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time to get rid of that number 88?

Discussion in 'Celtic Chat' started by limerickcelt, Feb 21, 2011.

Discuss time to get rid of that number 88? in the Celtic Chat area at TalkCeltic.net.

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  1. Nowhereman

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    I was honestly annoyed when he got it, just because i always put 88 on my jerseys for exactly the same reasons :50:

    Let him keep it!
     
    Nowhereman, Feb 21, 2011
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  2. KRS-1888 Scott La Rock

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    I love it,probably going to get it on the back on my hoops
     
    KRS-1888, Feb 21, 2011
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  3. WilloughbyBhoy

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    Not forgetting the centenary double winners of 1988!! :50:
     
    WilloughbyBhoy, Feb 21, 2011
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  4. mjdoyle

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    He chose it and he (as someone posted already) can make it a legendary number.

    I'd also feel sorry for all the guys with H88PER on their shirts or who spent a fortune on the registration plate :icon_mrgreen:
     
    mjdoyle, Feb 21, 2011
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  5. CFC

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    What would be the point in changing his number when it stands out for being unique?
     
    CFC, Feb 21, 2011
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  6. Seán_67

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    Let him keep it if he wants he picked it and its one of them brilliant twists of fate that his birth year happens to have brilliant links to our history :50:
     
    Seán_67, Feb 21, 2011
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  7. fms06

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    I like it. His nickname is hoops. We are the hoops, 88 is made up of hoops. Hes born in 88, ffs it is a match made in paradise! Love it!
     
    fms06, Feb 21, 2011
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  8. CMcphail88

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    Hooper 88. There is no other name and number that would look as good on a Celtic top the HOOPer 88.
     
    CMcphail88, Feb 21, 2011
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  9. burgerboy86

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    Nah Hooper to keep 88, H88PER sounds good H7PER doesn't make any sense LOL

    He has his reasons for 88 and it looks good on his back ;)
     
    burgerboy86, Feb 21, 2011
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    A new legend for a new generation!!!
     
    bresbhoy, Feb 21, 2011
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  11. greengo1888

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    this
     
    greengo1888, Feb 21, 2011
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  12. Gabriel Beidh an lá linn Gold Member

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    Great number and he is performing well with it on his back. Why change a good thing.
     
    Gabriel, Feb 21, 2011
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  13. trackebhoy

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    I dont see the problem with 88 :50:
     
    trackebhoy, Feb 21, 2011
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  14. scottythetim

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    no hooper now goes with the 88 its his iconic number, and if he continues this kind of form it will be legendary, his agent should trade mark it if he is on the ball,its a marketing dreamfor hooper
     
    scottythetim, Feb 21, 2011
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  15. Liam Scales

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    88 has massive connotations with Celtic Football Club. His nickname is Hoops.

    Took balls to pick a number that stands out so much, he is proving his ability in it.

    Let him make his own legend :50:
     
    Liam Scales, Feb 21, 2011
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  16. Andy bhoy

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    This :50:

    Although if he wants 7 he can have it
     
    Andy bhoy, Feb 21, 2011
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    I think its marketing genius to be honest. It's something different and I think all the kids would want it on the back of their shirt. Plus, 88 instead of 7 is another number on the back, and I'm sure Celtic charge a fiver or something a number. If 10,000 shirts are sold with Hooper on the back, thats an extra £50,000 a season.
     
    McManus4, Feb 21, 2011
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  18. kidMc14

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    Nope i think its gid!!!!!!!
     
    kidMc14, Feb 21, 2011
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  19. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator

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    S88PER D88PER GARY H88PER

    :icon_mrgreen:
     
    PaulM1888, Feb 21, 2011
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  20. gaz

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    nah

    the 88 is special to him as it is to us, there is a uniqueness to it and he is making it special on his own without becoming another number 7.

    So let Hoops keep his 88 and give the 7 jersey to Kris Commons
     
    gaz, Feb 21, 2011
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