Stevie Cooper R.I.P.
By Chris Mac
February 17 2004
I think I speak for most Airdrie Fans when I say I am still in shock after hearing about the death of Stevie Cooper. To say we are gutted is an under statement.
As a tribute, I would like every one to post something within the thread Diamond Jim began and I will add it to this story as a tribute. It can then be printed out and sent with our best wishes to his family.
I Hope this meets with everyones approval.
diamond jim EK
I'm sorry to announce the death, last night, of Stevie Cooper. I have no further details, but send my condolences to his family.
This is a
shock and a sad loss; I liked his wholehearted, honest endeavour.
My deepest sympathies (& I am sure, that of the club) are extended to his
family.
here here
sentiments echoed - shock to the system though
Sad news
indeed, thought go to his family.
RIP big man
Sad news.
Condolences to his family.
Zdb
Sad News.
R.I.P Stevie.
Deepest
condolences to his family.
R.I.P. Stevie
Allan
Thanke for all the memories big man.
A fantastic player, sadly missed, thanks for the great memories, R.I.P
DBW
A big
favourite of mine....and many other Diamonds. Remember his hat trick at Somerset
Park in the 90's, followed by his double somersault celebration. Legendary.
RIP big man.
i loved the
big man,im shocked. someone find out wot happened
Rg
R I P BIG YIN :?-(
Another legend lost, best wishes to his family
One of my
fondest memories was his headed goal in the semi v hearts.
R.I.P. Stevie.
I totally can't believe this has happened, it doesn't seem that long ago that Stevie Cooper was wearing the Diamond, to say im shocked is an understatement, to think he was only 39 years old is tragic, very very sad news, RIP Stevie, you where a legend.
Deepest
condolences to his family, A man who will be sadly missed but always rememberd.
Rest in Peace Big Guy
R.I.P big man, thanks for the memories!!
sad to hear of
the death of the big man. many happy memories including that header against
Hearts in the cup.
RIP Stevie Cooper
Trenchie04
Really shocked
R.I.P Cooperman
col
sorry to hear about coops.great player and a great guy. best memory was him going in goals at partick, i believe, when johnny got injured and we won 2-1 thanks to a connelly goal in injury time.thanks for the memories
Big Tam
Can't believe this has happened. One of my all-time favourites to wear the Diamond. So many great memories of Coops. Got us to the cup final, in goals at Morton, somersaults after goals and many more. Sincere condolences to his family who we met in York at pre-season a few years back. Thanks for the memories Big Man.
Got to admit
this is hard to accept...absolutley tragic that he's gone already 
RIP Stevie Cooper
Desmond Dekker
Yes, a very
sad loss. Scored many a goal for us and, like several others I too was there
when he scored a hat-trick ( in the first half if I remember correctly?) at
Somerset Park where he executed, for the first time in an Airdrie jersey, his
sommersault celebration.
Condolences to his family.
Kenny1978
Very, very sad
news, found this though (From a football and business paper/essay )that brought
a wee smile to my face....
How do you think he is? He scored an own goal in the first leg and missed a
penalty tonight. He’ll be all right after a couple of years in Siberia.
Alex MacDonald, Airdrie manager, on Steve Cooper's part in a play-off defeat by
Hibernian, 1997.
freeman
Sad news. Was
a great player and will be sadly missed.
R.I.P Stevie
Totally
gutted,cant believe it,said in the daily record (page17)that he passed away in
his sleep,R.I.P big man
Can someone try to find out more details so we can send flowers or a wreath.
Gone but not forgotton
Gutted. Sad news indeed. My thoughts go to the family.
Tory Boy
I’m actually
quite genuinely gutted about stevie Cooper always gave a 100% for Airdrie.
Sad, sad news.
I'm seriously gutted he was my favourite player.
Condolences to his family.
R.I.P. Coop
Echo the
sentiments above.
The man was a great target man, goalscorer, personality and always played for
the diamond.
R.I.P. Stevie, you WILL be sadly missed!!!
Always caused
Dunfermline problems whenever he played against us, very physical but had a lot
of ability for his size.
Very sad news indeed - RIP.
Sad news
indeed.
Will always remember Stevie's goal against Hearts and his screamer in the League
Cup semi against Raith.
Every bit an Airdrie legend.
Devastating
news. met his parents down at a pre-season tourney a few years back, great
people.
can we get a minutes silence for him before this saturdays game ?
jopper2
I can't
believe this, he was such a young guy. An absolute legend. Echo all the
sentiments above.
RIP big man and if you happen to see a football up there, it came from the Hibs
play-off game
supermarioAUFC
THERES ONLY
ONE STEVIE COOPER.
