Sunderland's long-serving kit man may take club to an employment tribunal after being made redundant following 25 years of service and 62 appearances as a player John Cooke was furloughed at the end of March due to the Covid-19 pandemic Cooke has now confirmed he has been made redundant after 25 years in the role He says he is 'disappointed' that the club laid him off without a special 'mention' Cooke used to play for the club - making 62 appearances between 1979 and 1985
By Charlotte Daly For Mailonline
Published: 20:24 GMT, 1 December 2020 | Updated: 20:24 GMT, 1 December 2020
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Sunderland's long-serving kit man John Cooke may take the club to an employment tribunal after he was made redundant.
Cooke - who was furloughed at the end of March due to the coronavirus pandemic - was let go after 25 years in the role.
Insurance Loans Mortgage Attorney Credit LawyerNot only was Cooke popular with the current players, he also played for Sunderland himself - making 62 appearances between 1979 and 1985.
