BanburyRed Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Having been too young to (really) understand the 1st division days, to be getting a ticket for the Freight Rover final in '86, watching us play a blinder, and seeing the scoreboard read Bristol City 3 Bolton Wanderers 0, lifting the trophy, the lap of honour, but to see the tears in the eyes of TC and the emotion in his voice in his interview after the game, holding that trophy like a newborn baby....this man had played in the great Leeds team of the '70's and the World Cup....yet you could see what it meant to him. He'd been on the journey as much as, if not more so, than us fans. A humble man who gave his absolute everything for us. The word 'legend' is bandied around way too often these days for people who achieve nothing in comparison. A modern day hero AND legend in my eyes. A sad, sad day. RIP Terry Cooper. Thanks for everything. But most of all, thanks for being 'one', like 'us'. #hero #legend #wembley86 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedM Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 An absolute Gentleman. Hardworking and down to earth. RIP Sir. Xx The club surely has to recognise him now, properly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Silvio Dante Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Dicks Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, Hampshire reds said: R.i.P TC. you saved our club. you brought it back to life. Wembley against Bolton. Chester away beating Rovers with David Hurst scoring. signing walsh neville and Riley. and many more. great memories. condolences to his family. I was at all those games including Hereford home and away. He gave me many happy memories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
joe jordans teeth Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Gutted,RIP Terry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomThumb84 Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 A man who this club owes a lot. The manager who made me fall in love with our Reds A very sad night. RIP TC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 2 minutes ago, RedM said: An absolute Gentleman. Hardworking and down to earth. RIP Sir. Xx The club surely has to recognise him now, properly. Agreed. Let’s hope the Owner knows his club history and a worthy tribute of a club Legend (in the true sense of the word) is given. RIP Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 I actually wept at a family gathering this evening...not sure anyone else understood! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Awful news (on a day that I lost a good mate to Covid as well ). Terry sweated his guts out for this club - and dragged us out from the mire . Every City fan owes Terry Cooper a debt of gratitude. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Still remember 1986 being a young boy at Wembley. Thank you Terry. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Maesknoll Red Posted July 31, 2021 Admin Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 RIP Terry, you made a huge impact on this club and will rightfully be long remembered for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Next Saturday will be an emotional occasion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarksRobin Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One Team Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 He’s before my City supporting time but obviously well aware of him and all he did for our club. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firstdivision Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Bristol Rovers (a), Chester (a), Bolton (Wembley) - three of the best days following the club in 50 years. The Terry Cooper days… such a decent man. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Exile Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 1 minute ago, firstdivision said: Bristol Rovers (a), Chester (a), Bolton (Wembley) - three of the best days following the club in 50 years. The Terry Cooper days… such a decent man. 100% - what days to be a City supporter they were! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
City Rocker Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Devastatingly sad news, for me he was Mister Bristol City. "I played for England, but this is the best day of my life". Legend. Rest in peace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eardun Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Very sad news. Immense contribution to our club. I will never forget him. Some great memories - away at Eastville in the cup and the first trip to Wembley especially. I even saw the last league match he managed us - away at Southend on a Friday night in March 1988. Condolences to his family and friends. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomerRed Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 So many memories of this great man. Such a sad day. He rescued our club. Rest in peace TC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fodbarmyarmy Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Gutted RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vernonvega Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Dreadful news but many wonderful memories. God bless Terry Cooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YorksRed Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Very saddened to hear the news this evening. A great and modest man who did so much for the club during some of its darkest times. Could you imagine an ex England international nowadays washing the kit or helping new players move house by driving them across the country? I’m somewhat disappointed that the club didn’t do something in the last few years to honour him when he was still around, I’m sure he would have been touched by it. Whilst all the press will be about his Leeds days, he played a massive role in the history of Bristol City too, for which all should be very grateful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephenkibby. Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Before Cooper ever came to City i was lucky enough to se him play in his pomp in the 1970 Cup Final. That was a game that he was brillant in and then followed that up with an outstanding world cup in Mexcio. What Terry put in to our club is,well as much as anyone has done in my lifetime. R.I.P Terry Cooper great player,great manager great bloke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolmoose Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 First City manager I remember. I was too young to understand what had happened to City in the previous few years at the time but now appreciate that what he did for the club was immense. RIP Terry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstoke Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Rip Sir Terry, the 1st manager i can recall from watching City! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 What a man. Quietly resurrected our club. Never shouted about his achievements but these achievements dwarf any of his predecessors. It would've been easy to play basic football when he took over given our circumstances but what I remember most is his determination that we recover playing football the right way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire reds Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 hope the club give him a good send off at next Saturdays game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rocking Red Cyril Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 Yes what a man, player and manager. Def. my fav city manager. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cidered abroad Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 We all have to go sometime and the passing of many is not mourned by the non immediate family. However, for Bristol City supporters especially, the death of one of our greats is really a sad event. Terry Cooper dragged his bunch of kids and free transfers from the absolute bottom of the heap to the first move back to the club we know today. AD took us to the top of the pile but Terry Cooper saved us from disappearance into oblivion. He did it with dignity and honesty just as he had during his playing career at Leeds, Boro, City and England. RIP great man and condolences to his family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xiled Posted July 31, 2021 Report Share Posted July 31, 2021 The day out at Wembley in 1986 will forever be one of the happiest days of my football supporting life. Through the difficult games of the early 80s, I stood in the covered end with my Dad. The club had real heart thanks to Terry Cooper. He was the man who gave us hope that there was a better future ahead. This is a day of loss for his family and friends and all City supporters - young and old. Thank you for everything TC. Rest in peace, you'll never be forgotten. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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