Ollie Cooper's giddy year, why he had to 'get away' from Swansea City and how he's 'shocked a lot of people'

A year ago, Ollie Cooper was left bruised and battered on a weekly basis as he learned his trade in League Two with Newport County.

And yet, that eye-opening experience is one that served him better than anyone could have hoped for, with Cooper going on to be a key figure for Swansea City in the Championship while also earning his first ever call-up to Wales' senior squad.

It's been quite the 12 months for the 23-year-old, who had to be patient during the earlier stages of his professional career before eventually getting the chance to play regularly with Newport last term.