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 Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: king lad  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 17:09

Courier reporting we`ve signed up Josh Cooper to an extension to 2028
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: DAPAR  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 17:20

Great news. Not only the extension in itself (well done Josh), but the message it sends to the whole squad... do well and be recognised for it.
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 17:30

What a great reward for hard work, persistence and self-belief! I think we`ve got to give James McPake credit for giving the lad a chance and persuading him to hang around when the German owners froze the budget and put his initial deal on ice.

The Courier also mentions the link with Mason Munn with the caveat - `However, it is understood the 19-year-old is one of a number the Pars have on a list of options.’

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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: Berkey  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 17:52

Half agree wee eck, cooper was a benchwarmer for Stirling the season before he joined us so a no brainer for him to hang around for a chance at full time football.

Hopefully he’s in for a big breakthrough season though, so it’s worked out well for all concerned. Here’s hoping he continues to develop.

The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: cammypar 1995  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 17:52

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wee eck, Wed 23 Jul 17:30

What a great reward for hard work, persistence and self-belief! I think we`ve got to give James McPake credit for giving the lad a chance and persuading him to hang around when the German owners froze the budget and put his initial deal on ice.

The Courier also mentions the link with Mason Munn with the caveat - `However, it is understood the 19-year-old is one of a number the Pars have on a list of options.’


He only made 18 appearances under McPake out of 31 since signing. He hardly a proper run to build any kind of momentum. Only managed 3 goals in that time, but since McPake left, he`s added another 4 already. Lennon’s backed him, given him a proper chance, and he’s repaid that faith with a good bit of form. That’s down to Cooper proving himself when given the chance.

c'mon the pars
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 18:05

Guys ffs, McPake deserves a bit credit for finding the lad, adter that though it`s all on Josh, excellent attitude, delighted for him.

I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: Jeffery  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 18:11

Good news. Credit to Josh for earning the extension.
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 18:26

One thing I don`t like about this forum is the way people are branded `hero` or `villain` with no allowance for nuance. It`s highly likely that Josh Cooper wouldn`t even be at our club if it wasn`t for James McPake. Credit is due to NL for seeing his potential too and fitting him into the way he wants his team to play.

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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: Indiapar1  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 18:46

The key thing with Josh Cooper is the level of improvement. It tells you many things from his inherent willingness to improve and general commitment. The management team clearly believes he is worth the investment.

G Wardrope

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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: Bannockburn Par  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 19:18

Have to applaud the club here, Josh is going to have clubs chasing after him. You want him…get the cheque book out.
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: RossF  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 19:19

I was thinking that after the Dumbarton game about McPake wee eck. To be honest, the signing was a bit underwhelming for me at the time as he was seen as a ‘super sub’ at Stirling who were relegated to league two. McPake obviously saw potential and after a full preseason under Lennon he is showing he is more than capable. Hopefully that will continue into the league. It’s a positive move giving him an extension. If he keeps playing like this he could have a decent career.

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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: Buster_Brown  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 19:34

Often course McPake should take some praise, at the end of the day he could see the potential Cooper had and thought he was worth the chance, and persuaded him to hang around with no wages for 3 months.

ANYWAY, the real praise must go to Josh Cooper, who has worked his ass off to get into this position and he rightly deserves it. Delight for him and delighted to have him here for a few more years yet.
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: Raymie the Legend  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 19:42

That’s a good move. You would hope he will only improve.




It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: red-star-par  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 20:27

Good example to any young player. I`ve seen guys getting released by clubs and they just seem to give up. He`s came in, worked without a contract to try and earn a deal. This season, physically he looks a lot bigger and stronger, he must have put the work in at the gym
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: buffy  
Date:   Wed 23 Jul 21:51

Great news.

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: RMGpar  
Date:   Thu 24 Jul 07:48

Great news! The lad works hard on and off the pitch. the fact he turned down offers to keep training with us last year with no guarantee of a deal speaks volumes.

