lappinitup 629 Posted March 18, 2021 "Norwich City have reportedly joined the race to sign Schalke striker Matthew Hoppe." https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich-city-linked-matthew-hoppe-schalke-7833378 Hoppe, Skipp and Rupp. That'll do. 2 13 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Orly 277 Posted March 18, 2021 I don't think we should be jumping to conclusions here. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,164 Posted March 18, 2021 Rather we signed Space Hoppe. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,985 Posted March 18, 2021 This lad could be capped soon by the USA but Soto already has been and scored at International level. We have to be hoping he comes good you’d think. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 18, 2021 And there is a 20 year old US striker Dike at Barnsley Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,141 Posted March 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, keelansgrandad said: And there is a 20 year old US striker Dike at Barnsley There's a second thread on funny surnames right there. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted March 18, 2021 58 minutes ago, lappinitup said: "Norwich City have reportedly joined the race to sign Schalke striker Matthew Hoppe." https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich-city-linked-matthew-hoppe-schalke-7833378 Hoppe, Skipp and Rupp. That'll do. Good to see we are still keeping track on German players, and not letting some pole vault ahead of him. However us being out of the EU might put up hurdles to his joining., Still it looks like a worthy shot, putting our name in the frame Discus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted March 18, 2021 7 minutes ago, Nuff Said said: There's a second thread on funny surnames right there. 20 secs 4 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lake district canary 4,531 Posted March 18, 2021 The Spanish footballer Ufarte used to get a snigger in our house back in the 80's........... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 5,562 Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, lappinitup said: "Norwich City have reportedly joined the race to sign Schalke striker Matthew Hoppe." https://www.eveningnews24.co.uk/sport/norwich-city/norwich-city-linked-matthew-hoppe-schalke-7833378 Hoppe, Skipp and Rupp. That'll do. Ha! Like that time when Man City had Colin Bell and Tony Book and funsters wanted them to sign Howard Kendall...😎 Only cinephiles of a certain generation are sure to get that. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nuff Said 5,141 Posted March 18, 2021 Bell, Book and Howard? 🤔 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yellow Fever 3,785 Posted March 18, 2021 We're going to get a lot of this planted by every agent and every red top in the next few months. Aren't we signing Messi as well ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TheGunnShow 5,940 Posted March 18, 2021 19 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said: Ha! Like that time when Man City had Colin Bell and Tony Book and funsters wanted them to sign Howard Kendall...😎 Only cinephiles of a certain generation are sure to get that. Reminds me of the Norway / Morocco match at World Cup '98. Goalscorers included Dan EGGEN and Youssef CHIPPO. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
crispeduk 282 Posted March 18, 2021 And old farts might remember a horse named Shy Talk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlands Yellow 3,985 Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, Bill said: 20 secs That’s fantastic 👍 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Move Klose 303 Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, keelansgrandad said: And there is a 20 year old US striker Dike at Barnsley I'm sure I read the other day that an unnamed premier league side has had a $10m bid turned down for Dike, he looks a very good player. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jaberry2 550 Posted March 18, 2021 Not sure if he would be the right signing for us. Maybe Dwight Gayle on a free would be a better option Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Justin time 182 Posted March 18, 2021 33 minutes ago, crispeduk said: And old farts might remember a horse named Shy Talk Is that the one on the blue badge?🤣 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1902 1,167 Posted March 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Justin time said: Is that the one on the blue badge?🤣 That's a donkey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted March 18, 2021 14 minutes ago, 1902 said: That's a donkey Or a load of old pony............ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TIL 1010 4,746 Posted March 18, 2021 I thought for a moment this might be about Hope Solo who apart from being the former USA goalkeeper had a few photos which appeared on social media. 😜 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NFN FC 1,123 Posted March 18, 2021 Origi might be available 😂 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted March 18, 2021 1 hour ago, NFN FC said: Origi might be available 😂 And Sergio Agueroooooooooooooooooooooooo.............. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wacky Waving Inflatable Arm Flailing Tube Man 3,820 Posted March 18, 2021 9 hours ago, TheGunnShow said: Reminds me of the Norway / Morocco match at World Cup '98. Goalscorers included Dan EGGEN and Youssef CHIPPO. I prefer this one from South Africa v West Indies in the cricket. 6 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted March 19, 2021 Reminds me of “ the bowler’s Holding the batsman’s Willy” 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mark .Y. 352 Posted March 19, 2021 21 hours ago, Bill said: Good to see we are still keeping track on German players, and not letting some pole vault ahead of him. However us being out of the EU might put up hurdles to his joining., Still it looks like a worthy shot, putting our name in the frame Discus He is American Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AJ 1,221 Posted March 19, 2021 19 hours ago, jaberry2 said: Not sure if he would be the right signing for us. Maybe Dwight Gayle on a free would be a better option Poor mans Pukki! Doesn't score enough for me, did better at Brom but was poor for Newcastle in the Prem Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GJP 79 Posted March 19, 2021 1 minute ago, AJ said: Poor mans Pukki! Doesn't score enough for me, did better at Brom but was poor for Newcastle in the Prem Gayle is also said to be on ludicrous amounts of money. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Don’t be Krul 399 Posted March 19, 2021 2 hours ago, FenwayFrank said: Reminds me of “ the bowler’s Holding the batsman’s Willy” 😁 Much like Seaman Staines, Master Bates and Roger the cabin boy, urban myth Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Hairy 3,772 Posted March 19, 2021 Gayle is one of those decent at Championship, but not Premier standard. I'd be massively underwhelmed if we signed him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites