bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Would have been 57 today, had the privilege of seeing this guy in the flesh.Rest in Peace Davie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
legalbeagle 3,734 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 My first footballing hero.... Run against Ilves Tampere, free-kick in the Skol Cup final.... Utter genius, taken far too soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King Jela 20,647 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Is that all, 57 ? He really was taken away from us far too soon. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 That man oooooozzed a special talent and was different class . Remember watching him in an interview ,when he was talking about a penalty he scored against aberdeen , he was saying that leighton said to Cooper ," I got a hand to that , I got my hand on that " and Coops said to him "Aye , when you picked it out the back of the net " Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
King_gazza 1,065 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Happy birthday super cooper Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rangers#1 5,478 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Davie Cooper was Rangers pre Souness, was so lucky to see him play, far too young RIP Davie.I heard the story was, he was talking about the free kick in the cup final, Leighton said he nearly got a hand to it, Davie says "aye on the way out" 56 seconds Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Davie Cooper was Rangers pre Souness, was so lucky to see him play, far too young RIP Davie.I heard the story was, he was talking about the free kick in the cup final, Leighton said he nearly got a hand to it, Davie says "aye on the way out" Shoulda corrected me there memory isny what it used to be obviously Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 It was the free kick right enough , from 2:38 mins Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 I met this chap at Motherwell Halfords when he was booked in to attract a crowd, Davie was a Motherwell player at the time and had torn us a new one once or twice but my Dad shoved me up to meet him and he said 'Hi pal, what team do you support? 'His reaction when I said Rangers will never leave me Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 110,094 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Rip David Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I met this chap at Motherwell Halfords when he was booked in to attract a crowd, Davie was now a Motherwell player and had torn us a new one once or twice but my Dad shoved me up to meet him and he said 'Hi pal, what team do you support? 'His reaction when I said Rangers will never leave me Davies grave is situated next door to The Bent football pitches in Hamilton , pretty apt for such a great footballer Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 Davies grave is situated next door to The Bent football pitches in Hamilton , pretty apt for such a great footballerI pass it every couple of days mate but not sure where his grave is. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRITNEY IS NOT FEELING IT 8,293 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I pass it every couple of days mate but not sure where his grave is.I only found out a few year ago from taking young broombrox there for football , I'm no 100 % sure though , I think it's really close to the changing rooms/grass pitch side of the cemetery , unfortunately Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 I only found out a few year ago from taking young broombrox there for football , I'm no 100 % sure though , I think it's really close to the changing rooms/grass pitch side of the cemetery , unfortunatelyWould be good if we could get a big wreath down there, I'm sure there would be no shortage of donations! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,709 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 R.I.P. Davie Cooper a Great and Sad loss to The Rangers off and on the park. Would've been 57 today. 25 February 1956 – 23 March 1995. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,709 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Would be good if we could get a big wreath down there, I'm sure there would be no shortage of donations!Sorry Mate I started one didn't see this thread ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 33,709 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Apologies thread already started on Davie. Take this one out admin please. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dummiesoot 16,115 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Rip Davie. you were my hero. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daviecooper01 826 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 More class & skill in one foot that 99% of other players will ever have in either foot in their whole careers.And a nice guy too.As my name suggests, my footballing hero growing up.Day he died, we were playing across the road from Ibrox in a Uni game. News came through as we arrived that Davie had passed away. Ref asked us if we wanted to do something, so we all lined up, in position, both teams, before the game, for a minutes silence. I was in goal and looked up at the main stand, just to see the flag being lowered to half mast. Am not ashamed to say there was a lump in my throat that day.Game over, quick home for scarf, and back up to gates to see the tributes. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrmojorisin 13,669 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 pic hostingTrue BlueNever Forgotten RIP Davie Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
five stars 1,739 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Best left peg i have ever seen. One of the few players who could play with their head constantly up, with the ball as if it were tied to his foot. Genius. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
VERITAS VOS LIBREBETS 3,344 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Used to watch him play for Clydebank - total class.What a loss to football. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoorie 1,088 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Been upset a few times following Rangers, but when Coops passed away, I can say the tears flowed.Was lucky enough to meet him a few times. First when I was nine, in my back garden while playing keepy up. He was friends with my neighbour who married a directors son.Sadly missed and I'm not ashamed to say he was my hero.RIP Davie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Getintathemhanks 16 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 He was and always will be my favourite Ger. Not ashamed to admit that I shed a tear or two when I heard the sad news. Supremely gifted footballer and a gem of a guy too.In todays game of million pound contracts, just how much would Davie have been worth? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muirheadbear 1,483 Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 I only found out a few year ago from taking young broombrox there for football , I'm no 100 % sure though , I think it's really close to the changing rooms/grass pitch side of the cemetery , unfortunatelyIt's at the back right of the cemetery. Once you enter the new part, it's virtually the first headstone on the first left lane.I believe his Dad is now buried with him.RIP Super Duper Davie Cooper - a genuine legend! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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