[2] Tony Cook began as a winger in local football only taking a turn in goal when the regular goalkeeper was unable to play.
[3][2] In 1950–51, Morgan contested the goalkeeping position with Con Sullivan who had joined from local Bristol side Horfield Old Boys six months before Cook.
Cook made his debut in goal in the Third Division South in a 4–2 win v Swindon Town on 8 November 1952 and completed 29 consecutive appearances to the end of 1952–53 when Bristol City finished in fifth place.
Tony Cook made 23 appearances in the opening games in 1954–55 then broke his arm versus Gillingham on 18 December 1954 when Bob Anderson played in the final 23 matches as Bristol City ended as Third Division South champions.
Anderson started 1958–59 as first choice but Cook made 37 appearances and played in the fourth round FA Cup ties against Blackpool when the "Robins" lost 0–1 in a replay.