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Leigh Vernon Cooper (born 7 May 1961) is an English football manager and former player. He progressed through the youth system at Plymouth Argyle to make his first team debut in November 1979 against Colchester United.〔("Leigh Cooper profile" ). Greens on Screen. Retrieved 5 February 2010.〕 Having established himself as a regular on the left side of midfield, he scored his first of 18 goals for the club in January 1981 against Millwall. Cooper became one of the youngest players to captain a side in the Football League, at the age of 22, when he was given the armband by Johnny Hore, the club's manager and a former Argyle player.〔("Leigh Cooper profile" ). Plymouth Argyle. Retrieved 5 February 2010.〕 He helped the club reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup in 1984,〔("Watford 1–0 Argyle" ). Greens on Screen. Retrieved 29 July 2010.〕 leading the side out against Watford at Villa Park, but his stray pass led to the winning goal for their opponents.〔Danes, ''Complete Record'', pp. 71–72.〕 He lost his place in the side the following year before being converted into a full back, and he was a key member of Dave Smith's team that gained promotion to the Second Division in 1986.〔("1985–86 Third Division" ). Statto. Retrieved 29 July 2010.〕 Cooper was not far from making his 400th Argyle appearance when he broke his leg in the autumn of 1988, which effectively ended his career with the club. He returned to make two appearances in the 1989–90 season, taking his total tally to 387, before being released that summer.〔 His next move was to Aldershot, where he made 33 league appearances,〔("Leigh Cooper profile" ). Neil Brown. Retrieved 29 July 2010.〕 before they were wound up at the High Court in March 1992 and forced to resign from the Football League.〔("Club history" ). Aldershot Town. Retrieved 29 July 2010.〕 He returned to the West Country to play non-league football for Truro City,〔 before retiring. Cooper is fondly remembered for his pace, creativity and consistency, which made him a crowd favourite throughout his career.〔Danes, ''Complete Record'', p. 90.〕 After retiring from playing, he has combined several managerial roles with a career at a training and development company in Plymouth.〔("Where are they now?" ). BBC Sport. 8 March 2007. Retrieved 5 February 2010.〕 Among the clubs he has managed are Truro City,〔 Holsworthy, Saltash United and Liskeard Athletic, his most recent club.〔"Cooper set to stay". ''Western Morning News''. 17 April 2010. 〕〔("Cooper walking away was a shock" ). ''Cornish Guardian''. 15 September 2010. Retrieved 15 September 2010.〕 ==References== ;General * ;Specific 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「Leigh Cooper」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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