MEN'S LEAGUE	32	53	59	66	70	71	75	96	99	00	02	06	14	19	20	21	22	MEN'S WORLD CLUB	01	07	23
MEN'S CHALLENGE CUPS	56	61	66	72	76	96	97	01	04	06	07	08	21					WOMEN'S MATCHES	21	21

Edward Cooper
OVERALL STATISTICS
BIRTH	AGE	SIGNED ON	FROM
24-10-1908	N/A	----------	Ogmore RFC
DEBUT		LAST MATCH	LEFT
22-04-1933 v Rochdale Hornets		Castleford	1933-
CAREER			APPEARANCES (SUBS)
1932-1932			2 (0)
TRIES	GOALS	DGOALS	PTS
0	0	0	0

Biography of Edward Cooper
HERITAGE NO : 405 This triallist played two matches for the Saints in April 1933. In those two games he collected a try and kicked eight goals. Playing at prop forward he helped the Saints with two convincing victories over Rochdale Hornets and Castleford. The latter match was a famous game for Roy Hardgrave who bagged five tries for the Saints. On paper his performances seem to be impressive. Edward was one of two players recruited by a Mr Davies of Ogmore Vale. The scout was paid 5 Guineas for his scouting duties. The team mates from Ogmore Vale RFC travelled north to St Helens to try out in the home fixture against Rochdale Hornets in April 1933. Both players had previously impressed in a trial match for top Welsh side Bridgend RU according to match report. Cooper was the Club Captain down at Ogmore Vale and regarded as a tough forward. In the match Cooper played well in a 47 points to 19 drubbing of the Hornets. Edward Cooper and his pal were invited to return to Lancashire the following week for the final fixture of the season against Castleford. In another comfortable victory, Edward again put in an impressive performance. Following discussions the Saints committee resolved to invited both players back to Lancashire in time for the following season. Meanwhile, efforts would be made to secure employment for the two Welshmen. It has to be recognised that unemployment was high in the town and the Club was engaged in cost cutting measures to balance the books. The 1932 Champions were being sold on as lean years were on the horizon. In any event the players did not return to Lancashire and we understand that both players spent the rest of their days in the Nantymoel and Bridgend area. Dave Dooley and Alex Service

Biography of Edward Cooper

HERITAGE NO : 405

This triallist played two matches for the Saints in April 1933. In those two games he collected a try and kicked eight goals. Playing at prop forward he helped the Saints with two convincing victories over Rochdale Hornets and Castleford. The latter match was a famous game for Roy Hardgrave who bagged five tries for the Saints. On paper his performances seem to be impressive. Edward was one of two players recruited by a Mr Davies of Ogmore Vale. The scout was paid 5 Guineas for
his scouting duties. The team mates from Ogmore Vale RFC travelled north to St Helens to try out in the home fixture against Rochdale Hornets in April 1933. Both players had previously impressed in a trial match for top Welsh side Bridgend RU according to match report. Cooper was the Club Captain down at Ogmore Vale and regarded as a tough forward. In the match Cooper played well in a 47 points to 19 drubbing of the Hornets. Edward Cooper and his pal were invited to return to Lancashire the following week for the final fixture of the season against Castleford. In another comfortable victory, Edward again put in an impressive performance. Following discussions the Saints committee resolved to invited both players back to Lancashire in time for the following season. Meanwhile, efforts would be made to secure employment for the two Welshmen. It has to be recognised that unemployment was high in the town and the Club was engaged in cost cutting measures to balance the books. The 1932 Champions were being sold on as lean years were on the horizon. In any event the players did not return to Lancashire and we understand that both players spent the rest of their days in the Nantymoel and Bridgend area.

Dave Dooley and Alex Service

SEASON STATISTICS
Season (Official Matches)	Tries	Goals	DGoals	Matches
1932~33	0	0	0	2
TOTALS:	0	0	0	2
Season (Other Matches)	Tries	Goals	DGoals	Matches
TOTALS:

ALL MATCHES

Date	Match		Pos	Opponents	Comp	Venue	FT	FTO	T	G	DG
22nd Apr 1933	1	W	10	Rochdale Hornets	L	H	47	19				VIEW
29th Apr 1933	2	W	8	Castleford	L	H	39	5				VIEW

*Unofficial Match. **Non Playing Sub.

WINS : 2 \| LOSSES : \| DRAWS :

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Edward Cooper

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Biography of Edward Cooper

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