Neale Cooper | Tributes from the world of football

The footballing world has paid tribute to Aberdeen legend Neale Cooper with former clubs, journalists and Dons supporters all coming together.

FORMER CLUBS

Aston Villa

RIP Neale Cooper

Neale played for us for two years from 1986-88. Thoughts are with his family and friends at this very sad time#AVFC pic.twitter.com/DzeIzECuCj

— Aston Villa FC (@AVFCOfficial) May 28, 2018

Dunfermline

Everyone at DAFC is extremely saddened to hear of the passing of former player Neale Cooper.

Our thoughts are with his family and friends at this time. pic.twitter.com/outtjKGmHE

— Dunfermline Athletic (@officialdafc) May 28, 2018

Gillingham

Everyone at Gillingham FC is devastated to hear that former manager Neale Cooper has died at the age of 54.

Our thoughts and condolences are with Neale’s friends and family at this difficult time. #Gills pic.twitter.com/zCsKuYSuuD

— Gillingham FC (@TheGillsFC) May 28, 2018

Hartlepool

Everyone at Hartlepool United is absolutely devastated to hear that former boss Neale Cooper has died at the age of 54.

Our thoughts and sincere condolences are with his family and friends at this time.

We are heartbroken. pic.twitter.com/ate6cCo2lF

— Hartlepool United FC (@Official_HUFC) May 28, 2018

Rangers

The thoughts of everyone at #RangersFC are tonight with the family and friends of Neale Cooper.

The Board of Directors, management, players and staff send our sincere condolences at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/gIi5l6XHEp

— Rangers Football Club (@RangersFC) May 28, 2018

Ross County

We are deeply saddened to hear that Neale Cooper passed away earlier today. Our sincere sympathy and heartfelt condolences go out to the family at this difficult time. RIP Neale. #Staggies pic.twitter.com/2qnQBBNgaZ

— Ross County FC (@RCFCStaggies) May 28, 2018

MEDIA

Henry Winter

What a player Neale Cooper was. Beckenbauer admired him deeply. Ferguson picked him and shaped him. Desperately sad news about his passing away. Thoughts with his family. RIP. https://t.co/MBeSkDT9wD

— Henry Winter (@henrywinter) May 28, 2018

Jim Spence

The admiration and respect Neale Cooper was held in, is very apparent on here tonight. Opposing fans can engage in rough old banter with each other, but we all know when we’ve lost a true great, and that crosses any divide.

— Jim Spence (@JimSpenceSport) May 28, 2018

Derek McGregor

Neale Cooper was a gem of a guy. In newspaper terms he was always quotable. As a person he was always sincere, always funny, always keen to help. He cared. A proper heart on the sleeve man. I count myself very lucky to have known him. RIP Neale.

— Derek McGregor (@McGregorDerek) May 29, 2018

Paul Third

RIP Neale Cooper. A man who achieved great things yet remained so humble. He knew I was as green as grass when I started in journalism 17 years ago yet he had the patience of a saint with me and helped me along the way. The Northern Lights will be dimmer without him.

— Paul Third (@PJ_PThird) May 28, 2018

THE RED ARMY

Graham Hunter

Was only out with Tattie and Charlie a few months ago. And speaking at a dinner with him this time last year. Absolutely devastated. Funny, lovely, talented Dandy. Loved him to pieces. Can’t believe it pic.twitter.com/1XMcXkOzc0

— Graham Hunter (@BumperGraham) May 28, 2018

Dolly Digital

Dandy Twitter is a right emotional place tonight, and rightly so. I hope his family and close friends can see this outpouring of sadness, celebration and recollection. Neale Cooper was many things, to many people. I just didn’t realise how many selfies he’d endured! #StandFree https://t.co/hpCwAm2BLy

— Dolly Digital (@dollydigital) May 28, 2018

Dons Supporters Together

Neale Cooper won the European Cup Winners Cup, the Super Cup, 2 League titles, 4 Scottish Cups & the League Cup and he did it all before he’d even turned 24.

Remarkable. He lived any Aberdonian kids dream and he did it with a smile that was so infectious. pic.twitter.com/oEBBEqlK5t

— Dons Supporters (@DonsSupporters) May 28, 2018

@ps_83

Words, it’s what you try to say when something goes wrong, sad happens or you lose someone. Today Aberdeen lost someone, not just anyone, a man who brought joy to those he met and had the pleasure to see him play. Tonight we raise a glass to a true Dons legend, RIP Neale Cooper

— Bill (@PS_83) May 28, 2018

Paul Lawrie

Very sad to hear of the passing of Aberdeen legend Neale cooper, thoughts with his family at this awful time, met him loads of times great guy always good fun RIP big chap

— Paul Lawrie (@PaulLawriegolf) May 28, 2018

@ScottishSuzee

Just away to Pittodrie to leave this wee fella for the legend Neale Cooper #RipNeale #RIPtattie @AberdeenFC pic.twitter.com/Mf02ZcJpOa

— Susan C (@ScottishSuzee) May 28, 2018

@ScottyGAFC

RIP Neale Cooper – dons legend and the best of men

— Scott Garden (@ScottyGAFC) May 28, 2018