Ian Cooper
English footballer and manager (born 1946)
About Ian Cooper
Born 1946. Ian Cooper is a British association football player and association football coach.
Ian Cooper (born 21 September 1946) is an English retired footballer who played as a left back.
Career Born in Bradford, Cooper played professionally for Bradford City between 1965 and 1977, making nearly 450 league appearances for the club. At Easter 1972, Cooper played in matches on Saturday, Monday, and Tuesday - on the Sunday, he was best man at ahis brother's wedding. Cooper was the club's record appearance holder until Ces Podd surpassed him. and also played for Gainsborough Trinity.
Cooper later worked for Bradford City, in match day hospitality, and worked as a joiner.
Personal life His brother Howard was a cricketer for Yorkshire.
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Who is Ian Cooper?
English footballer and manager (born 1946)
When was Ian Cooper born?
Ian Cooper was born on 21 September 1946 in Bradford.
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Ian Cooper is an association football player and association football coach.
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Ian Cooper is British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ian Cooper (English footballer)
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MLA: "Ian Cooper." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ian-cooper/.
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