GRIMSBY Town fans have given a mixed reaction to Andy Cook's departure at www.grimsbytelegraph.co.uk/sport
The 23-year-old striker was released by the Mariners earlier this month after a frustrating campaign in front of goal.
Despite topping the Town scoring charts the previous season, Cook was allowed to leave – a decision the forward told the Telegraph he expected.
For much of the 2013/14 season supporters have been divided over the merits of the frontman, and that continued following his exit.
'Westo' was among those to log on to disagree with manager Paul Hurst's decision.
He said: "Gutted mate – thought you deserved a new contract and a chance. Hope wherever you go, you are successful. All the best."
'Alstep' agreed that Cooky deserved another deal, saying: "Think Andy would have done a lot better with more playing time – sorry to see him go."
"Some team out there is getting a bargain for nothing and 15+ goals per season to boot," added Sport.
However, some supporters backed the decision and were disappointed with the former Barrow man's displays across the season.
Pontoonergy remarked: "You say you expected it – that tells me Andy that you didn't fight for your right to keep your place in the team. So good luck for your future in football."
Streaky130 felt that Cook's hold-up play – in comparison to striker Lenell John-Lewis – was the main reason for his lack of game-time, and exit.
He commented: "I liked Cooky but his hold up play wasn't as good as LJL so you can see where PH was coming from.
"Had he been able to keep hold of the ball a bit better and bring others into play then he would have played a lot more last season because he obviously has a better eye for goal than 'The Shop'."
