We weren't treated as prima-donnas. We had to roll up our sleeves and graft with the groundsman. Kids don't have to do anymore. That makes you appreciate things when it turns in your favour and you become a successful professional.

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Media work
Cooper was a regular guest on the ITV late night football review programme Soccer Night which was hosted by Roger Tames. In 2005 Cooper was awarded a one-year contract extension which saw him play at the age of 39. Statistics
Statistics for league appearances only


Honours
Zenith Data Systems Cup: Runner up 1989/90 with Middlesbrough.

Colin Terence Cooper (born 28 February 1967 in Durham England) is an English former footballer who spent most of his career at Middlesbrough and Nottingham Forest. Cooper is part of the Middlesbrough coaching staff after leaving his role of assistant manager at Bradford City.