Simply The Best

[BLUEDIGNITY 33,638]

Sadly missed ?

[jintybear 8,536]

Can't believe it's 23 years since he was taken. GBNF.

A true legend unlike some of the names being touted as legends.

[roboscot 1,176]

My hero, got to shake his hand when the whole squad were signing copies of the Championi record in John Menzies Argyle St in 87. 

[With Heart and Hand 8,949]

Had this poster on my wall when i was wee, was too young to remember him playing but my Dad loved him and bought the poster and put it on my wall after he died

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,613]

Ray Wilkins: "He was a Brazilian trapped in a Scotsman's body."

Walter Smith: "He was always a tremendous player for this club but when Graeme Souness and I moved into Ibrox he was transformed. There is no doubt in my mind that was because he was surrounded by better players."

Stuart Munroe: "Davie could have made a fortune by moving down south but he resisted the temptation because he was a Rangers man through and through."

Terry Butcher: "He was second to none in terms of delivery of the ball, and I'd rate him better than David Beckham in terms of free-kicks and corners. He was a magnificent talent and a wonderful character. He could moan for Scotland, right enough, but was basically a lovely lad. I still miss him terribly."

Craig Brown: "This country doesn't unearth all that many genuinely world-class stars, but Coop came into that category without a shadow of a doubt."

Graeme Souness: "His nickname '˜Albert' which stemmed from the Coronation Street character Albert Tatlock who was always moaning. I could tell if Coop was going to have a good game if he came into Ibrox and was moaning even more than usual!"

Derek Johnstone: "From a playing point of view there is no doubt in my mind that he was one of Europe's greatest players."

Ruud Gullit: "Davie Cooper was one of the best football players I have ever seen."

Gordon Smith: "When I later moved to the continent to pursue my career I saw lots of fine players with marvellous talent. But none better than Davie."

Walter Smith: "Davie's pet hates were referees and coaches which meant I got my fair share of stick because I referred some training games and I also did a lot of the coaching!"

Rod Stewart: "I played against him in a charity match some years ago back up at Firhill. I reckoned I matched him for speed, but that was about it. He was just so tricky he tied me up in knots!"

Sandy Jardine: "His goal in the Drybrough cup against celtic was one in a lifetime and it overshadowed me because I scored one of my best goals that day and it hardly got a mention."

Tommy McLean: "He wasn't the quickest in terms of pace but he was the quickest thinker I've ever seen. He saw things so much earlier than anyone else."

Gordon Strachan: "Davie would hug the left touchline. He was the best ball player and wide man I've ever seen. He wasn't fast; he'd just get past defenders with an amazing change of direction. He was also a superb passer of the ball and his crossing was second to none."

Charlie Nicholas: "Apart from his footballing ability which was second to none he was also one of the most down to earth guys you could wish to meet."

Andy Roxburgh: "Football is not about robots or boring tactics. It's about excitement, emotion and individual flair and imagination as shown by Davie Cooper."

Mccoist: "Even now I find it difficult to believe he's gone. We were friends and teammates for a long time and his death had an enormous effect on me."

Graeme Souness: "I always believed that Davie Cooper was a more naturally gifted player than even the great Kenny Dalglish. And that is high praise."

Walter Smith: "God gave Davie Cooper a talent. He would not be disappointed with how it was used."

Davie on Davie

On his loyalties: "I only support two teams; Rangers, and whoever is playing celtic."

On beating celtic 3-2: "Jock Wallace told us in no uncertain terms that celtic had scored two unlucky goals, so we had better go out there and score three bloody good ones."

On the first time he played against John Greig: "He waded in with the kind of challenge Jack the Ripper would have been proud of'¦and then he growled 'If I get another chance, I'll break your leg."

On the Souness era: "I do feel a little bit frustrated that these good and exciting times at Ibrox have come a little too late for me. But against that frustration is the realism that I have enjoyed a marvelous career that others would give their right arm for so I can't be greedy."

On joining Motherwell: "I hated leaving Rangers, but I wanted to go somewhere where I could keep playing."

On Rangers: "I played for the team I loved."

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://sabotagetimes.com/.amp/football/25-davie-cooper-quotes-that-every-glasgow-Rangers-fan-will-love&ved=2ahUKEwjp0_CSu4LaAhWRSsAKHXeUDNEQFjAAegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw3ndu-9aaPgcNsXW6jDG0a-&ampcf=1

[born a blue nose 90,714]

13 minutes ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said:

Ray Wilkins: "He was a Brazilian trapped in a Scotsman's body."

