bordersbear 1,105 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Spent this afternoon watching the legend that was Davie Cooper. Can honestly say the man was a genius . Can anyone think of a better player for the number of years he was at the top? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, bordersbear said: Spent this afternoon watching the legend that was Davie Cooper. Can honestly say the man was a genius . Can anyone think of a better player for the number of years he was at the top? Laudrup, not even close Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 7 minutes ago, AlCapone said: Laudrup, not even close Cooper was good. To say Laudrup was not even close is a bit much. Different era's, both good players. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom0411 1,229 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Baxter Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SeparateEntityMyArse 55,425 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Every young bear should google Davie Cooper to see what true skill really was. Hard to compare him to others due to different class of team mates, quality of opposition, etc. But he truly was sensational. Ask Pele. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlCapone 7,678 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, Dazzler said: Cooper was good. To say Laudrup was not even close is a bit much. Different era's, both good players. I said cooper doesn't come close to laudrup, not in a million years. Not that that's anything to be ashamed of Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Just now, AlCapone said: I said cooper doesn't come close to laudrup, not in a million years. Not that that's anything to be ashamed of Completely mis-read that, sorry. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 I'll probably get grief for this, but first let me say that when Cooper was in the mood he was indeed a genius, but the problem for us supporters who watched him from the beginning is that for a lot of the time he seemed to go into moods and just went through the motions, he was tremendous when he first signed for a couple of seasons but time seems to have blurred a lot of memories as he should have done a lot more with the talent that he possessed, although in his defence he was always a couple of moves ahead of his teammates at that time. He could be a moody cunt at times, he wasn't nicknamed "the moody blue" for no reason but it wasn't until Souness took over and better players were brought in that IMO we got to see the true genius of Davie Cooper, it has always been one of my regrets supporting The Rangers that we never got to see Coops for longer than we did in a team with players who could read his game. I did admire Cooper but my favourite #11 was wee Bud, never had Coops ability I know but I just loved the wee man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 34,090 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 The most treasured Rangers momento I've got my Son with The Man in the treatment room at Ibrox ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tartansmokie 36 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Slim Jim Baxter, Wee Bud, Laudrup and Coops. What a line up that would have been. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 21,459 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, BLUEDIGNITY said: The most treasured Rangers momento I've got my Son with The Man in the treatment room at Ibrox ! You lucky man! Such a good player and man. Always had time for the kids. Still sad that we lost him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue Nosed Babe 21,459 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 3 minutes ago, tartansmokie said: Slim Jim Baxter, Wee Bud, Laudrup and Coops. What a line up that would have been. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straight-Edge-Loyal 6,700 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Not old enough to remember Cooper but the Great Dane is the best in my life time though by miles Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BLUEDIGNITY 34,090 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 2 minutes ago, Blue Nosed Babe said: You lucky man! Such a good player and man. Always had time for the kids. Still sad that we lost him. Massive loss especially at fighting our corner, Davie was coming into his own in the media, articulate, knowledgable on the game and wise to those who knocked us and let them know it, absolute massive loss for us and football ! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fred H Crawford 1,182 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 12 minutes ago, slimjim1690 said: I'll probably get grief for this, but first let me say that when Cooper was in the mood he was indeed a genius, but the problem for us supporters who watched him from the beginning is that for a lot of the time he seemed to go into moods and just went through the motions, he was tremendous when he first signed for a couple of seasons but time seems to have blurred a lot of memories as he should have done a lot more with the talent that he possessed, although in his defence he was always a couple of moves ahead of his teammates at that time. He could be a moody cunt at times, he wasn't nicknamed "the moody blue" for no reason but it wasn't until Souness took over and better players were brought in that IMO we got to see the true genius of Davie Cooper, it has always been one of my regrets supporting The Rangers that we never got to see Coops for longer than we did in a team with players who could read his game. You're right mate . Many a dark winters afternoon was brightened up by a wee bit of Cooper magic during the early '80's but also there were many games when after the first 5 minutes we knew that Davie wasn't in the mood that day especially in the more mundane fixtures . Like you I believe that the better the teammates around him , the better Cooper performed on a consistent basis . A privilege to watch in a Rangers shirt and more good memories than bad , but if forums like this had been around during the John Greig managerial reign then Davie Cooper's legacy might be seen differently . Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ibroxholm 2,312 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 Watched both Coop and Laudrup throughout their careers with Rangers. If I had to choose between the two, Laudrup would certainly get my vote. Actually think Davie may have been more skilful than the great Dane but his big shortcoming was his lack of pace. Quite often saw Coop having to beat the same player two or three times to get away from him, Laudrup beat a player once and he was gone. In Davie's defence, much of the time he played for us our team was not of the highest quality, certainly compared to the players Laudrup had round him. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Al 55 9,526 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 One of the most talented ever, not always the best attitude. Nevertheless, a true Rangers legend. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom0411 1,229 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 As has been said before Supercooper could be a world beater or a pile of crap. Obviously the only footage we have of him is when he is playing at his brilliant best so everyone thinks he was amazing all the time. The one thing I will say is that the game today could do with his type of player i.e. a dribbler who could beat a man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller time 4,988 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 53 minutes ago, slimjim1690 said: I'll probably get grief for this, but first let me say that when Cooper was in the mood he was indeed a genius, but the problem for us supporters who watched him from the beginning is that for a lot of the time he seemed to go into moods and just went through the motions, he was tremendous when he first signed for a couple of seasons but time seems to have blurred a lot of memories as he should have done a lot more with the talent that he possessed, although in his defence he was always a couple of moves ahead of his teammates at that time. He could be a moody cunt at times, he wasn't nicknamed "the moody blue" for no reason but it wasn't until Souness took over and better players were brought in that IMO we got to see the true genius of Davie Cooper, it has always been one of my regrets supporting The Rangers that we never got to see Coops for longer than we did in a team with players who could read his game. I did admire Cooper but my favourite #11 was wee Bud, never had Coops ability I know but I just loved the wee man. Same as Jim Baxter then? I don't remember either but you hear this a lot about genius players. Maybe that's just part of it Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dazzler 2,428 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 When the main stand was getting the club deck fitted, my season ticket got moved to behind the broomloan goal area. Cooper was now playing for Motherwell and they were practising free kicks. The good looking older lassie behind me was reading her programme and sipping her coke and never saw Coops shot coming over the bar. Not sure where the ball caught her, but she was covered in coke and missing her programme. He got a few pelters for that. Really funny though. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
slimjim1690 4,534 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 12 minutes ago, Queen's_highway said: Same as Jim Baxter then? I don't remember either but you hear this a lot about genius players. Maybe that's just part of it You probably have a point here re genius players, but IMO Baxter had way more of an influence in games than Coops ever did, plus Baxter was playing from midfield as opposed to Coops out on the wing and therefore was more involved being in the engine room of the team, when Slim wasn't in the mood he was probably more hung over rather than he couldn't be bothered LOL. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
will2203 842 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 57 minutes ago, Ibroxholm said: Watched both Coop and Laudrup throughout their careers with Rangers. If I had to choose between the two, Laudrup would certainly get my vote. Actually think Davie may have been more skilful than the great Dane but his big shortcoming was his lack of pace. Quite often saw Coop having to beat the same player two or three times to get away from him, Laudrup beat a player once and he was gone. In Davie's defence, much of the time he played for us our team was not of the highest quality, certainly compared to the players Laudrup had round him. Both geniuses in their own ways. And both great Gers! Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller time 4,988 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 27 minutes ago, slimjim1690 said: You probably have a point here re genius players, but IMO Baxter had way more of an influence in games than Coops ever did, plus Baxter was playing from midfield as opposed to Coops out on the wing and therefore was more involved being in the engine room of the team, when Slim wasn't in the mood he was probably more hung over rather than he couldn't be bothered LOL. I'm reading his book just now Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,484 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 1 hour ago, BLUEDIGNITY said: The most treasured Rangers momento I've got my Son with The Man in the treatment room at Ibrox ! Blue dignity....I always thought that was yourself as a lad, did you not have another picture with Greame Roberts ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hammer93 15,484 Posted October 16, 2016 Share Posted October 16, 2016 my 1st Rangers strip was coopers 1st season and I had a big number 7 stitched on the back and my brother had 9 for big DJ, cooper was my hero growing up, himself and Bobby Russell were telepathic together. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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