Emilianenko Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 He has great work outside the box but is alive inside it at the minute. Uncanny ability to get wrong side of defenders when it matters.(or right side in our case) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
N0rtherner Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Binky Griptite said: ...In the second half of games this season. While wind up title for a thread; to counter that table, how many of our games has Hooper actually been on the pitch that late in the game? Hasn't he usually subbed? As for needing more goal scorers; Fletcher is about to come around too :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HIGHERSTATE Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Reminds me of the matrix when time stops for him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickyTrev Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Best striker in the division. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bouncing Owl Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Such a good footballer. He is always aware of what is around him and he always buys himself a couple more seconds than our other strikers. He has great link up play, he is solid as an ox and he can finish. If he had pace, he would be playing for a top club in the Premier. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j17tjp Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 3 hours ago, Holmowl said: How many times has he pummelled the crossbar, and had blocked on the line? Or wrongly ruled out as offside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spondon Owl Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 He's a cracking player. Really fantastic ... BUT the contribution of fletcher was outstanding.. He had l**** back four at sides and sevens with his physicality allowing Hooper to play to his strengths.. Really good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 1 hour ago, N0rtherner said: While wind up title for a thread; to counter that table, how many of our games has Hooper actually been on the pitch that late in the game? Hasn't he usually subbed? As for needing more goal scorers; Fletcher is about to come around too :) Not this season. Played almost every minute since the second game of the season. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tank_owl Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 I'm certain we would be in the PL right now if he hadn't got injured at the end of last season, but unfortunately that's gone now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David1867 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 While hooper has been outstanding this season, Fletcher has chipped in with a few too. The midfield need to score more, apart from Kieran Lee, the contribution of Bannan, Reach and Wallace has been pretty poor over the last 18 months. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wisenightowl Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 For a player not yet 30, he has that 'seen it all' air about him that you usually get with top class players or those in their mid 30s eking out another season. Maybe that's because of his lack of pace, so he makes up for it in other ways. First thing I look for in Wednesday news is if he's still fit. He must be a great influence on the youngsters at the club on how to play simple but effective football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holmowl Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 47 minutes ago, Wisenightowl said: For a player not yet 30, he has that 'seen it all' air about him that you usually get with top class players or those in their mid 30s eking out another season. Maybe that's because of his lack of pace, so he makes up for it in other ways. First thing I look for in Wednesday news is if he's still fit. He must be a great influence on the youngsters at the club on how to play simple but effective football. When he first joined I thought he was little more than a poacher. Nothing could be further from the truth. I never noticed him at Celtic or Norwich, so maybe he has always been the perfect link-player, or maybe he has developed into this role whilst with us, in which case Carlos deserves huge praise, as of course does the player himself. As you say, his game is not about pace. It is about timing, power, brilliantly lethal finishing and a rocket of a shot. His timing in particular is wonderful. Like you, I think Hooper is hugely important to our success. But I also think Carlos should be readying Rhodes to stand in for Hooper in times of fatigue or injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnyowl Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 So you could argue that despite the fact that we are usually poor in the first half, we are scoring! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevie snerklebox Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 On 01/10/2017 at 21:42, Spondon Owl said: He's a cracking player. Really fantastic ... BUT the contribution of fletcher was outstanding.. He had l**** back four at sides and sevens with his physicality allowing Hooper to play to his strengths.. Really good. Excellent point, and against L**ds, because of young Joe’s superb kicking, Fletch and Hoops actually received the ball nice and early instead of knackering themselves out trying to shake defenders off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
millo Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 On 01/10/2017 at 21:42, Spondon Owl said: He's a cracking player. Really fantastic ... BUT the contribution of fletcher was outstanding.. He had l**** back four at sides and sevens with his physicality allowing Hooper to play to his strengths.. Really good. sides and sevens? Is that better than sixes and sevens? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
flo Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 He has the best first touch in Europe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Copthorneowl Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, flo said: He has the best first touch in Europe. His wife has confirmed this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A E Neuman NYowl Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 Exactly the same thoughts, I was discussing this the other day. I am sure when he first came he wasn't,linking play like he does now. Maybe when he arrived he was carrying a knock or a bit to much timber. At the moment he looks really good, playing like Bergkamp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pgmetcalf Posted October 6, 2017 Share Posted October 6, 2017 On 1 October 2017 at 17:35, Binky Griptite said: ...In the second half of games this season. Haha prat. Personally I think a goal a game or every other game is good enough. I don't know what others think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binky Griptite Posted October 6, 2017 Author Share Posted October 6, 2017 3 minutes ago, pgmetcalf said: Haha prat. Personally I think a goal a game or every other game is good enough. I don't know what others think? Yeah, cos I was making a serious point... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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