Nexstar Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 They beat us in a pre match friendly recently iirc. July 2008. Think things have changed a bit since then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I'm trying not to add 2 and 2 together and make 4 but is the OS yanking our chain again with the headline "Adkins Has Irons In The Fire" as Hooper is an ex-Scunny player? I thought this too, surely just mischief making? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saintant Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 He was great in High Noon! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Appy Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 They beat us in a pre match friendly recently iirc. http://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/2403330.saints_0_celtic_2_claus_lundekvam_testimonial/ Our side has changed ALOT since then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 For any of you that dont know who hooper is, your lack of general football knowledge is quite shocking, and for that reason your opinon on other targets is pretty much meaningless! Hooper would be an outstanding signing for us, his record, pedigree and age make him a much better option than some of the overated, untested players that we are constantly linked with. Hooper is a player that has done it at every club he has played for, no matter what the level (non league through too europe), not somthing that can be said about maynard, lukas or sharpe. Agreed 100%. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saints67 Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I thought this too, surely just mischief making? Hopefully not! I'd like to think we could get Hooper and if he did jump on the bus he'd improve the team in my opinion more than any of the other so-called targets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 For any of you that dont know who hooper is, your lack of general football knowledge is quite shocking, and for that reason your opinon on other targets is pretty much meaningless! Hooper would be an outstanding signing for us, his record, pedigree and age make him a much better option than some of the overated, untested players that we are constantly linked with. Hooper is a player that has done it at every club he has played for, no matter what the level (non league through too europe), not somthing that can be said about maynard, lukas or sharpe.Disagree 100%. I do not follow the SPL at all. Neither do I follow the Italian, Spanish or any other league in europe. My exposure to players from these leagues is through the champions league and international tournaments. I don't feel that this is shocking or an exception to the norm. If this was a music forum, it'd be like chastising somebody for their lack of knowledge of the works of Steve Wilson. There are so many bands and artists out there that it'd be impossible to know about all of them. This is why clubs use scouts. Do you think managers know all the players? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/7419443/Lennon-won-t-sell-trio Neil Lennon has dismissed speculation that he is prepared to sell Celtic trio Kris Commons, Gary Hooper and Adam Matthews during the January transfer window. Attacking duo Commons and Hooper have been linked with Championship leaders Southampton, while Liverpool are rumoured to be interested in Matthews. All three players missed the Scottish Cup win over Peterhead on Sunday, but Lennon rejected reports that he is prepared to break up his squad. "It's speculation," said Lennon. "I'm not interested in anyone being sold unless the club receives a knock-out offer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/7419443/Lennon-won-t-sell-trio Neil Lennon has dismissed speculation that he is prepared to sell Celtic trio Kris Commons, Gary Hooper and Adam Matthews during the January transfer window. Attacking duo Commons and Hooper have been linked with Championship leaders Southampton, while Liverpool are rumoured to be interested in Matthews. All three players missed the Scottish Cup win over Peterhead on Sunday, but Lennon rejected reports that he is prepared to break up his squad. "It's speculation," said Lennon. "I'm not interested in anyone being sold unless the club receives a knock-out offer. And there it is, show us the money and he's yours!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/7419443/Lennon-won-t-sell-trio "It's speculation," said Lennon. "I'm not interested in anyone being sold unless the club receives a knock-out offer. Sounds like a yes to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Wow, they are getting relly upset and narky up there, and quite disrespectful. I like them criticising us for not knowing they aren't in financial straits, then them saying that we can't afford the money to buy Hooper. Not to the Jacks, we have the money, just not going to get held to ransom. What I find funniest of all is that they really don't have much of a clue of how football works. They think that because there aren't run away leaders it means the quality of the League is poor. In fact, it's more likely that the quality of the League has gone up and become more competitive. And Lambert could score 35 in that League in a Season for one of the big 2 (Rangers and Hibs), that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Go on Cortese, deliver the 'knock-out' blow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I'm getting increasingly confident about this one - if it was never going to happen then Lennon would have said as much. Question is will we deliver the knock out blow? Well, I reckon we'd rather spend money on Hooper than the other's mentioned. Young, huge potential, resale value, European experience - get it done Cortese. I reckon he might move down here too - SPL is a mickey mouse league and Celtic aren't any great shakes in Europe these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 It'll take £7m to get him - can't see us stumping that up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Wow, they are getting relly upset and narky up there, and quite disrespectful. I like them criticising us for not knowing they aren't in financial straits, then them saying that we can't afford the money to buy Hooper. Not to the Jacks, we have the money, just not going to get held to ransom. What I find funniest of all is that they really don't have much of a clue of how football works. They think that because there aren't run away leaders it means the quality of the League is poor. In fact, it's more likely that the quality of the League has gone up and become more competitive. And Lambert could score 35 in that League in a Season for one of the big 2 (Rangers and Hibs), that's for sure. Fact is, Celtic are a lot worse than they were and the other teams have caught up a bit - they can't accept that because they have typical big club syndrome. Would love to see us take him and wipe the smiles of their faces! Case in point: Rangers are about to sign Sandaza - a striker released by Brighton after being deemed surplus to requirements after a season in league 1! haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fish fingers Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 We have no chance of getting him, we cannot