AliousThe news of Liam Cooper’s potential free transfer to Hull City has sparked discussion since it was revealed on Saturday evening.
Cooper, a veteran with extensive Premier League and Championship experience, left Leeds United last season and represented Scotland in the European Championship in Germany.
He’s been seeking a new club since then.
Cooper, who hails from Hull, attended City’s recent goalless match against Millwall and is expected to finalize a contract with the club soon.
David Burns, a former Hull City commentator for BBC Radio Humberside, has closely followed Cooper’s career and offers his perspective on the potential signing.
Burns suggests that Cooper, at 32, would bring valuable experience to a relatively young Hull City squad, especially following Jean Michael Seri’s departure.
Currently, Chris Bedia and Lewie Coyle, both 28, are the oldest players in Tim Walter’s youthful team.
Cooper had limited playing time in his final season with Leeds, appearing in only 15 matches, with just one appearance in the last 16 games.
However, he did participate in Leeds’ 4-0 victory over Norwich in the Championship play-off semi-final, allowing him to bid farewell to the Elland Road fans.
Burns acknowledges Cooper’s extensive experience, including promotions with Leeds and Chesterfield, as well as his international career with Scotland.
He notes that some fans might be concerned about Cooper’s previous statements about being a Leeds fan, but from a purely football perspective, Burns believes Cooper could be a valuable addition to the squad.
The only question Burns raises is about Cooper’s physical fitness at this stage of his career.
He highlights Cooper’s past achievements, including selections for the PFA and EFL Teams of the Season, and his strong performances under Marcelo Bielsa at Leeds.
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