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Topic: Josh Cooper Extension
1. Author:  king lad        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 17:09

Courier reporting we`ve signed up Josh Cooper to an extension to 2028

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2. Author:  DAPAR        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 17:20

Great news. Not only the extension in itself (well done Josh), but the message it sends to the whole squad... do well and be recognised for it.

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3. Author:  wee eck        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 17:30

What a great reward for hard work, persistence and self-belief! I think we`ve got to give James McPake credit for giving the lad a chance and persuading him to hang around when the German owners froze the budget and put his initial deal on ice.

The Courier also mentions the link with Mason Munn with the caveat - `However, it is understood the 19-year-old is one of a number the Pars have on a list of options.’



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4. Author:  Berkey        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 17:52

Half agree wee eck, cooper was a benchwarmer for Stirling the season before he joined us so a no brainer for him to hang around for a chance at full time football.

Hopefully he’s in for a big breakthrough season though, so it’s worked out well for all concerned. Here’s hoping he continues to develop.

The post below replying to me is by one of .nets finest champions of mediocrity!

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5. Author:  cammypar 1995        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 17:52

wee eck, Wed 23 Jul 17:30

What a great reward for hard work, persistence and self-belief! I think we`ve got to give James McPake credit for giving the lad a chance and persuading him to hang around when the German owners froze the budget and put his initial deal on ice.

The Courier also mentions the link with Mason Munn with the caveat - `However, it is understood the 19-year-old is one of a number the Pars have on a list of options.’


He only made 18 appearances under McPake out of 31 since signing. He hardly a proper run to build any kind of momentum. Only managed 3 goals in that time, but since McPake left, he`s added another 4 already. Lennon’s backed him, given him a proper chance, and he’s repaid that faith with a good bit of form. That’s down to Cooper proving himself when given the chance.

c'mon the pars

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6. Author:  Dandy Warhol        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 18:05

Guys ffs, McPake deserves a bit credit for finding the lad, adter that though it`s all on Josh, excellent attitude, delighted for him.

I don`t wanna go down like disco.

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7. Author:  Jeffery        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 18:11

Good news. Credit to Josh for earning the extension.

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8. Author:  wee eck        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 18:26

One thing I don`t like about this forum is the way people are branded `hero` or `villain` with no allowance for nuance. It`s highly likely that Josh Cooper wouldn`t even be at our club if it wasn`t for James McPake. Credit is due to NL for seeing his potential too and fitting him into the way he wants his team to play.



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9. Author:  Indiapar1        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 18:46

The key thing with Josh Cooper is the level of improvement. It tells you many things from his inherent willingness to improve and general commitment. The management team clearly believes he is worth the investment.

G Wardrope

Post Edited (Wed 23 Jul 20:37)

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10. Author:  Bannockburn Par        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 19:18

Have to applaud the club here, Josh is going to have clubs chasing after him. You want him…get the cheque book out.

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11. Author:  RossF        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 19:19

I was thinking that after the Dumbarton game about McPake wee eck. To be honest, the signing was a bit underwhelming for me at the time as he was seen as a ‘super sub’ at Stirling who were relegated to league two. McPake obviously saw potential and after a full preseason under Lennon he is showing he is more than capable. Hopefully that will continue into the league. It’s a positive move giving him an extension. If he keeps playing like this he could have a decent career.



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12. Author:  Buster_Brown        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 19:34

Often course McPake should take some praise, at the end of the day he could see the potential Cooper had and thought he was worth the chance, and persuaded him to hang around with no wages for 3 months.

ANYWAY, the real praise must go to Josh Cooper, who has worked his ass off to get into this position and he rightly deserves it. Delight for him and delighted to have him here for a few more years yet.

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13. Author:  Raymie the Legend        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 19:42

That’s a good move. You would hope he will only improve.




It`s bloody tough being a legend
Ron Atkinson - 1983


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14. Author:  red-star-par        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 20:27

Good example to any young player. I`ve seen guys getting released by clubs and they just seem to give up. He`s came in, worked without a contract to try and earn a deal. This season, physically he looks a lot bigger and stronger, he must have put the work in at the gym

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15. Author:  buffy        
Date: Wed 23rd Jul 2025. 21:51

Great news.

”Buffy’s Buns are the finest in Fife”, J. Spence 2019”

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16. Author:  RMGpar        
Date: Thu 24th Jul 2025. 07:48

Great news! The lad works hard on and off the pitch. the fact he turned down offers to keep training with us last year with no guarantee of a deal speaks volumes.

Did he just sign a 1 year deal in the summer? Or was that a auto extension to his contract?



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17. Author:  DJAS        
Date: Thu 24th Jul 2025. 17:57

Now confirmed.





Predictor league winner 2012/2013


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18. Author:  wee eck        
Date: Thu 24th Jul 2025. 18:16

It didn`t really register with me yesterday that he`d effectively been given a 3-year deal. That`s quite a vote of confidence. Doesn`t it exceed NL`s contract?

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19. Author:  nick_dafc1        
Date: Thu 24th Jul 2025. 20:24

wee eck, Thu 24 Jul 18:16

It didn`t really register with me yesterday that he`d effectively been given a 3-year deal. That`s quite a vote of confidence. Doesn`t it exceed NL`s contract?


We like handing out these long contracts, ended up stuck with Wighton and O Halloran last season and Mehmet this season.

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20. Author:  Dandy Warhol        
Date: Thu 24th Jul 2025. 20:35

nick_dafc1, Thu 24 Jul 20:24

wee eck, Thu 24 Jul 18:16

It didn`t really register with me yesterday that he`d effectively been given a 3-year deal. That`s quite a vote of confidence. Doesn`t it exceed NL`s contract?


We like handing out these long contracts, ended up stuck with Wighton and O Halloran last season and Mehmet this season.


Can i book you for a party?

I don`t wanna go down like disco.

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