R.I.P Terry Cooper

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Leeds legend Terry Cooper has sadly passed away today. He was 77.

He joined the Whites in 1961 as an apprentice, before turning professional a year later. Over his 13 year stay, he clocked up 351 appearances, scoring seven times, the most famous being the winner against Arsenal in the 1968 League Cup final at Wembley.

Cooper played a massive role in the Revie Era. During his time at Elland Road, Cooper won the First Division title, the FA Cup, two Inter-Cities Fairs Cups and twenty England caps

 

There were some players who didnt get the International credit they deserved and we had 2 at Leeds. Norman Hunter and Terry Cooper, who both had way too few caps due to the Southern posh bloke who looked down south rather than up north. Recognised as the best left back in the world alongside West Germany’s Karl-Heinz Schnellinger. Don Revie made this 17yo winger a LB/LWB before anyone knew what a wing back was. He was tough tackling and rapid and allowed Eddie Gray to do some damage. What a crap period for the club this last year has been

 

I well remember those white boots flying down the wing as if they where jet heeled, simply an outstanding footballer and without doubt the best left back we've had and a gentleman to boot, what a sad time it's been for that great side recently....r.i.p. coops

 

RIP TC a proper legend of Bristol City and Leeds Utd.Wembley was so so special.
A very humble and lovely guy who loved Leeds and Bristol City

 

Sad news. Met him a few times as a kid and again briefly as an adult. Terrific footballer but more importantly a lovely guy. RIP Terry, hope you’re watching down sharing some stories with norm and the gang

 

FFS another Legend gone. As Doc says, he was unestimated but was a brilliant player for us. RIP

 

Well said Red Robin

 

Another legend gone. R.I.P.

 

Another sad day for leeds United fans...but...
The Don is getting his boys back
There's a right team assembling up there
RIP Terry Cooper,

 

So sad rest in peace Terry and thanks for the memories

 

R.I.P.
MOT Terry!

 

Another legend gone. Rest in Peace Terry

 

Sad news. I saw Terry Cooper score against Rotherham Utd back in 1967, in a League Cup game IIRC.

Did anyone else own a pair of white, Terry Cooper training shoes with colored patches showing where to strike the ball ?

 

As sad as it is, I so like the thought behind your post. Actually gives me a great feeling of positivity about our legends