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Glasgow Times
3 days ago
- Sport
- Glasgow Times
Rangers legend Davie Cooper memorabilia to be auctioned
Three rare items from the late Davie Cooper's football career are to be sold at McTear's Auctioneers on Thursday, June 19. The memorabilia includes the winger's Rangers Hall of Fame trophy, a jersey from his selection in the club's all-time Greatest Team, and a match-worn Motherwell shirt from the 1990–91 Scottish Cup-winning campaign. Davie Cooper's greatest team jersey (Image: Supplied) Read more: Celtic and Rangers 'target' Swedish winger after semi-final run The items, consigned by Cooper's relative Ian Clark, are expected to attract strong interest from football fans and collectors. Discussing his decision to part with the items, Ian said: "I couldn't believe it when I received the shirts and the trophy. "I am an avid Rangers fan and the pieces have had pride of place in my house for a number of years now. "Uncle Davie was an incredible player and a true gentleman off the pitch. "It will be tough to part with the items but I think it is time to pass them on and let another fan get as much pleasure as I have from them." Headlining the collection is the Rangers Hall of Fame trophy, which was awarded posthumously in 2000 when Cooper was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame. The bronze bust on a slate base is inscribed with "Rangers Football Club, Hall of Fame, Davie Cooper 1977 – 1989". This unique item is expected to sell for between £2,000 and £4,000. The Greatest Team jersey, which was presented to Cooper's family in 1999 after a worldwide fan poll selected him for Rangers' all-time best eleven, is anticipated to reach between £800 and £1,200. Meanwhile, the match-worn claret and amber Motherwell jersey is expected to sell for between £500 and £1,000. This shirt was worn during the later stages of the tournament, which ended in a dramatic 4–3 final victory over Dundee United at Hampden Park. Davie Cooper's Motherwell shirt (Image: Supplied) Davie Cooper (1956–1995) is widely considered one of Scotland's greatest footballers, known for his exceptional skill, composure, and creativity on the pitch. During his illustrious career, he played for Clydebank, Rangers, and Motherwell, and was inducted into the Hall of Fame at each club. The star player earned 22 caps for Scotland, scored six international goals, and was part of the squad at the 1986 FIFA World Cup. His sudden passing in 1995 at the age of just 39 sent shockwaves through the football community. Read more: 'I wore the shirt with pride' - Rangers loanee pens farewell message Brian Clements, managing director at McTear's said: "Davie Cooper was an extraordinary talent and a beloved figure in Scottish football. "These items not only reflect his remarkable career but also the deep affection in which he is still held by fans. "We expect strong interest from collectors and supporters alike." The Davie Cooper memorabilia will be part of McTear's Sporting History Auction, which will feature a variety of historic lots including Old Firm medals, rare jerseys, early match tickets, and programmes. More information about the auction is available on the McTear's website.
Daily Record
27-05-2025
- Sport
- Daily Record
Rangers fans get chance to grab piece of 9 in a row memorabilia as historic silverware to go on sale at auction
The item will be sold next month and is a rare chance for supporters to get their hands on a coveted piece of club history An authentic piece of silverware that marked Rangers ' ninth consecutive title victory in the 1990s is set to go up for auction next month and could collect a whopping £12,000. The Bell's Whisky League Championship Trophy from the 1996-1997 season will go up for auction on Thursday June 19 at Glasgow-based McTear's, which is one of the oldest independent auction houses in the UK. On May 7 1997, Gers skipper Richard Gough lifted the league title at Tannadice after a lone goal from Brian Laudrup against Dundee United saw the Ibrox giants retain the league championship for a ninth year in succession. Neither Rangers or Celtic have ever managed to win the league 10 years in a row, and Walter Smith's side were denied that remarkable feet in the following season when Feyenoord legend Wim Jansen's Hoops edged out the Light Blues to claim the crown for the first time since 1988. But the trophy - which is 21 centimetres wide - that Gough held aloft just over 28 years ago will be up for auction at a special event next month. The lucky buyer of the trophy will also receive the piece of silverware in it's original box with paperwork from the Scottish Football Museum verifying it's authenticity. The trophy's estimated value is between £9,000-12,000. McTears' full listing of the auction event reads: "Rangers FC history will be showcased by the important 'Nine in a Row' Championship trophy, as well as a remarkable Hall of Fame trophy awarded posthumously to legend Davie Cooper. "Further Rangers FC medals, also Celtic FC medals, rare jerseys, early tickets, programmes and many more sporting relics will come under the hammer in this, Scotland's premier auction dedicated to sporting history." Also on sale at the Sporting History, Important Trophies, Medals & Jerseys event is a Rangers Hall of Fame Trophy that was posthumously awarded to Ibrox legend Davie Cooper following his death in 1995. It's estimated value is between £2,000-4,000. Other items in the auction include rare Rangers programme for a match against Clyde way back in 1947 that could fetch £500 and a Coronation Cup Final programme from the clash between Celtic and Newcastle United in 1953 that is valued at approximately £120. Follow Record Sport on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram for all of the up-to-the minute breaking news, video and audio on the SPFL, the Scotland national team and beyond. You can get all the news you need on our dedicated Rangers and Celtic pages, and sign up to our newsletters to make sure you never miss a beat throughout the season. We're also on WhatsApp where we bring all the latest breaking news and transfer gossip directly to you phone. Join our Rangers community here and our Celtic community here.