offer him 2 champions league qualifying matches a season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Lennon looking a striker. Why would he do that? http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11787/7393105/Lennon-fears-bidding-war Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Wow, they are getting relly upset and narky up there, and quite disrespectful. I like them criticising us for not knowing they aren't in financial straits, then them saying that we can't afford the money to buy Hooper. Not to the Jacks, we have the money, just not going to get held to ransom. What I find funniest of all is that they really don't have much of a clue of how football works. They think that because there aren't run away leaders it means the quality of the League is poor. In fact, it's more likely that the quality of the League has gone up and become more competitive. And Lambert could score 35 in that League in a Season for one of the big 2 (Rangers and Hibs), that's for sure. I'd say it's more to do with Rangers and Celtic slowly getting worse. There's no money to be had in Scottish football and it's proving harder and harder for the Old Firm to entice decent players there, hence why the rest of the league are very slowly catching up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Lennon looking a striker. Why would he do that? http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11787/7393105/Lennon-fears-bidding-war Saw that. My thoughts exactly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11669/7419443/Lennon-won-t-sell-trio Neil Lennon has dismissed speculation that he is prepared to sell Celtic trio Kris Commons, Gary Hooper and Adam Matthews during the January transfer window. Attacking duo Commons and Hooper have been linked with Championship leaders Southampton, while Liverpool are rumoured to be interested in Matthews. All three players missed the Scottish Cup win over Peterhead on Sunday, but Lennon rejected reports that he is prepared to break up his squad. "It's speculation," said Lennon. "I'm not interested in anyone being sold unless the club receives a knock-out offer. I'd love for someone to knock out Lennon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sotonjoe Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 What do we reckon then? £10m the pair? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hopkins Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Lennon looking a striker. Why would he do that? http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11787/7393105/Lennon-fears-bidding-war Because his other striking option is Samaras? Pretty sure he's wanted another striker for a while now. Nothing to do with Hooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buctootim Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Anthony Stokes is their joint leading striker alongside Hooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Anthony Stokes is their joint leading striker alongside Hooper. Who was utter crud at Championship level. Maybe he's got a new lease of life up there, but when he was with Sunderland he was £2m wasted for them. They couldn't wait to get rid. Says alot about Scottish football tbh....although Hooper has already proved he is prolific at any level. I'd be surprised if he wasn't a leading start in the SPL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dibden Purlieu Saint Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I'd say it's more to do with Rangers and Celtic slowly getting worse. There's no money to be had in Scottish football and it's proving harder and harder for the Old Firm to entice decent players there, hence why the rest of the league are very slowly catching up. I was referring to the Championship Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
This Charming Man Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I was referring to the Championship Just re-read your post properly, my bad. Ha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Sounded like Nigel had a big grin on his face when he was talking about signings on Radio Solent after the Cov game. "maybe some loan signings, maybe some minor signings, or maybe a very major signing :D" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saints-cris Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Lennon looking a striker. Why would he do that? http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11787/7393105/Lennon-fears-bidding-war Shouldn't be difficult for him, who is doing **** in the Prem? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Clarke Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Don't get your hopes up over Hooper guys. Maybe in the summer, but I cannot see us giving them what they want at the moment and I'm not sure Hooper is that keen to move all the way down here, he's a big thing up there and it's quite an effort being a big name for Celtic. He's probably having the time of his life, so it'll need to be an enormous offer to tempt the club and the player which is why I don't believe it'll develop any further. We sounded them out to check the situation and that's that. What is reassuring is that it shows the quality we're going after, but as others have alluded to it means nothing if you don't budge from your own valuation of the player as we all know it'll always be miles apart from the selling club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dronskisaint Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 We have no chance of getting him, we cannot offer him 2 champions league qualifying matches a season. ...until the season after next :-) Would love it to be so but think it's unlikely...even though Lennon has as good as said he can go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farawaysaint Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I just love how the two threads have degenerated into a "my club is bigger than yours ****ing contest" http://www.talkceltic.net/forum/showthread.php?t=117132&page=7 The internet is the same everywhere lol despite what some posters may think about us being the only loonies. To be fair I like Celtic and it's been sad to see them decline so badly although frankly I think it's more the case that they just can't attract the same calibre of player they used to because the league is awful not the team itself. Would be fantastic to see what they could do with prem money and their support, completely rabid diehard fans the like plastic clubs like Man U can only dream of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iansums Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Like all Jocks they've got massive chips on their shoulders. Saint76 is being reasonable with them but they don't understand that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I just love how the two threads have degenerated into a "my club is bigger than yours ****ing contest" http://www.talkceltic.net/forum/showthread.php?t=117132&page=7 The internet is the same everywhere lol despite what some posters may think about us being the only loonies. To be fair I like Celtic and it's been sad to see them decline so badly although frankly I think it's more the case that they just can't attract the same calibre of player they used to because the league is awful not