Colinjb Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 IF (and that's a big if) we do sign Hooper I have slightly mixed emotions. How many times in the past have we had our star players taken from under our noses? Now the boots on the other foot I can't help but think how we used to feel when the roles were reversed. Yes, it's not a good feeling. It is however dog eat dog and just so long we are not bankrupting ourselves in the process then why not enjoy it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Tom Coull @TomCoull Out at the training ground for pre-Leicester press, keeping an eye on Sky Sports peeps making sure they don't go wandering about #suspicious Hmm. Now what could we be worried about them seeing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Tom Coull @TomCoull Out at the training ground for pre-Leicester press, keeping an eye on Sky Sports peeps making sure they don't go wandering about #suspicious Hmm. Now what could we be worried about them seeing? Maybe it's time for me to make a visit? problem is I don't know what he looks like and I even won't if he walked past me unless he has a cone on his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Maybe it's time for me to make a visit? problem is I don't know what he looks like and I even won't if he walked past me unless he has a cone on his head. Watch out for his tiny feet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Tom Coull @TomCoull Out at the training ground for pre-Leicester press, keeping an eye on Sky Sports peeps making sure they don't go wandering about #suspicious Hmm. Now what could we be worried about them seeing? Who is Tom Coull? (I'm assuming he's not the Australian wine grower google is quite keen on). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Tom Coull @TomCoull Out at the training ground for pre-Leicester press, keeping an eye on Sky Sports peeps making sure they don't go wandering about #suspicious Hmm. Now what could we be worried about them seeing? Michael Owen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Maybe it's time for me to make a visit? problem is I don't know what he looks like and I even won't if he walked past me unless he has a cone on his head. Fat bloke, stripy jersey apparently. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Who is Tom Coull? (I'm assuming he's not the Australian wine grower google is quite keen on). Works for/with Sibley I believe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Who is Tom Coull? (I'm assuming he's not the Australian wine grower google is quite keen on). Media Officer at SFC (bomo fan) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Who is Tom Coull? (I'm assuming he's not the Australian wine grower google is quite keen on). Part of the media team, does filming/interviews. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 'We lost our hearts to a star called Hooper.' Early song shout. Oooooh hooper hooper he used to be a fenian but he's alright now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Part of the media team, does filming/interviews. New Signings etc etc... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Works for/with Sibley I believe Media Officer at SFC (bomo fan) Part of the media team, does filming/interviews. Thanks y'all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Maybe it's time for me to make a visit? problem is I don't know what he looks like and I even won't if he walked past me unless he has a cone on his head. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Tom Coull @TomCoull Out at the training ground for pre-Leicester press, keeping an eye on Sky Sports peeps making sure they don't go wandering about #suspicious Hmm. Now what could we be worried about them seeing? Those 'Come Dine With Me' menus are gold dust. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Just occurred to me that Hooper must know Barnard as well as Jos. They overlapped as strikers at Southend for about six months Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokyo-Saint Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Oooooh hooper hooper he used to be a fenian but he's alright now. Wouldn't have had you down as a small minded bigot Dune. That has come completely out of the blue. Anyway, what are you doing here? I thought you hated this forum and only wanted to play with your friends in the childrens section. Are they all at school? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 This has now overtaken the Tanadari thread... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 This has now overtaken the Tanadari thread... 26 pages of dross compared to 25 pages of dross. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SO16_Saint Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 @skysports Skysports understands Southampton are readying a new bid for Celtic striker Gary Hooper #saintsfc #Celticfc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thornhill_saints Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7441749/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 See the Mail have linked Charlton's Kermorgant with Celtic - Co-incidental probably, but they do seem to be acquiring a lot of players this week.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 @skysports Skysports understands Southampton are readying a new bid for Celtic striker Gary Hooper #saintsfc #Celticfc Nothing new really... http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/7441749 Sky Sports understands Southampton are readying a new bid for Celtic striker Gary Hooper. Southampton have made Hooper their top target in this month's transfer window as they look to bring in a new striker. Saints boss Nigel Adkins is a huge admirer of the forward having worked with him at S****horpe and is keen to be reunited at St Mary's. Celtic have already rejected a couple of offers from Saints for Hooper, who has scored 16 goals this season, as Neil Lennon looks to keep hold of the 23-year-old. Lennon is reluctant to lose his star striker as they fight for the SPL title and has claimed it would take silly money to make him part with Hooper. Southampton are thought to have had offers £4million and £6million rejected by Celtic, but they are now ready to come back with an improved bid to try and persuade the Bhoys to do business. . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 It couldnt be hooper , hes at the celtic training ground this morning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 @skysports Skysports understands Southampton are readying a new bid for Celtic striker Gary Hooper #saintsfc #Celticfc Love it. Even if he doesn't sign it will unsettle Celtic and sends out a clear message that they are small fry. A second tier English club calling the shots over a mighty SPL team. So proud. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 It couldnt be hooper , hes at the celtic training ground this morning Do you know that for certain? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilchards Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 See the Mail have linked Charlton's Kermorgant with Celtic - Co-incidental probably, but they do seem to be acquiring a lot of players this week.. According to there forum they have Ricardo Fuller coming in on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Geez those planes are QUICK nowadays Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 According to there forum they have Ricardo Fuller coming in on loan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MOSaint Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Kermorgant, Fuller, if they really are selling Hooper those are some disappointing replacements. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Michael Owen? His name has been mentioned to me before christmas and since by a few people close to the club. Nothing concrete has been said but I think there is more chance of that than Hooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damers Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Sky Sports twitter understand we are preparing a new bid, obviously a good bit of snooping! