to Newcastle United from Sunderland | Shields Gazette".
  3. ^ "Former Sunderland midfielder Jay Turner-Cooke earns senior Newcastle United call-up | Sunderland Echo".
  4. ^ Ryder, Lee (6 September 2022). "Jay Turner-Cooke aims to follow Elliot Anderson into Eddie Howe's Newcastle side". ChronicleLive.
  5. ^ "Tranmere Rovers sign Hendry and Turner-Cooke". BBC Sport.
  6. ^ "Rovers swoop for Turner-Cooke on loan from Newcastle United". www.tranmererovers.co.uk.
  7. ^ "Jay Turner-Cooke pens new deal with Newcastle - Tribal Football". www.tribalfootball.com.
  8. ^ "Jay Turner-Cooke Joins On Loan From Newcastle". St Johnstone Football Club. Retrieved 24 August 2023.