Walter Smith: "He was always a tremendous player for this club but when Graeme Souness and I moved into Ibrox he was transformed. There is no doubt in my mind that was because he was surrounded by better players."

Stuart Munroe: "Davie could have made a fortune by moving down south but he resisted the temptation because he was a Rangers man through and through."

Terry Butcher: "He was second to none in terms of delivery of the ball, and I'd rate him better than David Beckham in terms of free-kicks and corners. He was a magnificent talent and a wonderful character. He could moan for Scotland, right enough, but was basically a lovely lad. I still miss him terribly."

Craig Brown: "This country doesn't unearth all that many genuinely world-class stars, but Coop came into that category without a shadow of a doubt."

Graeme Souness: "His nickname '˜Albert' which stemmed from the Coronation Street character Albert Tatlock who was always moaning. I could tell if Coop was going to have a good game if he came into Ibrox and was moaning even more than usual!"

Derek Johnstone: "From a playing point of view there is no doubt in my mind that he was one of Europe's greatest players."

Ruud Gullit: "Davie Cooper was one of the best football players I have ever seen."

Gordon Smith: "When I later moved to the continent to pursue my career I saw lots of fine players with marvellous talent. But none better than Davie."

Walter Smith: "Davie's pet hates were referees and coaches which meant I got my fair share of stick because I referred some training games and I also did a lot of the coaching!"

Rod Stewart: "I played against him in a charity match some years ago back up at Firhill. I reckoned I matched him for speed, but that was about it. He was just so tricky he tied me up in knots!"

Sandy Jardine: "His goal in the Drybrough cup against celtic was one in a lifetime and it overshadowed me because I scored one of my best goals that day and it hardly got a mention."

Tommy McLean: "He wasn't the quickest in terms of pace but he was the quickest thinker I've ever seen. He saw things so much earlier than anyone else."

Gordon Strachan: "Davie would hug the left touchline. He was the best ball player and wide man I've ever seen. He wasn't fast; he'd just get past defenders with an amazing change of direction. He was also a superb passer of the ball and his crossing was second to none."

Charlie Nicholas: "Apart from his footballing ability which was second to none he was also one of the most down to earth guys you could wish to meet."

Andy Roxburgh: "Football is not about robots or boring tactics. It's about excitement, emotion and individual flair and imagination as shown by Davie Cooper."

Thieving Ratbag Bastard: "Even now I find it difficult to believe he's gone. We were friends and teammates for a long time and his death had an enormous effect on me."

Graeme Souness: "I always believed that Davie Cooper was a more naturally gifted player than even the great Kenny Dalglish. And that is high praise."

Walter Smith: "God gave Davie Cooper a talent. He would not be disappointed with how it was used."

Davie on Davie

On his loyalties: "I only support two teams; Rangers, and whoever is playing celtic."

On beating celtic 3-2: "Jock Wallace told us in no uncertain terms that celtic had scored two unlucky goals, so we had better go out there and score three bloody good ones."

On the first time he played against John Greig: "He waded in with the kind of challenge Jack the Ripper would have been proud of'¦and then he growled 'If I get another chance, I'll break your leg."

On the Souness era: "I do feel a little bit frustrated that these good and exciting times at Ibrox have come a little too late for me. But against that frustration is the realism that I have enjoyed a marvelous career that others would give their right arm for so I can't be greedy."

On joining Motherwell: "I hated leaving Rangers, but I wanted to go somewhere where I could keep playing."

On Rangers: "I played for the team I loved."

Cracking post mate 

[SeparateEntityMyArse 53,613]

3 minutes ago, born a blue nose said:

Cracking post mate 

Our young support may have heard of him but doubt they'll ever understand how great he was and how highly regarded in the football world.

[jintybear 8,536]

27 minutes ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said:

Ray Wilkins: "He was a Brazilian trapped in a Scotsman's body."

Walter Smith: "He was always a tremendous player for this club but when Graeme Souness and I moved into Ibrox he was transformed. There is no doubt in my mind that was because he was surrounded by better players."

Stuart Munroe: "Davie could have made a fortune by moving down south but he resisted the temptation because he was a Rangers man through and through."

Terry Butcher: "He was second to none in terms of delivery of the ball, and I'd rate him better than David Beckham in terms of free-kicks and corners. He was a magnificent talent and a wonderful character. He could moan for Scotland, right enough, but was basically a lovely lad. I still miss him terribly."

Craig Brown: "This country doesn't unearth all that many genuinely world-class stars, but Coop came into that category without a shadow of a doubt."

