delight of the club's reserve coach Ian Sampson, who believed "his confidence will be sky high at the moment." Despite potential debut after playing in the reserves, his league debut was delayed once again when he sustained a groin injury and would be out for three weeks following an operation. After being on the sideline, Coke made his debut for the club, coming on for Andy Kirk in the 58th minute and was booked, as Northampton Town lost 3–2 to Leeds United on 5 January 2008. Since his debut, Coke quickly made an impact and insists he was not a "next Bradley Johnson." Coke scored his first goal for the club, in a 2–0 win over Leyton Orient on 25 January 2008. Coke scored four more goals later in the 2007–08 season against Gillingham, Hartlepool United, Cheltenham Town and Oldham Athletic. Coke kick-started the 2008-09 scoring in a 2–1 win over Swindon Town on 21 October 2008. After doubling his goalscoring tally in a 4–4 draw against Scunthorpe United on 13 December 2008, Coke sustained a calf injury that sidelined him for the remainder of the season. Due to Coke's good performance for Northampton, he was offered a new contract by the club and signed a contract with the club on 16 June 2009. However, Coke reportedly turned down a new contract for 'The Cobblers', announcing he would leave the club on a free transfer. Motherwell Coke's contract with Northampton expired in the summer of 2009. On 21 July, he signed a one-year contract with Scottish Premier League club Motherwell, becoming new manager Jim Gannon's third signing. Coke made his European debut for the club against Steaua București but they proved to be too strong for The Steelmen after their lost 5–1 on aggregate. Coke made his league debut for the club in the opening game of the season, where he set up one of Ross Forbes's goals in a 2–2 draw against St Johnstone on 15 August 2009. He opened his scoring account for Motherwell, after netting twice a thrilling 6–6 draw against Hibernian on 5 May 2010. Coke was a regular fixture for The Steelmen, and enjoyed his time at Fir Park. He was offered a new contract with the club, but moved back to England to sign for Sheffield Wednesday in July 2010. Sheffield Wednesday Coke signed for Sheffield Wednesday under freedom of contract in July 2010.