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Gary Hooper

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by samson81, Jul 27, 2010.

Discuss Gary Hooper in the Ex Players area at TalkCeltic.net.

  1. Lloyd Cole

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    Not sure about 88, still it's the player and what he does that counts - not the number on his back.
     
  2. HunSkelper

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    He probably asked for the number, don't really see any other reason for it. Welcome Mr.Hooper!:icon_mrgreen:
     
  3. og1

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    88 i like it.
     
  4. Lloyd Cole

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    I predict Hooper will score a goal a game for us this season.
     
  5. mcdermott

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    sorry if already posted



    Celtic's busy summer in the transfer market shows no signs of abating after they completed the capture of Gary Hooper.
    Hooper's[​IMG] move from Scunthorpe has been finalised in time for him to make his debut in Wednesday's UEFA Champions League[​IMG] qualifier against Braga.
    Celtic[​IMG] manager Neil Lennon[​IMG] is allowed to make one change to his European squad which was registered with Uefa last week, provided the player's registration is completed at least 24 hours before kick-off.
    The former Southend hit-man is due to arrive at Glasgow airport on Tuesday morning to meet up with his new team-mates before flying to Portugal.
    "(Hooper) will be coming later on," Lennon confirmed. "There is just a little bit of paperwork we had to smooth over.
    "I don't know about playing but he will be in the squad. I was pleased to get him, he has been on our radar for quite a while.
    "I think we have a good player on our hands, his record is very good. It's not just goals, he can play a little bit as well."
    Hooper is the club's sixth signing this close season following the arrivals of Cha Du-Ri, Efrain Juarez,[​IMG] Joe Ledley,[​IMG] Daryl Murphy[​IMG] and Charlie Mulgrew.[​IMG]
    Meanwhile, newly-promoted Spanish outfit Hercules remain keen on Celtic's Greece international striker Georgios Samaras.
    The 25-year-old has already snubbed the opportunity to join the Alicante-based side, although they have not given up hope of landing his signature.
    "We still want Samaras, but he has other options too," said the club's sporting director Paquito. "We are still looking for attacking players."
     
  6. s88 Gold Member Gold Member

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    well it's a bit wierd that if he chose it because his birth year ( 1988 ) , and obviously when celtic was founded ( 1888 ).

    If he is a hit, then it could actually go down a huge success.

    His away shirt is going to have a * load of 8's on it haha
     
  7. DanniGhirl

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    Welcome to Paradise
     
  8. Jamesy Bhoy 7

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    Welcome "Hooper the hunskelper" you shall be deemed.
    Good to finally have a striker with a bit off pace.
     
  9. Woody

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    whats the matter with the number :97: who cares if its a 'high' number......either don't get it on your shirt or stop complaining.
     
  10. rudebhoy67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    shirt number 88 (1888) and a nickname like hoops,i like this lad already.how about 67 goals to round it all of
     
  11. jiko

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    Hes probably not aware of the darker reasoning for wanting the number 88 shirt as worn by other players in sports..

    Welcome to Celtic Gary..
     
  12. Woody

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    Its only a number.

    Its not a fashion prade, who cares if the boots don't match the top.
     
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    Welcome to Paradise Mr Hooper :50:
     
  14. celtic20

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    It's just a number guys, plys, he probobly asked Lennon for that number, it's not as if Lennon went up to him and said. " Here, your wearing number 88." They usually try to give them as small a number as possible unless they want a bigger number
     
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    Just a number!

    Welcome Pardise! Bang the goals in for us! Has he got some pace?
     
  16. robbo1888

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    Couldn't care less what number he has on his shirt. Think this guy is an outstanding player and reckon he is exactly what we're missing up front. Gonna score a bucket load in the SPL.

    Most exciting signing of the window in my opinion.

    Welcome to Paradise Gary.
     
  17. Luis1967 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Think ive just made my mind up on who im getting on the back of my top that 88 will look good (1888)

    Welcome Hoopy!:shamrock:
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  18. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    Looking forward to seeing this guy play!
     
  19. HoopsBhoy91

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    You want to sell Brown? Your crazy.
     
  20. The The Hand

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    On the contrary, he's right. Let's get Brown punted ASAP. :50: