If he was technically better and had a range of passes in him he wouldn't be with us and worth a nice wedge. Great defender but lacks technical ability which has probably held him back from playing at the next level. . We saw it in Creswell. you see it in the premier, defenders have to be able to play football as well as defend now.
Cooper can only benefit and improve from Rowetts experience/ input with him being a defender himself. I think we paid a loan fee for his first spell and then around £300 k/ £350,00k when he signed from Reading on a permanent. So say £800,00k tops. He's still got age on his side too, he's 28 and with scope for improving.
He has been a great buy for us, £800,000 combined for a loan spell and then a permanent from Reading. He loves the club, is loyal and has saved us money in the transfer department. Same goes for Hutchinson ( £500,000 ) It's a big Shame about Hutchinsons age and injuries catching up with him.
Hutchinson's 33 this year and can't go on forever. I still think he's got it in him at this level as long as he can avoid injury. I disagree with the suggestion he should be replaced. His leadershup qualities are superb and vital in my opinion. Both he and Cooper are the epitome of what we love and expect from a Millwall Player.
Two footballers/ people that were born to represent Millwall. Warrior like in stature, heart and when in battle. They lead by example. I have never seen either of them, not perforn for us or the badge, give in, hide, shirk a tackle or not care. Their reading of the game and timing is superb. They've been very loyal to us and the club to them. It's important for the team that we have players like that.
