Steve Cooper has paid tribute to a terminally-ill Swansea City fan following their win over Middlesbrough.
Mark Quinn, an ex-solider from from Port Talbot, is in the advanced stages of cancer, but contacted the club recently to donate a number of pairs of new football boots and balls for local children in need, through the charity working with the club known as 'The Boot Room'.
Quinn came in for praise from Swans chairman Trevor Birch in Saturday's matchday programme, who wrote: "Mark should be an inspiration to everyone."
And those thoughts were echoed by Cooper following a well-deserved win for his side.
He said: "I met a Swansea fan before the game, (well half-Swansea, half-Liverpool) who's not got long to live but has made some wonderful gestures, Mark Quinn.
"He got a mention in the programme today and I'd like to give him another mention.
"He was having a brilliant day before the game, and I hope he's having an even better day now.
"I chatted to him before the game and he's a real inspiration. I just want to give him a bit of recognition today."
Saturday's result ends a period of six league games without a win, and Cooper admits he was pleased by the composure shown by his side.
"I thought we were the better team and we deserved to win," he said. "I think we were the team that really wanted to pay with the ball and be creative and try and create proper chances.
"I would've liked more of it truth be told and we were disappointed to go to 1-1. I think we look at ourselves again and we can do better.
"We're giving away goals that we shouldn't be. So we're slightly disappointed with that, but we've responded well by scoring two quick goals after it."
A red card for Middlesbrough substitute Marcus Browne arguably proved a turning point in the game, while Paddy McNair was also given his marching orders for a challenge on Matt Grimes.
And after voicing his concerns over the standard of officiating in the Championship in recent weeks, Cooper says Dean Whitestone got both decisions corrent.
"With no disrespect to Jonathan and Middlesbrough, my opinion is they're both red cards. I thought the second one was worse than the first one and we're really glad Grimes hasn't got a facial injury," he said.
"That's just my personal opinion.
"But I just want to focus on our attitude and our commitment. We're delighted for the supporters and the staff here, because they want a team winning at home. Everyone wants that."