My thoughts go out to his family.
Sparkly_Diamond
Can only add
to what everyone else has said. He was a hero of mine and I am gutted by the
news.
My thoughts go out to his family and friends.
P.S Agree with
Gary
about the minutes silence.
Cant really
say much that hasn't been said already,
Cooper had the best jumping ability i have ever seen, a legend in every Airdrie
fans eyes.
R.I.P Stevie
My deepest
condolences to his family and may our memories of him live on.
<> The Publican <>
bog roll bob
R.I.P stevey
great memories , diamonds legend
Airdrieloyal
Stevie summed
up the "Airdrie spirit".
The best header of a ball i have ever seen and will always be a fans
favourite!!!
Best wishes to his nearest and dearest.
Awe the best in your new team steve you will be scoring goal,s when you go up there.My regard,s to all his kin folk
Diamond_Hannah
Never Be
Forgotten!
R.I.P big man
Smashing player Steve Cooper. As a York City fan he didn't play for us long but I remember him being able to jump higher than any player I've ever seen at Bootham Crescent. Referees used to penalise him 'cos they didn't believe anyone could jump that high without fouling. Loved his celebrations.
RIP Stevie, thanks for the memories.
Rot Weiß Papagei
Who can forget that back page of the "Daily Ranger" of him scoring a header in the cup-semi against Hearts while wearing a super-imposed Superman costume!
Barry
R.I.P Big man, Sadly missed.
Goldthorpe/t
Great player,great guy,what more can you say--really sorry to hear this.
Beavis
Shocked and saddened to hear the news. His free-kick against Raith at Broadwood that almost ripped the net off will live on for many-a-year.
R.I.P Big Man
Scott
Can hardly believe it, he was brilliant, thoughts go out to his family, we'll never forget you Coop.
Very sad news!
Still can't believe it
My thoughts are with his family at this sad time.
Rest in Peace Coops. X
Carlos The Jackal
One word.
LEGEND!
Rab
God Bless Big Man!!!!!
JR
Very sad news indeed.
Now he was an Aidrie legend. Totally committed.
Spitzy
Very sad news.
Sincere sympathy for his family.
I still remember his double summersault after scoring our third in a game at Ayr.
Also, who could forget the goal that took us to the cup final.
Thanks for the memories, Stevie.
Neal
What a great guy, met him on two occaisions and he was really down to earth.
He will be sadly missed.
Wherever you are stevie, all the best
steve,
i never said i love you and never said goodbye,but i think you know how much i
love you, its more as each day goes bye,im trying to stay strong for hayley dale
and jade, i would like you to know were proud of you, you never threw your life
away you did all you wanted to do.your always in our hearts and thoughts.
you are simply the best.
i thank everybody for there support
we'll stick together forver.
keeley (i love you)
Diamond Dave
RIP, Stevie. Always be a legend in my books
Humo
What a tragedy. My condolensces to his wife and family. R.I.P.
Davie
RIP STEVIE
mcgags
yeah stevie, rip
Barri (nae nails) Stanton
RIP TO A LEGEND
diamond debs
gone but never forgot. rip stevie
exiled diamond
Condolences to the Cooper family.
Big G
One of my all time favourites, because when the going got tough, he never hid. Only knew one way to play and that was 100% all the time. Condolences to his wife and family...................RIP Big Man......gone, but your spirit will never be forgotten.
betty swallocks
only one word to describe the man..... legend and he always will be. was my favourite player of that time and will neva forget his goal in the semi against hearts. only last week i found my top with his name on the back and number 9 and as a tribute it will be worn at fives 2nite although i doubt i will b able 2 live up to coopermans standard or manage the celebration!
Carron Diamond
Firstly I'd like to take the time to pass on my most sincere condolences, firstly to Stevie's family and secondly to all his friends.To say that the man was an Airdrie legend is certainly not overstating just how important he became to Airdrieonians Football Club and also it's supporters. He embodied everything that diamonds supporters have always looked for in a player, a man who when things weren't going well certainly didn't look for a hiding place, but instead rolled up his sleeves and worked his bloody socks off, a man who never shirked a challenge and went in for a good few he really shouldn't have stood a chance of winning but did. In the short period of time that Stevie played for us he showed the attitude that any fan of the club would have shown if given the chance to play with a diamond on his jersey and that's no mean feat for a guy who probably hadn't heard of us until he was approached to sign. He was one of the most honest workmanlike professionals that I have ever had the privilege of watching wear the diamond.It was a sad day for most of us when Stevie left the club but it says a lot about the guy that there was no animosity shown toward him when he went to darkest Ayrshire and a better contract than we could probably have given him at the time. There's nothing wrong with looking after the interests of your family after all.I've still got loads of video highlights of games that Stevie played for us and I dare say the tapes will take an even bigger battering now than they did previously, in fact I might even make a copy for the club to show some of the youngsters so they too can know how much it should mean to them to play for this club.He will be sadly missed by myself and my son, who when he had just learned to talk I had him remember the name Stevie Cooper as a response when asked who his favourite player was.Thanks for all the fantastic memories Stevie.
