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Steve Cooper was born in Pontypridd, Wales, to a family with a strong football background. His father, Keith Cooper, was a Welsh former football referee.
Early Playing Career
Late 1990s
Cooper joined Wrexham but did not make an appearance for the club. He was advised by manager Brian Flynn to pursue a coaching career instead of playing professionally. He later played for Total Network Solutions (now The New Saints), Rhyl, Bangor City, and Porthmadog in the Welsh football leagues.
Coaching Career Begins
2008
Cooper moved to Liverpool and was appointed as a youth coach, initially taking charge of the under-12s. He became the manager of Liverpool's academy in 2011.
England Youth Setup
2014
Cooper joined the England youth setup, initially coaching the U16s before moving to the U17s in 2015. He led the U17s to the final of the 2017 UEFA European U17 Championship and won the 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup.
Swansea City
2019
Cooper was appointed head coach of Swansea City on a three-year contract. He led the team to the playoff final in 2020/21 but lost to Brentford.
Nottingham Forest
2021
Cooper became the head coach of Nottingham Forest, leading the team from the bottom of the Championship to promotion to the Premier League in 2022. He was dismissed in December 2023 after a run of poor results.
Leicester City
20 June 2024
Cooper was appointed as the manager of Leicester City on a three-year contract. However, he was sacked on 24 November 2024 after a winless run of five games.
Departure from Leicester City
24 November 2024
Cooper's tenure at Leicester City ended after just five months due to a series of disappointing results, leaving the club 16th in the Premier League table.
Brief
Known For
Welsh professional football manager and former player.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 10 December 1979.
Born Place: Pontypridd, Wales.
Career
Past occupations: Manager of Nottingham Forest, Swansea City, England U17, England U16, and youth coach at Liverpool and Wrexham.
Previous Place of Work: Leicester City, Nottingham Forest, Swansea City, England U17, England U16, Liverpool, Wrexham.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: FIFA U-17 World Cup (2017), UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up (2017), EFL Championship play-offs (2022), EFL Championship Manager of the Month (August 2019, January 2021, April 2022).
Wikipedia Article
Welcome to the Steve Cooper (football manager) Hub! This community hub — built on top of and serving as a companion to the Wikipedia article — lets you discuss, collect, and organize everything related to Steve Cooper (football manager).
Steve Cooper was born in Pontypridd, Wales, to a family with a strong football background. His father, Keith Cooper, was a Welsh former football referee.
Early Playing Career
Late 1990s
Cooper joined Wrexham but did not make an appearance for the club. He was advised by manager Brian Flynn to pursue a coaching career instead of playing professionally. He later played for Total Network Solutions (now The New Saints), Rhyl, Bangor City, and Porthmadog in the Welsh football leagues.
Coaching Career Begins
2008
Cooper moved to Liverpool and was appointed as a youth coach, initially taking charge of the under-12s. He became the manager of Liverpool's academy in 2011.
England Youth Setup
2014
Cooper joined the England youth setup, initially coaching the U16s before moving to the U17s in 2015. He led the U17s to the final of the 2017 UEFA European U17 Championship and won the 2017 FIFA U17 World Cup.
Swansea City
2019
Cooper was appointed head coach of Swansea City on a three-year contract. He led the team to the playoff final in 2020/21 but lost to Brentford.
Nottingham Forest
2021
Cooper became the head coach of Nottingham Forest, leading the team from the bottom of the Championship to promotion to the Premier League in 2022. He was dismissed in December 2023 after a run of poor results.
Leicester City
20 June 2024
Cooper was appointed as the manager of Leicester City on a three-year contract. However, he was sacked on 24 November 2024 after a winless run of five games.
Departure from Leicester City
24 November 2024
Cooper's tenure at Leicester City ended after just five months due to a series of disappointing results, leaving the club 16th in the Premier League table.
Brief
Known For
Welsh professional football manager and former player.
Bio Dates and Places
Born Date: 10 December 1979.
Born Place: Pontypridd, Wales.
Career
Past occupations: Manager of Nottingham Forest, Swansea City, England U17, England U16, and youth coach at Liverpool and Wrexham.
Previous Place of Work: Leicester City, Nottingham Forest, Swansea City, England U17, England U16, Liverpool, Wrexham.
Achievements and Recognition
Awards: FIFA U-17 World Cup (2017), UEFA European Under-17 Championship runner-up (2017), EFL Championship play-offs (2022), EFL Championship Manager of the Month (August 2019, January 2021, April 2022).
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