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Gary Hooper - The frontrunner Celtic have been missing since the days of Henrik Larss

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by Mr.Q, Feb 22, 2011.

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  1. Mr.Q

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    The former League One star is looking like the real deal in his first year in Scotland.

    Gary Hooper's brace against fierce rivals Rangers in the 3-0 Old Firm victory endeared the clinical striker further to the Celtic faithful, who already hold their summer signing in high regard.

    His two goals, both showcasing speed and composure, bumped the prolific Englishman's goal-scoring tally to 15 in 22 matches in all competitions this term.

    So is Hooper potentially the most dangerous frontman Celtic Park has seen since legendary Swedish striker Henrik Larsson lit up the Scottish top flight? the start is reassuring.

    The Loughton-born forward was playing League One football two seasons ago in a Scunthorpe United shirt. His 24 goals in 47 appearances allowed his side to secure 6th place in the division and, eventually, promotion.

    Hooper’s transition to the second best league in England was seamless, and he again showed a real knack for goals during a spectacular 2009/10 season, scoring 19 goals in 35 showings.

    That's two more than what Liverpool's £35m signing Andy Carroll managed for Newcastle United in the same season in the English second tier - in four less games.

    Celtic’s transfer offer of £2.5m was enough to lure the striker to Scotland, where he is currently in his first season. But, as usual, you would never guess it.

    He may not be the man to dazzle an opposition marker with trickery and artistic dribbling skills, but the 23-year-old fits one of the most in-demand roles in the modern game.

    Hooper epitomises the term Fox-in-the-Box. A merciless goal poacher always on hand to latch onto a loose ball yards away from goal or neatly placed to break an offside trap and poke the ball in from a low cross.

    Fans of the Glasgow giants have been getting used to seeing Hooper netting from point-blank range, and it will likely be a similar tale for the rest of the campaign.

    Gary Hooper - The frontrunner Celtic have been missing since - IMScouting
     
    Mr.Q, Feb 22, 2011
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  2. DutchCelticFan

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    DutchCelticFan, Feb 22, 2011
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  3. Callum McGregor The Captain Gold Member

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    The inevitable comparison with Larsson.
     
    Callum McGregor, Feb 22, 2011
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  4. MarcoVanBeasten

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    Let him be his own man.
     
    MarcoVanBeasten, Feb 22, 2011
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    Larsson was more than a football player.

    Let young hooper be his own man... So far the biggest compliment I can give him is he's my fav player since Stan petrov! :)
     
    H88per, Feb 22, 2011
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    A proper penalty box striker! His first touch on Sunday was 1st class.
     
    steph_laurs, Feb 22, 2011
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  7. jamiebhoy88

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    The guy is class, simple as that. I have very high hopes for him.
     
    jamiebhoy88, Feb 22, 2011
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  8. Liam Scales

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    I have one simple rule when it comes to Celtic. Don't compare anyone to Henrik Larsson; they inevitably don't live up to it.
     
    Liam Scales, Feb 22, 2011
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    His name is gary Hooper so let him become his own legend, he certainly has all the attributes to be a top striker, we shall see.
     
    evilbunny1991, Feb 22, 2011
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    Don't think there trying to compare hoops with larsson football wise that would be crazy but the impact he is making is the same.
    The term "fox in the box" sums hooper up perfectly.

    hail hail:shamrock:
     
    Hydrobhoy, Feb 22, 2011
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  11. KRS-1888 Scott La Rock

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    Knew it was coming,let's just see what happens.
     
    KRS-1888, Feb 22, 2011
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  12. Jeannie Gold Member Gold Member

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    Has enough ability to become a legend in his own right :celt_2:
     
    Jeannie, Feb 22, 2011
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    Don't really agree with their description of him
     
    A Flighted Duck, Feb 22, 2011
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    Without putting too much pressure on him.Gary bhoy stay for a few years and I have no doubt you will be held in the same legend status as larsson and co.yes the opposition might not be as good but neither are we
     
    jokeybhoy, Feb 22, 2011
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  15. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    He's as good a striker as we have had since Larsson but there will be no comparison between Henrik and anyone else, it was the perfect fit at the perfect time and that's that.

    He is in a position now he could go on and become a hero here though, the reception when he left the pitch on Sunday is a testament to that.
     
    PaulM1888, Feb 22, 2011
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    If he continues the way he is he could become a great here some day..
    Wouldnt compare him to the King of Kings so early though :50:
     
    Firefly, Feb 22, 2011
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  17. Idioteque I’ll laugh until my head comes off

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    He's great but he's no Larsson
     
    Idioteque, Feb 22, 2011
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  18. pHatRon67

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    Said it to my step dad from day one, this guy will score a lot of goals up here.

    Let him make his own name :)
     
    pHatRon67, Feb 22, 2011
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    Here is a thought...Henrik comes back to Celtic as a coach or as a manager few years down the line.

    He wud then, in effect, be coaching Hooper personally day in day out....now thats a thought!!!:icon_mrgreen:
     
    Breenzo, Feb 22, 2011
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    i just hope he's kept fit for the rest of the season, if so he's another 10 goals in him to end the season on about 25 goals i'd be delighted.

    great goal scorer, seems level headed and modest/shy.
     
    Bamboozle, Feb 22, 2011
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