Graeme Souness: "His nickname '˜Albert' which stemmed from the Coronation Street character Albert Tatlock who was always moaning. I could tell if Coop was going to have a good game if he came into Ibrox and was moaning even more than usual!"

Derek Johnstone: "From a playing point of view there is no doubt in my mind that he was one of Europe's greatest players."

Ruud Gullit: "Davie Cooper was one of the best football players I have ever seen."

Gordon Smith: "When I later moved to the continent to pursue my career I saw lots of fine players with marvellous talent. But none better than Davie."

Walter Smith: "Davie's pet hates were referees and coaches which meant I got my fair share of stick because I referred some training games and I also did a lot of the coaching!"

Rod Stewart: "I played against him in a charity match some years ago back up at Firhill. I reckoned I matched him for speed, but that was about it. He was just so tricky he tied me up in knots!"

Sandy Jardine: "His goal in the Drybrough cup against celtic was one in a lifetime and it overshadowed me because I scored one of my best goals that day and it hardly got a mention."

Tommy McLean: "He wasn't the quickest in terms of pace but he was the quickest thinker I've ever seen. He saw things so much earlier than anyone else."

Gordon Strachan: "Davie would hug the left touchline. He was the best ball player and wide man I've ever seen. He wasn't fast; he'd just get past defenders with an amazing change of direction. He was also a superb passer of the ball and his crossing was second to none."

Charlie Nicholas: "Apart from his footballing ability which was second to none he was also one of the most down to earth guys you could wish to meet."

Andy Roxburgh: "Football is not about robots or boring tactics. It's about excitement, emotion and individual flair and imagination as shown by Davie Cooper."

Thieving Ratbag Bastard: "Even now I find it difficult to believe he's gone. We were friends and teammates for a long time and his death had an enormous effect on me."

Graeme Souness: "I always believed that Davie Cooper was a more naturally gifted player than even the great Kenny Dalglish. And that is high praise."

Walter Smith: "God gave Davie Cooper a talent. He would not be disappointed with how it was used."

Davie on Davie

On his loyalties: "I only support two teams; Rangers, and whoever is playing celtic."

On beating celtic 3-2: "Jock Wallace told us in no uncertain terms that celtic had scored two unlucky goals, so we had better go out there and score three bloody good ones."

On the first time he played against John Greig: "He waded in with the kind of challenge Jack the Ripper would have been proud of'¦and then he growled 'If I get another chance, I'll break your leg."

On the Souness era: "I do feel a little bit frustrated that these good and exciting times at Ibrox have come a little too late for me. But against that frustration is the realism that I have enjoyed a marvelous career that others would give their right arm for so I can't be greedy."

On joining Motherwell: "I hated leaving Rangers, but I wanted to go somewhere where I could keep playing."

On Rangers: "I played for the team I loved."

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://sabotagetimes.com/.amp/football/25-davie-cooper-quotes-that-every-glasgow-Rangers-fan-will-love&ved=2ahUKEwjp0_CSu4LaAhWRSsAKHXeUDNEQFjAAegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw3ndu-9aaPgcNsXW6jDG0a-&ampcf=1

Brought a tear to my eyes. Being old isn't that bad after all because I got to witness his talent first hand.

[dummiesoot 15,990]

1 hour ago, jintybear said:

Can't believe it's 23 years since he was taken. GBNF.

A true legend unlike some of the names being touted as legends.

Agreed, scary how quickly time passes. He was as magnificent as he was frustrating, he hated the tims as well.

 

Rest well Davie. 

[AlCapone 7,678]

....................

[giffnockger 4,840]

True legend- wish I could have seen him play!

[Blue Nosed Babe 20,526]

Glad I got to see him play. Youtube is great for the memories too.

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15 minutes ago, AlCapone said:

Though the had died, lost a leg  or something 

[40delboy40 248]

Remember getting the video of the 86-87 season and coop saying at the end of the video , THIS IS NOT THE END , BUT  ONLY THE BEGINNING . Always stuck in my mind for some reason,  a fantastic player, a true blue legend.

[With Heart and Hand 8,949]

3 minutes ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said:

theres a poster called simply the best, either that or AC was just being a dick

[CoopsLaud 4,184]

My all time hero and the reason I fell in love with football.

[hammer93 15,056]

My hero growing up, it broke my heart when we lost him

[dummiesoot 15,990]

1 hour ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said:

Ray Wilkins: "He was a Brazilian trapped in a Scotsman's body."

Walter Smith: "He was always a tremendous player for this club but when Graeme Souness and I moved into Ibrox he was transformed. There is no doubt in my mind that was because he was surrounded by better players."

