Damo 0 Posted August 21, 2012 The latest player to be linked with us is Celtic striker, Gary Hooper. Obviously it''s not a concrete story, but I thought I would share it anyway. £8million is the fee being reported.On one hand, the fee is obscene, on the other, our need for a striker is quite obvious by the look of it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
calriv 0 Posted August 21, 2012 It may be true, but I don''t think Celtic will need to spend. They are a team facing a new struggle for the SPL title by teams like Hearts in a season which many predicted that Celtic would have wrapped up the title pretty early on. Also, he is a regular starter for a team in the Champions League (and they''re playing at the moment, currently 0-2 up against Helsingborgs) which is something we can not compete against. Don''t see it happening if I''m honest, but never know! Numerous clubs are in for him as well by the sounds of it as well!Cheers for that info that Sky are broadcasting it, may well have some truth in it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jed exodous 0 Posted August 21, 2012 Seen a few mentions on Twitter about Hooper. 8mil is well ove rthe top if true. We''ll see. A few more moves coming in the next 2 weeks... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shefcanary 2,392 Posted August 21, 2012 Celtic currently 2 up in ECL qualifier - would hardly beleive he will leave there until the January transfer window when they get knocked out - he''ll be dreaming of Milan, Madrid, Barca etc. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stowmarket Canary (not Delia) 0 Posted August 21, 2012 On what grounds would Gary Hooper be worth 8 million quid???? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Grey 0 Posted August 21, 2012 I saw quite a few tweets about him earlier but couldn''t find any real source for them. Looks lot like idle chatter, for now. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alan_Grey 0 Posted August 21, 2012 Oh yeah, and the sky sports transfer clockwatch post just refers to the "your transfers" page which is absolutely no better than football-rumours.com Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
York Canary 28 Posted August 21, 2012 Just a rumour I reckon. He''s never ever worth £8m! Jesus wept. Cisse, Ba, Jelavic all been awesome and cost less. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Militant Canary 0 Posted August 21, 2012 Would be an interesting signing if it happens, but I don''t see it as likely.Personally, I think any more signings will follow the same theme as all our other signings this summer (minus Snodgrass) and come completely or almost completely out of the blue. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooby 0 Posted August 21, 2012 Well, seeing as Mr Hughton only seems to want to play one striker I don''t really see the need for another one, do you ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hog 0 Posted August 21, 2012 No thanks he would struggle in the Premiership Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lambo 0 Posted August 21, 2012 I don''t agree with that. A lot of people thought Jelavic would struggle at Everton but he''s been a success. I like Hooper, would like to see him here personally. Not sure he''s worth £8 mil though. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yorkshire Canary 118 Posted August 22, 2012 If we were in the championship could get excited about the link but he will not cut it in the top flight and he is no better than Holt or Morrison Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thegovernor1 0 Posted August 23, 2012 I think Hooper is a really classy striker, at the end of the day if he gets chance he will put the ball in the back of the net, at whatever level you play you still have to finish and he is a proven finisher. 8 million is a lot but you pay a lot of money for a man that can score. The only issue is Celtic being in the champions league, if they were to get knocked out in the qualifiers it could happen but there 2 nil up with home leg to play, I see them in the group stage, they will all be on a big bonus if they make the group stage. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
morty 0 Posted August 23, 2012 Well as long as they don''t sell McCourt... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ellis206 0 Posted August 23, 2012 Would love Hooper here, watched him a few times and he is a natural goal scorer, some of his finishes are sublime, easily cut it in the premiership Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Michael Starr 519 Posted August 23, 2012 8m would buy at least 4 Gary Hooper''s in my humble opinion. The guy hasn''t been beyond lower Championship level, even at Celtic. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanaryOne 0 Posted August 23, 2012 Hooper knocked a few in for Scunthorpe in the Championship then moved to probably the easiest league in the world , anything over £3 million is too much , no better pedigree than Rhodes really . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jacko 0 Posted August 23, 2012 He was the third highest goalscorer in the Championship with 19 goals in 35 matches. For a club who escaped relegation with 1 game to spare. For me that makes him one of the best players in the Championship and one who would have a very good chance of doing the buisness in the top flight. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
