Arthur Cooper (16 March 1921 â 2008) was an English footballer who played at left-half for Port Vale between 1941 and 1947.
Cooper played for Shelton St. Mark's and Shelton Labour Club before joining Port Vale in October 1941. He played regular football in the war leagues. He lost his place in September 1946 and only played four matches in the Football League Third Division South in the 1946âÂÂ47 season. He was released from the Old Recreation Ground by manager Gordon Hodgson in April 1947 with one goal in 71 appearances in all competitions for the club.