Stuart Munroe: "Davie could have made a fortune by moving down south but he resisted the temptation because he was a Rangers man through and through."

Terry Butcher: "He was second to none in terms of delivery of the ball, and I'd rate him better than David Beckham in terms of free-kicks and corners. He was a magnificent talent and a wonderful character. He could moan for Scotland, right enough, but was basically a lovely lad. I still miss him terribly."

Craig Brown: "This country doesn't unearth all that many genuinely world-class stars, but Coop came into that category without a shadow of a doubt."

Graeme Souness: "His nickname '˜Albert' which stemmed from the Coronation Street character Albert Tatlock who was always moaning. I could tell if Coop was going to have a good game if he came into Ibrox and was moaning even more than usual!"

Derek Johnstone: "From a playing point of view there is no doubt in my mind that he was one of Europe's greatest players."

Ruud Gullit: "Davie Cooper was one of the best football players I have ever seen."

Gordon Smith: "When I later moved to the continent to pursue my career I saw lots of fine players with marvellous talent. But none better than Davie."

Walter Smith: "Davie's pet hates were referees and coaches which meant I got my fair share of stick because I referred some training games and I also did a lot of the coaching!"

Rod Stewart: "I played against him in a charity match some years ago back up at Firhill. I reckoned I matched him for speed, but that was about it. He was just so tricky he tied me up in knots!"

Sandy Jardine: "His goal in the Drybrough cup against celtic was one in a lifetime and it overshadowed me because I scored one of my best goals that day and it hardly got a mention."

Tommy McLean: "He wasn't the quickest in terms of pace but he was the quickest thinker I've ever seen. He saw things so much earlier than anyone else."

Gordon Strachan: "Davie would hug the left touchline. He was the best ball player and wide man I've ever seen. He wasn't fast; he'd just get past defenders with an amazing change of direction. He was also a superb passer of the ball and his crossing was second to none."

Charlie Nicholas: "Apart from his footballing ability which was second to none he was also one of the most down to earth guys you could wish to meet."

Andy Roxburgh: "Football is not about robots or boring tactics. It's about excitement, emotion and individual flair and imagination as shown by Davie Cooper."

Thieving Ratbag Bastard: "Even now I find it difficult to believe he's gone. We were friends and teammates for a long time and his death had an enormous effect on me."

Graeme Souness: "I always believed that Davie Cooper was a more naturally gifted player than even the great Kenny Dalglish. And that is high praise."

Walter Smith: "God gave Davie Cooper a talent. He would not be disappointed with how it was used."

Davie on Davie

On his loyalties: "I only support two teams; Rangers, and whoever is playing celtic."

On beating celtic 3-2: "Jock Wallace told us in no uncertain terms that celtic had scored two unlucky goals, so we had better go out there and score three bloody good ones."

On the first time he played against John Greig: "He waded in with the kind of challenge Jack the Ripper would have been proud of'¦and then he growled 'If I get another chance, I'll break your leg."

On the Souness era: "I do feel a little bit frustrated that these good and exciting times at Ibrox have come a little too late for me. But against that frustration is the realism that I have enjoyed a marvelous career that others would give their right arm for so I can't be greedy."

On joining Motherwell: "I hated leaving Rangers, but I wanted to go somewhere where I could keep playing."

On Rangers: "I played for the team I loved."

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://sabotagetimes.com/.amp/football/25-davie-cooper-quotes-that-every-glasgow-Rangers-fan-will-love&ved=2ahUKEwjp0_CSu4LaAhWRSsAKHXeUDNEQFjAAegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw3ndu-9aaPgcNsXW6jDG0a-&ampcf=1

Just worked out who 'thieving ratbag bastard' is 

[TEFTONG 60,070]

Davie was sublime and his performance against Ilves Tempere was simply the most exquisite display of skill and speed of thought I have ever seen.

I was working on a glass block job in Leicester the day Davie passed away, when the site agent asked me to call home (I wore a different Rangers top or t-shirt to work everyday back then) and when I heard my Dad sobbing on the phone I thought that a member of the family had died. And to be fair and honest it affected us both just like it was. He is missed as much today as he was back then. I was given the works van to drive up through the night to add my scarf the amazing tribute that was beginning at the gates.

Thanks for the memories.

[Courtyard Bear 41,357]

Should’ve retired the word Legend when he past away. 

Absolute gentleman to talk to as well. 

[ForeverAndEver 71,363]

One of the players I wish I had seen play most

[Spliffy 643]

I can't help but think Scottish Football as a whole wouldn't be as awful as it is if he was still with us. He was coaching youngsters at the time of his death, and who better could kids have to learn from and aspire to? He certainly wouldn't have subscribed to the outdated hoofball and brute strength approach we have been infamous of, and there is no doubt in my mind he would have been an articulate opposition to the gutter level press/media up here. 

