I'm from a council estate myself, and the biggest release we had as kids was football. That's where all the great players learn their trade - as kids having a kickabout. — Colin Cooper Copy Share Image
When I left Bradford and got a phone call from Dave Parnaby asking 'did I want to come back in?', I was delighted to accept. The whole buzz at the club at the moment is great for someone like me… — Colin Cooper Copy Share Image
We had to be down early to get the best stuff for the pros we looked after and then get the rags that we… — Colin Cooper Copy Share Image
After joining as a youth trainee at 16 from school, in my first two or three years the club was on a financial downward… — Colin Cooper Copy Share Image
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… — Colin Cooper Copy Share Image
When I left Bradford and got a phone call from Dave Parnaby asking 'did I want to come back in?', I was delighted to… — Colin Cooper Copy Share Image
I played with a fracture in my foot for seven months without knowing it. — Colin Cooper Copy Share Image
I'm from a council estate myself, and the biggest release we had as kids was football. That's where all the great players learn their… — Colin Cooper Copy Share Image
