Hooper again

[Jonny_Stokes]

Sorry to bore on about a well-trodden subject, but this is happening. We didn't meet your valuation of him (about a quarter of what you paid for Paynter, incidentally...) on deadline day, but we'll sign him on loan when the loan window re-opens, with a probable permenant deal in January to follow. Someone (else) to boo at the away match, then.

 

[Southminster_Shrimper]

To be honest he has looked half hearted in some of the games I have seen. And given the few opportunities he has been handed you would have thought he would have used them to shine.

 

[Boreham Shrimper]

Shocking if true, and another player who wouldn't really have gotten his chance at the club in that case.

Do you have a source for this Jonny, or is this just something you've heard? As with most transfers, I won't fully accept it until the deal is done but I can't say I'd be too surprised if it happened. :(

 

[Jonny_Stokes]

Heard rumours at the club (as in I was 'in' the club, not just in the ground) before the game on Saturday - since been on the Orient MB from our most reliable man-in-the-know, the legendary Sawbos. I'll be very surprised if it doesn't happen.

I'm sure there'll be a few "no loss - he's wubbish" comments coming up, but I will reiterate that I think he's very talented, and fits in with the model of a number of signings at Orient recently: troubled (Thornton, Boyd) or long-term injured (Chambers, Terry); players that are seemingly going nowhere at other clubs, and coming here to be revitalised under Lingy. I'd personally be elated if we could could sign him again.

 

[EastStandBlue]

He looks disinterested here and to be honest hasn't impressed me nor lived up to his hype.

 

[Blueshrimper]

I agree. I know Harrold is **** but at least he gives 100%. Hooper always looks disinterested.

 

[Southminster_Shrimper]

Heard rumours at the club (as in I was 'in' the club, not just in the ground) before the game on Saturday - since been on the Orient MB from our most reliable man-in-the-know, the legendary Sawbos. I'll be very surprised if it doesn't happen.

I'm sure there'll be a few "no loss - he's wubbish" comments coming up, but I will reiterate that I think he's very talented, and fits in with the model of a number of signings at Orient recently: troubled (Thornton, Boyd) or long-term injured (Chambers, Terry); players that are seemingly going nowhere at other clubs, and coming here to be revitalised under Lingy. I'd personally be elated if we could could sign him again.

No question that Hoops is talented. He has just looked out of sorts for us. Not sure why but there you go. He doesnt seem to have taken the opportunities given to him. He had a full reserve game the other week unyet it was a 16 year old who caught the eye and not just for his goal. It will be a shame if he left but its possible his future lies away from Roots Hall.

 

[Shrimper2thecore]

We must keep Hooper!!

It will be Kightly all over again otherwise!!

 

[prittlewellblue]

If this is true it will be a shame, I think Hooper will be as good as or even better than Freddy with the right coaching, but I also agree his heart dosen't seem to be at the Hall and he dosen't seem interested at the moment. Remember we offered him a 2 year deal, but he only wanted 1.

 

[Prodigal Son]

If this is true it will be a shame, I think Hooper will be as good as or even better than Freddy with the right coaching, but I also agree his heart dosen't seem to be at the Hall and he dosen't seem interested at the moment. Remember we offered him a 2 year deal, but he only wanted 1.

We muast be watching different matches because Hooper has done very little,full stop. Get rid.

 

[Mr Gilbo]

We must keep Hooper!!

It will be Kightly all over again otherwise!!

Maybe so, but the boy has been given a chance and has not taken it. All Ican remember is the nice skill and vision to lay on Bradbury's goal against Vitnesse

 

[SamuraiBlue]

Good players, even young players, burst on to the scene and score goals. Unless I am mistaken, Hooper has never even scored a league goal for us. He has barely come close. He is a weak, pathetic waste of space with an obvious attitude problem. I remember how highly everyone rated Fitzpatrick a few years back. Where is he now? I feel Hooper is in the same league as him and Daniel Webb. Useless. This continuing Hooper apppreciation continues to astound me. With his attitude I will be surprised if he makes 20 career league goals.

 

[Desert Shrimper]

If this is true it will be a shame, I think Hooper will be as good as or even better than Freddy with the right coaching

Back that one up - I have seen nothing to suggest he could lace one of Freddy's boots. Are we watching different players? Have I been watching Carl Hooper, the legendary West indies all-rounder?

 

[Desert Shrimper]

I'd personally be elated if we could could sign him again.

Jonny, what did he do for you that impressed you so much? He doesn't seem quick, strong or particularly skillful.....what is he hiding from us??

 

[Mr. Benedict]

He's certainly not made the most of his (admittedly limited) opportunities so far this season, and as people have said he looks disinterested. Perhaps a move away will be in his best interests, especially since his dad seems determined to get him to sign for Borient.

 

[Boreham Shrimper]

I guess I agree with the majority of posts already in that he hasn't really been given his chance here and when he has had them, he hasn't exactly shown himself off in the best light. If he (or his dad :p) is unhappy here then maybe it is time for him to move on. I do worry though about the fact that we have two loan strikers who could go back as soon as their current deals are up.

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

Waste of space, another Guttridge, thinks he is better than he is. Not fit enough to lace Freddys boots!

 

[Angell Delight]

If this is true it will be a shame, I think Hooper will be as good as or even better than Freddy with the right coaching

You're joking right? Freddy was by FAR the most special player we've had since Collymore - no way will Hooper ever be anywhere near the same league as either of those.

 

[shrimper4life]

I've seen nothing to suggest Hooper will be even half as good as Freddy.

 

[shrimpled]

You can have him Johnny. I think he's a decent player at best, and i think we have better here. If he goes and does a kightly, so what? He won't improve much here, another loan would be good for him.