Did he just sign a 1 year deal in the summer? Or was that a auto extension to his contract?

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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: DJAS  
Date:   Thu 24 Jul 17:57

Now confirmed.





Predictor league winner 2012/2013
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: wee eck  
Date:   Thu 24 Jul 18:16

It didn`t really register with me yesterday that he`d effectively been given a 3-year deal. That`s quite a vote of confidence. Doesn`t it exceed NL`s contract?
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: nick_dafc1  
Date:   Thu 24 Jul 20:24

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wee eck, Thu 24 Jul 18:16

It didn`t really register with me yesterday that he`d effectively been given a 3-year deal. That`s quite a vote of confidence. Doesn`t it exceed NL`s contract?


We like handing out these long contracts, ended up stuck with Wighton and O Halloran last season and Mehmet this season.
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: Dandy Warhol  
Date:   Thu 24 Jul 20:35

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nick_dafc1, Thu 24 Jul 20:24

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wee eck, Thu 24 Jul 18:16

It didn`t really register with me yesterday that he`d effectively been given a 3-year deal. That`s quite a vote of confidence. Doesn`t it exceed NL`s contract?


We like handing out these long contracts, ended up stuck with Wighton and O Halloran last season and Mehmet this season.


Can i book you for a party?

I don`t wanna go down like disco.
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: coventrypar  
Date:   Thu 24 Jul 20:39

On COWS ... great interview ... gallous ... love his Tidser quote

Josh Cooper’s journey to this point has been far from straightforward. This time last year, he was without a club deal, but his determination and work ethic have paid dividends. “I was saying that to my family, I didn’t have a deal last year. Then I came in, felt I was decent under McPake, showed good signs, and then Tidser, just whatever happened there? Then the gaffer came in again, new deal, and straight away another new deal. So, I’m delighted.”

"If you have no kind words to say you should say nothing more at all"
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: PARrot  
Date:   Thu 24 Jul 20:52

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nick_dafc1, Thu 24 Jul 20:24

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wee eck, Thu 24 Jul 18:16

It didn`t really register with me yesterday that he`d effectively been given a 3-year deal. That`s quite a vote of confidence. Doesn`t it exceed NL`s contract?


We like handing out these long contracts, ended up stuck with Wighton and O Halloran last season and Mehmet this season.


C`mon, surely you can see the difference in signing our previous lot to signing quality youngsters with market potential
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: Parsdaft  
Date:   Thu 24 Jul 21:03

3 goals = 3 years. As it should have been in first instance. Always looked like scoring in the few minutes he was offered. Always said to my mate , he’ll get a chance when he came on.
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: AdamAntsParsStripe  
Date:   Thu 24 Jul 21:09

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coventrypar, Thu 24 Jul 20:39

On COWS ... great interview ... gallous ... love his Tidser quote

Josh Cooper’s journey to this point has been far from straightforward. This time last year, he was without a club deal, but his determination and work ethic have paid dividends. “I was saying that to my family, I didn’t have a deal last year. Then I came in, felt I was decent under McPake, showed good signs, and then Tidser, just whatever happened there? Then the gaffer came in again, new deal, and straight away another new deal. So, I’m delighted.”


About sums it up for me as well.
Clear talent wasted for a whole season near enough.

Zwei Pints Bier und ein Päckchen Chips bitte
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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: GJS93  
Date:   Thu 24 Jul 21:12

another 3....3 weeks ago they were trying to sign Dylan Easton to play in that role, how things can change.

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 Re: Josh Cooper Extension
Topic Originator: red-star-par  
Date:   Thu 24 Jul 22:18

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GJS93, Thu 24 Jul 21:12

another 3....3 weeks ago they were trying to sign Dylan Easton to play in that role, how things can change.


I bet we get more value out of Josh Cooper over the 3 year deal, than the Rovers get out of Easton in the same time frame
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