John Cooper – JC – known as grandad and many other names to many at the club, was Mr Bromleians and sadly passed away today at the fine age of 96 and can finally be reunited with his dear wife in the land above on the day that would of also been their 73rd wedding anniversary – 14th June 2023.

Old Bromleians football club was not only been a great passion for Mr Cooper, but a life long love affair that has bought so much happiness to his life. Some, including his family, would say that the club has kept him going for so many years and his family are grateful to those that contributed to that passion and life long love affair in some way, shape or form over the years.

John joined Broms just after the war and by 1948 was playing regularly and become Honarary Match Secretary, a role he undertook for over 60 years and was therefore responsible for arranging over 10,000 games. He was a living legend and but for his dedication to Old Bromleians the club would not exist.

There club ground is now named in his honour such that his memory will live on long into Broms’ second centenial.

Rest in Peace Mr Cooper.