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Viking Warrior Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Not for sure but a young celtic player for celtic reserves (who I know) who I texted this morning said he was. Perhaps neil Lennon has told all his players that if any body asks about certain players , to tell them they are at the training ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sussexsaint Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 If when we do sign him can someone please photoshop the headlines onto this please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Not for sure but a young celtic player for celtic reserves (who I know) who I texted this morning said he was. Perhaps neil Lennon has told all his players that if any body asks about certain players , to tell them they are at the training ground. He almost certainly is in Glasgow. If Sky is saying we are only just preparing for a new bid, there is no way he will be down here discussing a contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint Garrett Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 What does SSN know Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Still enough to beat Dunfermline. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DT Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 His name has been mentioned to me before christmas and since by a few people close to the club. Nothing concrete has been said but I think there is more chance of that than Hooper. Christ. Really, really hope not. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxstone Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 If when we do sign him can someone please photoshop the headlines onto this please Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
egg Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Christ. Really, really hope not. I agree, and I can't see it personally. Great player but we neede someone with his career ahead of him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 He almost certainly is in Glasgow. If Sky is saying we are only just preparing for a new bid, there is no way he will be down here discussing a contract. Sky might be wrong, they have been before - he could easily be here. I'd like to think the two clubs have ways and means of operating without media finding it all out. That said, I do find it difficult to believe he is in Southampton when all we have to go on is one supposed sighting. All the evidence points to you being correct. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Still enough to beat Dunfermline. Woooooooooooo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miserableoldgit Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 I agree, and I can't see it personally. Great player but we neede someone with his career ahead of him. I would have thought that someone to get us promotion would have been the main priority. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 I would have thought that someone to get us promotion would have been the main priority. That'll be the bunch of players we already have (including Lee) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 CELTIC have agreed a deal in principle to sign Nigerian international playmaker Rabiu Ibrahim who has been labelled Africa's answer to Barcelona's Lionel Messi. ANTHONY STOKES meanwhile confessed Gary Hooper has a “big decision” to make – and then urged his strike pal to pledge his future to Celtic. Southampton are desperate to land Hooper this January and are prepared to pay over £6 million to get their man. The ambitious Championship side could treble Hooper’s wages in one swoop and give Celtic a £4 million profit in 18 months on the former S****horpe striker. http://www.scottishdailyexpress.co.uk/football/view/296553/Celtic-sign-new-Lionel-Messi-as-Anthony-Stokes-urges-Gary-Hooper-to-stay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 The ambitious Championship side could ... give Celtic a £4 million profit in 18 months Let's hope Celtic is run by a businessman. You'd have to be daft to turn down such a return on investment. IMHO of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hutch Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 'We lost our hearts to a star called Hooper.' Early song shout. Just a variation of the current fan's favourite: "We lost to Hearts with a star called Hooper" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trousers Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/football/spl/celtic/2012/01/19/celtic-striker-anthony-stokes-neil-lennon-convinced-us-we-could-overturn-rangers-15-point-lead-in-just-five-weeks-86908-23706683/ But while Stokes is delighted at the recent transformation under Lennon, he knows it would be folly to think the hard work has been done. The Dubliner is also aware it would be extremely dangerous to read too much into the financial uncertainty at Ibrox and the need for Rangers to offload players in the January window. He said: “They have their own worries over there but just look at the way they have been playing in the last few weeks. They have been doing reasonably well and winning games and it is obviously not affecting them that much. “ We know it’s going to be a battle to the end of the season so we have to keep playing well. “I think the club is always looking at players and looking to strengthen but the squad we have at the moment is very strong. “Maybe up front is the only place where we are a little short. I don’texpect anything but I think if we get an injury up front then we might be a little light.” Of more concern to Stokes is the need to ensure his strike partner, Gary Hooper, remains at Parkhead beyond the end of the month. Southampton have already made three bids for Hooper and are prepared to triple his current £12,000-a-week pay packet in a bid to lure him to theChampionship. Stokes is only too well aware of the riches on offer down south, having turned down the chance to sign for Celtic first time around when he opted to join Sunderland. Hooper now faces a similar dilemma and must decide whether he wants to play in the Champions League and attempt to win trebles or simply treble his earnings. Stokes said: “I have no idea about the money side of things and what might get his attention. “Fingers crossed he will still be here come the end of the transfer window. “It’s all down to his personal ambition. When I went to Sunderland I was a bit too young and not mature enough to handle it. “From my point of view if you stay at a club like Celtic you have the European games and the chance to become a fans’ favourite if you do well. I think any player wants to win trophies. “It is a big decision he has to make. But up here you have the chance to win titles and as a footballer you want to win as much as possible. “I would be very disappointed if he went but it is part and parcel of football and if he does go then we have to get on with it.” Despite the continued speculation surrounding his future Stokes does not expect Hooper’s form to suffer. He added: “He is a massive player for us. Look at him on Saturday against Dundee United. He has one chance and scores one goal. I think the club will do everything they can to hold on to him. “As far as I’m aware he is happy here and enjoying his football, but I don’t know what he is thinking. “It can be unsettling for a player so I’m glad it has nothing to do with me. But at the weekend he didn’t look like a player who was unsettled. “I get on well with him and he’s a great lad to have around the place. I hope he stays. “He’s still a young player and is only going to get better.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 It’s all down to his personal ambition. Yeah, rot in a mickey mouse league or accept a challenge in England. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bucks Saint Posted 19 January, 2012 Share Posted 19 January, 2012 Stokes said: “When I went to Sunderland I was a bit too young and not mature enough to handle it.” But mainly it was because I am not anywhere near as good as Hooper, but ssshhh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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