Former Celtic and Arsenal striker John Hartson says Garry Cook shouldn't be allowed to again work in football after his resignation from Manchester City yesterday.
The ex-Wales star - who bravely battled testicular cancer two years ago - was appalled by the vile e-mail sent by the Manchester City chief executive, says The Sun.p> Cook's sickening message to Dr Anthonia Onuoha - the mother of City star Nedum - left her distraught. But last night he quit his £1.5million-a-year job over the storm.
Former Wimbledon, West Ham and Celtic striker Hartson told The Sun: "No one likes to see anyone lose their job in football - but this simply had to happen.
"I'm not one for kicking a man when he's down, but I have no sympathy for Cook whatsoever. He only has himself to blame. Man City should have sacked him on the spot.
"To send a sick e-mail about a poor woman battling against cancer is despicable. He should hang his head in shame.
"He should have been man enough to take responsibility for his actions as soon as the story broke. But then we're talking about someone who is the lowest of the low.
"City are well rid of him as far as I'm concerned. He'll struggle to get another job in football and quite rightly so.
"He'll maybe want to take a break from the game anyway, but it might end up being a longer break than he anticipates.
"This isn't the first time he's been involved in something stupid - he's got previous in terms of stepping out of line.
"Within the game he's regarded as a clown - and this only underlines that perception."
