Holmowl Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Wonderful to hear Bruce suggesting Hooper might be back in two weeks for Stoke. “Whether that’s too early we’ll have to wait and see”. What a boost to our chances if we have Hooper on the bench for Stoke, Villa and Forest, and starting with Fletcher v Leeds, Norwich, Bristol C, Preston and QPR. (and the play-offs of course). Plus, Getting Hooper back even in a part-time role allows Bruce to give Fletcher time off here and there. Right now there is too much on Fletcher’s shoulders and we will be very lucky if he doesn’t break between now and May. Fingers crossed we hear nothing but positive news about Hooper’s ongoing recovery. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodie Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 I think I must have forgot how good Hooper was, I don’t know what’s up with me but just can’t seem to get excited about it. Maybe it’s the length of his lay off with his contract due to expire in 2 months time. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post OWLERTON GHOST Posted March 20, 2019 Popular Post Share Posted March 20, 2019 53 minutes ago, Holmowl said: Wonderful to hear Bruce suggesting Hooper might be back in two weeks for Augusta . 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stocksyuto Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 It'll be good to see him back and if he can make any impact in these last few games then bonus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Triplo Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 14 minutes ago, Woodie said: I think I must have forgot how good Hooper was, I don’t know what’s up with me but just can’t seem to get excited about it. Maybe it’s the length of his lay off with his contract due to expire in 2 months time. IMHO. We would have been promoted in 2017 if he had not gotten injured before the play offs. That is the difference he could make. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Soul Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 15 minutes ago, Woodie said: I think I must have forgot how good Hooper was, I don’t know what’s up with me but just can’t seem to get excited about it. Maybe it’s the length of his lay off with his contract due to expire in 2 months time. Not a bad goal per game ratio really but for me it’s his link play that I admire Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
james o connor Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 14 minutes ago, Paul Triplo said: IMHO. We would have been promoted in 2017 if he had not gotten injured before the play offs. That is the difference he could make. Hooper got injured ? Surely not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southie_Owl Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Add Hooper, Forestieri and Lazaar to the current available team/squad and we’re as good as anyone else in this league in my opinion. 1 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Owl 2 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 10 minutes ago, james o connor said: Hooper got injured ? Surely not We get it. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 The more available quality players available the merrier... but I'm not going to saddle Hooper (or Winnall) with my giddy expectations... it's been a long road back... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jack Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Just now, Costello 77 said: The more available quality players available the merrier... but I'm not going to saddle Hooper (or Winnall) with my giddy expectations... it's been a long road back... A few appearances from the bench and he will be up to speed for the play off final. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Just now, Big Jack said: A few appearances from the bench and he will be up to speed for the play off final. Yeah...blow it... we'll have 10 more days of this I reckon.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigsheff Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 8 minutes ago, Southie_Owl said: Add Hooper, Forestieri and Lazaar to the current available team/squad and we’re as good as anyone else in this league in my opinion. Except none of them are used to playing in the same team as each other, on paper I totally agree it looks great, but I’m not sure we can just expect them to suddenly become a great team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamworthowl Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 13 minutes ago, Southie_Owl said: Add Hooper, Forestieri and Lazaar to the current available team/squad and we’re as good as anyone else in this league in my opinion. Even with those three players we are over reliant on Hutchinson and Bannan in midfield. Hence, our squad isn't as good as anyone else in the league. Add Lee and Onomah and I'll agree with you though. But they won't be back this season. Its a shame Sean Clare left. He could have been getting a lot of game time now, albeit mainly as sub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest wilyfox Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Be good to have him on the bench, that's for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Be nice to have another option available. One of his calibre has to welcomed by all even @james o connor. Maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A E Neuman NYowl Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 During his spell with us he has 30 goals in 76 games, one very 2.5 games is very good. However we have to be realistic and to expect him to come back firing on all cylinders after such a long lay off is unrealistic. Cant really just throw him back into the first team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthefish2002 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Love to be proved wrong but think its unrealistic Hooper coming back and having any real impact this season. Must be touching 16-18 months out with injury so anyone who thinks he will hit the ground running is not being fair to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quist Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Think Stoke may be a bit to soon for him. We need him to remain fit and rushing people back after long absence does not usually end well. If injuries may be on bench for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pod9 Posted March 20, 2019 Share Posted March 20, 2019 Copy Paste ”Hooper could be back in two weeks” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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