Cocker Hoop: The Biography of Les Cocker, Key Man for Ramsey and Revie

Les Cocker, a football coaching legend, is the subject of Cocker Hoop, an authorised biography. He played for two clubs, scored 48 goals, and retired in 1958. Cocker was the first recipient of full coaching badges at England's Lilleshall and established himself as a supreme trainer and coach for Leeds United. He helped build a famous footballing dynasty alongside Don Revie and helped the England team achieve their pinnacle success in 1966.

Format: Hardback
Length: 256 pages
Publication date: 25 July 2022
Publisher: Pitch Publishing Ltd

Les Cocker, a legendary football coaching icon, is the subject of the authorized biography titled "Cocker Hoop." A relentless and resilient forward, Cocker graced the pitch for two clubs, Stockport County (196 games, 48 goals) and Accrington Stanley (130 games, 50 goals), before retiring in 1958 to embark on a coaching career. As one of the pioneering recipients of full coaching badges at England's Lilleshall, he established himself as a supreme trainer and coach for Leeds United, playing a pivotal role in building a renowned footballing dynasty alongside Don Revie. Cocker's rising reputation caught the attention of the FA, and he contributed significantly to the England team's historic success in 1966. Packed with insightful interviews, anecdotes, and revelations from throughout Cocker's illustrious career, "Cocker Hoop" offers a personal portrait of the great man, co-written by his son Dave Cocker and sportswriter and novelist Robert Endeacott.

Weight: 496g
Dimension: 162 x 242 x 27 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781801501477