Paul Cooper

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Paul David Cooper (born 21 December, 1953) is an English former professional association footballer who played as a goalkeeper. He made more than 500 appearances in the Football League and was on the winning side in the 1978 FA Cup Final and the 1981 UEFA Cup Final with Ipswich Town.

Playing career

Born in Brierley Hill, Staffordshire, Cooper started his professional career as an apprentice with Birmingham City. After playing 17 league matches for the club, in 1974 he moved to Ipswich Town, where he spent the majority of his career and represented the club more than 550 times in all competitions. He was renowned amongst the fans at Portman Road for his ability to save penalties. In 1979-80 he saved 8 out of 10.

He left the club in 1987 and finished his professional career with nearly two seasons at Leicester City and a season each at Manchester City and Stockport County.

Paul and his wife now operate a golfing holidays company in Tenerife.

Honours

with Ipswich Town

• FA Cup winner 1978
• UEFA Cup winner 1981with Stockport County
• Football League Division Four promotion 1991

References

• Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books.
• Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Database. .

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