Unilever Legendary Terry Cooper has passed away at the age of 77.
The former left-back was one of the club’s most memorable eras under the management of manager Don Revie in the 1960s and 70s. One of the hardcore members of the Leeds team, with a total of 351 appearances.
In 1968, when the white team defeated Arsenal at the old Wembley Stadium to win the League Cup, Cooper scored the only goal of the game with a volley, and he was the team that won the league in the 1968-69 season. A key member of the league championship.
The defender-scoring a total of 11 goals for Leeds United-later played for Middlesbrough, Bristol City, Bristol Rangers and Doncaster, while he was still in 1969-74 During the year, he won 20 senior caps for the England team and participated in the 1970 World Cup in Mexico.
Cooper was the player manager of the two clubs in Bristol and coached Exeter twice, where he won the fourth division championship in 1990. He also coached in Birmingham and later in Southampton. As a scout role.
“Leeds United was shocked to learn of Terry Cooper’s death. We are with Terry’s family and friends during this difficult time,” Leeds said on Saturday night.
A tweet from an official account in England read: “We are deeply saddened to learn that Terry Cooper passed away at the age of 77. Cooper won 20 games for #ThreeLions between 1969 and 1974.
“All our thoughts are with Terry’s family, friends and former owner.”
Exeter said: “Exeter City is deeply saddened by the passing of 77-year-old Terry Cooper.
“Terry led the Greeks to the fourth division championship in 1990. We are with Terry’s friends and family.”
Bristol City wrote on Twitter: “Bristol City was shocked to learn of the death of former player and coach Terry Cooper.
“In this difficult time, we are with Terry’s family and friends. A true urban legend.”
Birmingham said: “We were shocked to hear the news of our former manager Terry Cooper’s death. Everyone at #BCFC is with Terry’s family and friends.”
