Terry Cooper

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Terry Cooper (footballer, born 1950)

Terence "Terry" Cooper (born 11 March 1950) is a Welsh former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Career

Born in Croesyceiliog, Cooper made 434 appearances in the Football League for Newport County, Notts County, Lincoln City, Scunthorpe United, Bradford City and Rochdale.

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Terry Cooper (footballer, born 1944)

Terence 'Terry' Cooper (born 12 July 1944) is an English former football player and manager born in Brotherton, West Riding of Yorkshire. He was a full-back in the Leeds United team of the 1960s and 1970s.

Early career

Cooper was not discovered as a young player in the conventional manner - he simply turned up at Leeds United one day with his football boots in a paper bag, asking for a trial. He was granted his wish and impressed enough to be offered an apprentice contract.

Initially a left winger, Cooper was converted to a defensive role by Leeds boss Don Revie on signing at the age of 17. He made gradual progress in the first team over the next six years until Revie decided to make him the permanent No.3 in 1966.

Playing style

Cooper settled in thereafter earning a reputation as a full back of innovation, showing that the right levels of fitness, skill and an ability to cross the ball meant he could perform a devastating overlap down the left flank to support much feared winger Eddie Gray, this was so successful it became a trademark of Leeds play. He could also 'go inside', joining attacks centrally and scoring some important goals.