the team itself. Would be fantastic to see what they could do with prem money and their support, completely rabid diehard fans the like plastic clubs like Man U can only dream of. Interesting reading through that thread on their forum. Atleast a few of their fans talk sensibly about their league, players and our ambitions. Many seem to come up with the standard generalisation that we are poor and rubbish, though. I would be delighted with Hooper, I think everyone would, as he is likely to be able to cut it in the Prem and could be exactly what we need for the rest of the season. Their fans seem to want £5m-£9m to even consider selling him, and I don't mind us breaking the bank for a clearly prolific striker. His goalscoring record is great in comparison to, for example, J-Rod where a similar figure is being banded about. Will be incredibly surprised if it comes off, but the Adkins link can only work in our favour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Webby Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 He's prolific yes, but in the spl which is, apart from a few clubs, L1 standard IMO. Before that he was at Scunhorpe in L1 and the the npc, so what makes him head and shoulders better than the other strikers we've been linked with? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asaint4ever Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Them celtic fans aint a nice bunch are they? little do they know bless em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sour Mash Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I just love how the two threads have degenerated into a "my club is bigger than yours ****ing contest" http://www.talkceltic.net/forum/showthread.php?t=117132&page=7 The internet is the same everywhere lol despite what some posters may think about us being the only loonies. To be fair I like Celtic and it's been sad to see them decline so badly although frankly I think it's more the case that they just can't attract the same calibre of player they used to because the league is awful not the team itself. Would be fantastic to see what they could do with prem money and their support, completely rabid diehard fans the like plastic clubs like Man U can only dream of. Clueless on so many levels, but wouldn't want to take this thread too far off topic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThreeSixty Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 The fact is the EPL is a false Economy.. Only thing keeping the EPL amongst the top leagues in the world is the TV cash from SKY Sports.. Without that cash it would just be like any other league in Britain. Fact is most English clubs are intimidated by the Old Firm and know for a fact if we were to be granted entry into any of the Leagues down South they would struggle to compete with us so instead resort to Slating us and the league we play in. If we are that bad then why are the top English clubs so worried about us gaining a foothold in a League down South ask yourself that. Mother-of-god. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nexstar Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 He's prolific yes, but in the spl which is, apart from a few clubs, L1 standard IMO. Before that he was at Scunhorpe in L1 and the the npc, so what makes him head and shoulders better than the other strikers we've been linked with? His brilliant scoring record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cabrone Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 No denying that Celtic are a big club (in turns of fans) but if he stays there he'll never get any decent top flight experience outside of a couple of Champ league games per season against lesser european teams. Not saying he'd come to us but if he has any ambition he'll be making a path for the prem sooner rather than later. Being as Adkins knows the player and that we are top of the champ a bid from us is reasonable, tough if Celtic fans don't like it but the champ is probably better than their league. Until (if) they get out of the Scottish leagues the Celtic fans just have to suck it up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faz Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I'm not saying anything untoward has happened but, given the past connections, I'd be very surprised if we were wasting our time on a player who wasn't interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supersonic Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 The scottish league is one of the worst in europe. It's absolutely shocking standard. After watching the highligts of Rangers and Celtics wins in the cup yesterday most of the players are over weight and lack pure skill. Jelavic wouldn't last 5 minutes in English football. The only player from Rangers who looked half decent was Edu in midfield. Celtic have a few more who could do a job. Leadley, Forrest, Hooper, Stokes. Maybe Ki, but that's it. They rave about Mulgrew and he isn't that good. When the best teams in your country have Samaras and Lafferty as their strikers it shows the exact level of ability of the football played. Awful. I like Celtic, passionate fans, I wish our fans showed the same level of passion, but sadly they play in an awful level of football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SOTONS EAST SIDE Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I'd love for someone to knock out Lennon. Here take your frustration out on him!! lol http://www.punchaceleb.com/#Neil%20Lennon%20-%201.15m Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 If we are going to go all out for anyone I hope it's Hooper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shurlock Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I'm not saying anything untoward has happened but, given the past connections, I'd be very surprised if we were wasting our time on a player who wasn't interested. Agree - its not exactly a leftfield name but its still pretty far out there. Don't know how much time and cost is required to make a proper enquiry; but it can't be negligible. As such can't believe we would be f**king about on a whim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monk Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I gotta feeling he will be taking Rory Delap's record this January. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SB Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I gotta feeling he will be taking Rory Delap's record this January. Very overdue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I gotta feeling he will be taking Rory Delap's record this January. Bloody hope so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
View From The Top Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 Reckon this could be a goer if we really want it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krissyboy31 Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 I gotta feeling he will be taking Rory Delap's record this January.How long does he throw it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thorpie the sinner Posted 9 January, 2012 Share Posted 9 January, 2012 How long does he throw it? lol, I was thinking that!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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