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Sam Frost

Former Bristol City and Bristol Rovers player and manager Terry Cooper has died

Terry Cooper, the only man to manage and play for both Bristol City and Bristol Rovers, has died aged 77.

The Leeds United legend and 20-cap England international also played for both Bristol clubs in a stellar career.

Many of his former clubs and colleagues paid tribute to the the Yorkshireman on Saturday night.

The Robins labelled Cooper "A true City legend", while the Football Association said it was "deeply saddened" by the former left-back's death.

The majority of Cooper's playing career was spent in the North, playing 250 games for Leeds United and winning First Division in 1969.

He then moved to Middlesbrough, where he passed a century of appearances, before relocating to the West Country.

A brief spell at Ashton Gate was followed by a 50-appearance stint at Rovers as player manager from 1980-81.

After a move to Doncaster Rovers, Cooper returned to the Robins in 1982 and made 60 appearances as player manager before hanging up his boots in 1984.

He spent four more years in charge of City, leading the club to Wembley twice and winning the Football League Trophy in 1986.

He later managed Exeter City and Birmingham City before scouting across the continent for Southampton until his retirement.

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