A True Blue Rangers Legend.

[scouseblue 145]

2 hours ago, Sportingintegritymyarse said:

Ray Wilkins: "He was a Brazilian trapped in a Scotsman's body."

Walter Smith: "He was always a tremendous player for this club but when Graeme Souness and I moved into Ibrox he was transformed. There is no doubt in my mind that was because he was surrounded by better players."

Stuart Munroe: "Davie could have made a fortune by moving down south but he resisted the temptation because he was a Rangers man through and through."

Terry Butcher: "He was second to none in terms of delivery of the ball, and I'd rate him better than David Beckham in terms of free-kicks and corners. He was a magnificent talent and a wonderful character. He could moan for Scotland, right enough, but was basically a lovely lad. I still miss him terribly."

Craig Brown: "This country doesn't unearth all that many genuinely world-class stars, but Coop came into that category without a shadow of a doubt."

Graeme Souness: "His nickname '˜Albert' which stemmed from the Coronation Street character Albert Tatlock who was always moaning. I could tell if Coop was going to have a good game if he came into Ibrox and was moaning even more than usual!"

Derek Johnstone: "From a playing point of view there is no doubt in my mind that he was one of Europe's greatest players."

Ruud Gullit: "Davie Cooper was one of the best football players I have ever seen."

Gordon Smith: "When I later moved to the continent to pursue my career I saw lots of fine players with marvellous talent. But none better than Davie."

Walter Smith: "Davie's pet hates were referees and coaches which meant I got my fair share of stick because I referred some training games and I also did a lot of the coaching!"

Rod Stewart: "I played against him in a charity match some years ago back up at Firhill. I reckoned I matched him for speed, but that was about it. He was just so tricky he tied me up in knots!"

Sandy Jardine: "His goal in the Drybrough cup against celtic was one in a lifetime and it overshadowed me because I scored one of my best goals that day and it hardly got a mention."

Tommy McLean: "He wasn't the quickest in terms of pace but he was the quickest thinker I've ever seen. He saw things so much earlier than anyone else."

Gordon Strachan: "Davie would hug the left touchline. He was the best ball player and wide man I've ever seen. He wasn't fast; he'd just get past defenders with an amazing change of direction. He was also a superb passer of the ball and his crossing was second to none."

Charlie Nicholas: "Apart from his footballing ability which was second to none he was also one of the most down to earth guys you could wish to meet."

Andy Roxburgh: "Football is not about robots or boring tactics. It's about excitement, emotion and individual flair and imagination as shown by Davie Cooper."

Mccoist: "Even now I find it difficult to believe he's gone. We were friends and teammates for a long time and his death had an enormous effect on me."

Graeme Souness: "I always believed that Davie Cooper was a more naturally gifted player than even the great Kenny Dalglish. And that is high praise."

Walter Smith: "God gave Davie Cooper a talent. He would not be disappointed with how it was used."

Davie on Davie

On his loyalties: "I only support two teams; Rangers, and whoever is playing celtic."

On beating celtic 3-2: "Jock Wallace told us in no uncertain terms that celtic had scored two unlucky goals, so we had better go out there and score three bloody good ones."

On the first time he played against John Greig: "He waded in with the kind of challenge Jack the Ripper would have been proud of'¦and then he growled 'If I get another chance, I'll break your leg."

On the Souness era: "I do feel a little bit frustrated that these good and exciting times at Ibrox have come a little too late for me. But against that frustration is the realism that I have enjoyed a marvelous career that others would give their right arm for so I can't be greedy."

On joining Motherwell: "I hated leaving Rangers, but I wanted to go somewhere where I could keep playing."

On Rangers: "I played for the team I loved."

https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://sabotagetimes.com/.amp/football/25-davie-cooper-quotes-that-every-glasgow-Rangers-fan-will-love&ved=2ahUKEwjp0_CSu4LaAhWRSsAKHXeUDNEQFjAAegQIAxAB&usg=AOvVaw3ndu-9aaPgcNsXW6jDG0a-&ampcf=1

I hate people who quote long posts , but this one absolutely needs it. 

 

Superb 

[Tiger Shaw 30,342]

My boys bedroom wall, he’s only 14 but he knows what a true Rangers legend is.

[billym27 315]

i was too young to know him but my dad always spoke of him. he made sure i knew who he was. he taught me of all the Rangers legends. i wish i got to see him play. 

RIP