diamonds 1878
An Airdrie legend. Surely a man for the Airdrie Hall of Fame. Thoughts go out to his family.
el gringo
Apart from Justin Fashanu, Stevie is the first player to pass away that I actually saw playing for Airdrie. And what a player he was, one of the best. A genuine shock and an absolute tragedy.
over the moon
Very sad news indeed, was a brilliant player and an excellent guy. goal against hearts brilliant and against thistle when johny got his jaw broke he played in goals. as for the minutes silence that is something that i think should get done without even thinking about it.
wee Ally
Id just like to echo everything thats alredy been said. Hees one of the first players I remember well. What a player he was, and we could do with him now! Il always remember him playing in goal one time, and clearing crosses with his head! May he rest in peace...RIP Stevie.
diamond forever
A great player who scored great goals for Airdrie. He played 100% for the jersey - that's all the Airdrie fans wanted, and we certainly got it !
Andy Waite
RIP Big Stevie
bannyfaws
Stevie Cooper was an Airdrie legend the minute the ball left his head in the semi against Hearts. he played in agony during that game if i remember, had bother with his toe but still helped us pull off a great victory.
diamond down under
Stevie brightened up many a dull afternoon with his guts, determination and fight for the game, he was proud to wear the Diamond and we are all proud he did, you are a true Diamond Coops - rest in peace - respect and thoughts to your family.
fernandez
My thoughts with his family - a great servant to the club at a time when we were probably at our best.
Neil Brown
My deepest sympathies to Coops family, Stevie was a favourite of mine big bustling Centre forward much loved by the Diamonds a sad loss.
Glasgow Diamond
A great striker who gave 100% for the Diamonds. Great stand in keeper too for when big Johnny had his injury scares. Will be Sadly missed by all true Diamonds. Condolences to his family
Weasel
totally gutted, sad day for everyone concerned. RIP big man.
Steve Sinnet
TODAY THE DIAMONDS LOST A BIT OF SPARKLE!
Diamond Forever
Stevie Cooper always gave me the impression that he was not just a player for Airdrie ! He was a fan ! He felt defeats like we did and celebrated victory with us ! He was one of us in every sense ! Sadly missed but fondly remembered. Thanks Stevie.
Gartlea Diamond
So sorry to hear about the death of Stevie Cooper. My thoughts are with his family. My own favourite memory is his goal in the semi against Hearts.
barr breaker
Looked after my son who was the mascot for the play off game against hibs, before game there was a bit of an atmosphere and he put his arm around him and led him onto the park cheers big man a true legend.
cakes
my only memory of him was 2 goals against accies in the midweek game at New Broomfield when I was mascot........well the only 1 that stands out
mick foley
Steve is an Airdrie hero for the goal which took us to the Scottish Cup final, if nothing else. But there was so much more to admire - a passionate player who always gave 100%.
Stewart Bryson
Sad Sad news. R.I.P. Stevie Cooper
ejq83
As young diamond going to some of my first airdrie games stevie was my first hero in a diamond!
onionz
Sad news a great player indeed
Gooza
A real tragedy, thanks for the memories Cooperman.
Fetish
I would just like to add my condolences to Stevie's family. A player like him who gave 100% effort in every game will always be held in high esteem.
Black
My favorite player from my first ever airdrie season. Always going to remember the goal in the the semi finals against hearts. Cooperman R.I.P Big man.
Daz Orr
When we were going for promotion and stevie went in goals against Partick was one of my favourite games of all-time. He could chest down the odd shot and almost put bye kicks into the oppositions box. Fantastic in the air and i have seen few people shoot harder. A true gentleman that had lots of time for people. Deepest Condolences to his family and friends. Thank you for the great memories, you made some of my lasting memories of Airdrieonians football club very special. For this i am truly grateful. This is a very sad day! R.I.P.
KB04
loss of a true legend, massive loss to all diamond fans, R.I.P. stevie and condolences to his family. a sad day indeed.
Daniel
i would like to pass on my condolences to his family even though i did not see stevie playing live but i seen him playing against rangers