 Wakefield Trinity Wildcats signed Paul Cooke from Hull Kingston Rovers until the end of the 2010–11 season, the 28-year-old /, who made a controversial move from Hull FC to Hull Kingston Rovers in 2007, had been out of favour at Hull Kingston Rovers that season.Cooke made his début with Wakefield Trinity Wildcats against Salford City Reds on Sunday 21 March 2010, and made his full début in the 36–16 defeat at Warrington, and his first full home game when Wakefield Trinity Wildcats won 19–6 against neighbours Castleford Tigers.It was in that game when Wakefield Trinity Wildcats fans realised Cooke's true potential and part in the team.