The Herald Scotland
27-05-2025
- Sport
- The Herald Scotland
Davie Cooper's Rangers Hall of Fame trophy to go under the hammer
Headlining the collection is the prestigious Rangers Hall of Fame trophy, awarded posthumously in 2000 when Cooper was inducted into the club's Hall of Fame. The bronze bust on a slate base, inscribed with Rangers Football Club, Hall of Fame, Davie Cooper 1977 – 1989, carries an estimate of £2,000 to £4,000. Also going to auction is the 'Greatest Team' jersey, presented to Cooper's family in 1999 after a worldwide fan poll selected him for Rangers' all-time best eleven. With "Greatest Team" embroidered next to the club badge, the cherished item is expected to fetch between £800 and £1,200. Davie Cooper's Greatest Ever Rangers team jersey could fetch £1200 (Image: McTear's Auctioneers) The final lot comes from Cooper's time at Motherwell in the form of a match-worn claret and amber jersey from the club's 1990–91 Scottish Cup run. Worn during the later stages of the tournament, the shirt represents a historic campaign that culminated in a dramatic 4–3 final victory over Dundee United at Hampden Park. It is estimated at £500 to £1,000. Speaking about the decision to part with the items, vendor Ian Clark said: 'I couldn't believe it when I received the shirts and the trophy. I am an avid Rangers fan and the pieces have had pride of place in my house for a number of years now. 'Uncle Davie was an incredible player and a true gentleman off the pitch. It will be tough to part with the items but I think it is time to pass them on and let another fan get as much pleasure as I have from them.' Davie Cooper is widely regarded as one of Scotland's finest footballing talents. His career included standout spells at Rangers, Motherwell and Clydebank, and he was inducted into each club's Hall of Fame. READ MORE: Cooper earned 22 caps for Scotland, scoring six goals, and featured in the 1986 FIFA World Cup. His untimely death in 1995 at the age of 39 left the football world in mourning. Commenting on the auction, Brian Clements, McTear's managing director, said: 'Davie Cooper was an extraordinary talent and a beloved figure in Scottish football. These items not only reflect his remarkable career but also the deep affection in which he is still held by fans. We expect strong interest from collectors and supporters alike.' The Cooper memorabilia will be part of McTear's Sporting History Auction on June 19, which features an array of historic lots including Old Firm medals, rare jerseys, early match tickets and programmes.
Scottish Sun
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
Rod Stewart in poignant Davie Cooper tribute as he recalls special day with Celtic and Rangers legends Burns and Smith
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) SIR ROD STEWART was taken back in time 30 years to an emotional day in Scottish football with the help of a Scottish Junior club this month. The Celtic-daft rocker, 80, crossed the Old Firm divide back in 1995 when he took part in a charity game in honour of late Rangers great Davie Cooper. 2 Rod Stewart proudly displaying a programme with a special tribute 2 He was taken back in time to an emotional day in 1995 Ibrox legend Cooper tragically passed away in March of that year aged just 39 and on June 1, Celtic and Rangers icons united to pay tribute to the former Clydebank, Motherwell and Gers winger. A charity game was held in his honour at Newlandsfield Park which saw the likes of Walter Smith, Tommy Burns and Jimmy Johnstone all turn out for Davie Cooper's Appeal Select. It was an emotional day for all as Old Firm heroes put their rivalries to one side to remember the iconic wide-man. But it was the Maggie May singer who was the headline act as he captained the L.A. Exiles and played 35 minutes before he suffered an injury and was forced off before half-time. The Los Angeles based team was an amateur team which Stewart owned and was made up of English expatriates plus a few celebrities, including Billy Duffy of the Cult. They played in a senior football league in Palos Verdes, California. Around 6,500 fans turned up to Newlandsfield in the Southside to watch Stewart take on Burns and Smith and Co in 1995. It was an occasion that is still fondly remembered to this day as Pollok FC - the club that hosted the showdown - paid tribute to the emotional day in one of their recent match-day programmes. Pollok hosted Benburb FC in the West of Scotland Premier Division on April 12 and the club printed a rarely-seen picture of Stewart alongside Old Firm greats Burns and Smith, who were holding the league and Scottish Cup trophy. The picture was taken either before the charity game or post-match. Rod Stewart steals show as he does duet with Carragher and dances at Celtic v Bayern And Stewart now has a piece of memorabilia to remember the iconic day as Pollok revealed last night that some fans managed to get a hold of the singer and sent him a copy of the programme. The rocker posed for a picture while holding the prized copy, which he signed with the message, "thank you Pollok". The club then shared the snap and responded with a message to the icon as well. Their caption read: "One of our matchday programmes found its way to @rodstewart, and we hope he enjoyed revisiting his visit to Newlandsfield in 1995! "Thanks for supporting the Southside's local team!" Keep up to date with ALL the latest news and transfers at the Scottish Sun football page
