Katie Borkins 1 Posted August 19, 2015 Would be a great deal in my opinion.Pack the chubmeister back off north of the border where he can terrorise Scottish defences and the local takeaways, and bring in a young Scottish striker with a highly impressive goalscoring record at all levels of the game.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leigh_GriffithsPlaying in a Champs League qualifier tonight and not looking outclassed at all, has scored and is hungry for more. Reasonably mobile, strong and thin-haired, he could be our Wayne Rooney.Thoughts? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Feedthewolf 5,913 Posted August 19, 2015 [quote user="Bor Bor Bor"]Would be a great deal in my opinion.Pack the chubmeister back off north of the border where he can terrorise Scottish defences and the local takeaways, and bring in a young Scottish striker with a highly impressive goalscoring record at all levels of the game.https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leigh_GriffithsPlaying in a Champs League qualifier tonight and not looking outclassed at all, has scored and is hungry for more. Reasonably mobile, strong and thin-haired, he could be our Wayne Rooney.Thoughts?[/quote]I thought from the thread title that you meant Hooper fancied Griffiths and had been carving their names into his desk.What''s with all this flagrant Hooper-bashing, anyway? Has jaemae left you in charge while he''s on holiday? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted August 19, 2015 No, Jaemae hasn''t left me in charge while he''s fondling his mother.I''m just looking at possible deals to improve our striking options.We know Hooper would be welcomed with open arms (and deep-fried Mars Bars) back at Celtic, while we have no role for him here at City as he doesn''t have the all-round game to lead the line, no matter how many 25-yarders* he scores.Meanwhile Leigh Griffiths is impressing tonight and his general scoring record is good. Alex Neil clearly values Scottish players, and this lad looks to be a decent striker with that predatory instinct we lack at times. He is also playing in the lone striker role.What''s not to consider?* 1 per season Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Oswald Cobblepot 0 Posted August 19, 2015 So that''s where Gary Doherty''s hair ended up . . . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 457 Posted August 19, 2015 I''ve got to say why the hell are we looking for a striker when someone like Hooper can''t get a game. How many teams would love to have him in their teams ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted August 19, 2015 Personally I think Hooper has a role here, like he did last season. When we''re behind, he''s the perfect striker to put on. The striker we need to get in imo is someone who can finish like Hooper but can play on his own up front (physical presence with a bit of pace as well) to be able to play regularly ahead of Jerome who has never really scored enough in this league (apart from one season I think) though I must say that it is very possible Jerome has turned a corner in his career. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted August 19, 2015 Just finished 3-2.Two soft goals against Celtic, not sure VvD would add much to our back line. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AmericanNorwichFan 0 Posted August 19, 2015 [quote user="Bor Bor Bor"]Just finished 3-2.Two soft goals against Celtic, not sure VvD would add much to our back line.[/quote]You are judging him off of 1 game right?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted August 19, 2015 I''m judging him from two weak set-piece goals Celtic conceded.I''m also willing to bet I''m judging him on one game more than most Norwich fans have seen him play.Back on your high horse if you wish. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted August 19, 2015 He''s shit !!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Katie Borkins 1 Posted August 19, 2015 [quote user="Oh Cameron Jeroooooooome"]He''s shit !!!!!!!!!!![/quote]Assuming you mean Griffiths, I''ll bite.Record:YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†2006–2009Livingston47(22)2009–2011Dundee47(21)2011–2014Wolverhampton Wanderers26(12)2011–2013→ Hibernian (loan)66(31)2014–Celtic41(24)Goals at every level and roughly 1 every 2 games. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted August 19, 2015 Wow 4 sides in Scotland (Not all Scottish prem either) and wolves when they were in league one. Why not adam Rooney, Greg Stewart, John Sutton. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted August 19, 2015 Hooper got 63 in 95 for celtic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted August 19, 2015 At all levels of the game ???????7 goals in 19 games in European comps for Hooper.31 championship goals for hooper. Griffiths hasn''t even played at championship level. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hank shoots Skyler 2,094 Posted August 19, 2015 Was Griffiths playing up top in a lone role? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HertsCanary93 223 Posted August 19, 2015 Hooper is better than Griffiths Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Shirt 17 Posted August 19, 2015 Hooper is a lot better than Griffiths and I''m not a big fan of Hooper. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Apples 1,407 Posted August 20, 2015 Mr Griffiths has a very complicated home life (see link below) and I think he''s currently on his fourth child...He''s actually not bad, a very instinctive striker but I think his level would be championship at best. http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/hibs-ace-leigh-griffiths-fathers-1364667 Apples Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 4,713 Posted August 20, 2015 Leigh Griffiths is an absolute pillock with many past controversies, and I wouldn''t want the man anywhere near Norwich City Football Club. He comes across as a pretty awful human being.And anyway, bearing in mind that he failed in League One with Wolves, and Hooper''s record at Celtic is actually quite considerably better than Griffiths'', there is no way this should be ever be realistically considered. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
clarkey1972 0 Posted August 20, 2015 OP must be on drugsIf we cant get another stiker in the mould of Jerome, then AN needs to find a style of play to make the best use of what we got. Thats what a good manager would do.I dont want to hear excuses of we couldnt sign the striker we wanted. He''s got a clutch of decent strikers here and in the right system and given the service Hoops WILL score goals in the prem. I am sure with the amount of midfield talent we have the right system could be found to make it work. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Faded Jaded Semi Plastic SOB 1,233 Posted August 20, 2015 I think you will find that the OP is a mighty fine angler and I suspect he is having a little chuckle to himself......... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted August 20, 2015 [quote user="SwindonCanary"]I''ve got to say why the hell are we looking for a striker when someone like Hooper can''t get a game. How many teams would love to have him in their teams ?[/quote]It''s pretty clear not many want him (well those that are above Conference North/South or below) and that''s why he''s still here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mrs miggins 0 Posted August 20, 2015 It''s pretty clear that we want to keep him unless we get a very good offer for him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaemae2 0 Posted August 20, 2015 [quote user="mrs miggins"]It''s pretty clear that we want to keep him unless we get a very good offer for him.[/quote]This is also a valid way to look at it : D Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Tetteys Jig 853 Posted August 20, 2015 Really hope we don''t go for him. Not good enough and sounds like a complete dick. lafferty II Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FCC 94 Posted August 20, 2015 Can''t say I would want him here - but I trust Alex. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SwindonCanary 457 Posted August 20, 2015 Gary Hooper for Leigh Griffiths? I certainly hope not ! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Molly Windley 76 Posted August 20, 2015 Panic over, thought it was a serious sports journalist with insider knowledge, but no its John Cross, it is and never was going to happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
York Canary 29 Posted August 20, 2015 [quote user="Molly Windley"]Panic over, thought it was a serious sports journalist with insider knowledge, but no its John Cross, it is and never was going to happen.[/quote] I hope you''re right Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
