I felt it should be mentioned on here that tragically Boro defender, Colin Cooper, lost his two year-old son on Saturday evening.

Apparently, the poor little mite choked on a small piece of a toy.

This is every parents worst nightmare, and I'm sure we would all pass on our sincerest condolences to Colin and his wife at this awful time.

-- Anonymous, January 28, 2002

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Horrendous scenario, sympathy to them all.

-- Anonymous, January 28, 2002

It's a horrible tragedy that anyone who's a parent must be able to relate to. It's impossible to keep everything away from them at that age, let alone keep your eyes on them the whole time. I just hope they're not beating themselves up about it too much...........I can't bear thinking about it any more.

-- Anonymous, January 28, 2002

That's so sad. As Clarky says, every parent's worst nightmare. My heart goes out for Cooper and his family.

-- Anonymous, January 28, 2002

I read about it this morning and felt sick, quite literally. Does anyone know of a Boro site where we can go and pass on our respects?

-- Anonymous, January 28, 2002

Nick - there is a special message board on the Boro rivals.net site for poor Finlay Cooper.

The url is "http://boards.rivals.net/default.asp?sid=892&p=16"

-- Anonymous, January 28, 2002

Thanks Al.

-- Anonymous, January 28, 2002

May I suggest visiting the site Clarky suggests everyone? Brings back your faith in humanity.

-- Anonymous, January 28, 2002

Very sad news, it must have been a big shock for Colin Cooper, such a stark contrast to the celebrations after the Man Utd game.

-- Anonymous, January 28, 2002

Thanks alan for the website

Just cannot begin to imagine what it must be like for both him and his wife.

Took the trouble to send a card to him c/o boro FC

Its helped us feel for the Coopers but what the hell can you do for them in this horrible situation

-- Anonymous, January 28, 2002