NorthernOwl Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 1 hour ago, Animis said: It's pleasing to see Hooper getting back into contention. However, remember that he's been out for 16 months, and whilst much of his game is instinctive, I think it inevitable that he'll take a few weeks to get anywhere like back to his best - perhaps end of April. I'm also concerned that like Hopper, Winnall, FF, Fletcher and Joao are all not 100% fit. Only Nuhiu appears ready to start - this to me is the main issue in the next critical four or five weeks. Irrespective of what happens this season, we can not get into the same situation as we have for the last three years of having partially fit players (particularly strikers) trying to get us over the line. Player recruitment must change. This 100%. We would have gone up under Carlos if our best players hadn't spent half the time injured. Let's hope the powers that be aren't tempted to offer new contracts to players who can't stay fit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stoop Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Fletcher and Hooper are our best strike pairing by a mile. It’d be great if we can see them together in the run in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freshfish Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 As Lord Snoots once pointed out...he’s got a good @rse. We’ve missed his @rse and brain and him in the link up position between midfield and the strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 There is no way he will be back up to speed straight away...Its good news...but its too late Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hookowl Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 9 minutes ago, A12owl said: When Hooper has returned from injury before he hasn't had Bruce looking after his 'recovery. I'm sure SB and his medical squad will have done a better job in recovering our injured players than previous managers/coaches. Not sure but I think the medical staff haven't changed. Hope you're right regarding his recovery though. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
asteener1867 Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 2 minutes ago, A12owl said: I just assumed that Bruce would have his own team of medical staff which he takes with him wherever he goes. Could be wrong. Perhaps he even has his own groundmen (see one of my other threads) . He has been around long enough to gather a team of specialist support workers around him. As long as Chansiri can afford to pay them all. I once read that Allardyce has the biggest squad of backroom staff. I think they need a 50 seater coach just for them. 43 seats were for Sam.... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OxOwl Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Good luck to man .Welcome back! (Hopefully ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Utah Owl Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Also, don't forget he chipped in v the Iron in the friendly last week! Gets coat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davey_wells Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 I'm not entirely sure Hooper will get up to speed within the next 6-8 games - history says he takes a while, but he does tend to start scoring straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Soul Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 10 hours ago, jonesy87shef said: Is there a need to have a pop at fans in the op? It’s fantastic news of course and I’m someone that’s backed him, but let’s not use it as points scoring. It’ll just lead to arguing rather than focusing on some very positive news. Be great to see him on the pitch again. Yes i think the OP has every right too have a pop.. The doom and gloomers add a negativity to situations that demotivates and hinders momentum for our club at root level. Here. im totally in favour of anyone expressing an opinion however I feel some post negative comments for attention rather than contributing to what is generally a buoyant forum. Positivity breeds positivity. Negativity breeds negativity. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergeant Tibbs Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 12 hours ago, andytrig said: He is absolute quality when fit, got to be a huge boost for the run in. Unfortunately though he did inspire my worst drunken chant ever: I love Gary Hooper, I'd do him up the pooper! Probably best if you don't mention it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogers Posted March 29, 2019 Share Posted March 29, 2019 Where’s Brucey and his pre match presser Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DuttyTeabags Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 He looks leaner than I've ever seen him in comeback mode. I think he realises how much he's missed the game, losing in essence 10pc of his playing career in one injury stint and has put absolutely everything into coming back including laying off the Old Speckled Hen and pie chasers. Skinny as a rake... Bring yer boots pal ye might get a game... Hopefully FF will be up for it now court case is done. I start big Dave though if Fletcher isn't fit. Nando and Aarons of him with Reach, Bannan and Hutch in behind... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The only way is S6 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Decent starting XI and decent bench today then........ with 8 games to go. Have it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hangonrose Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 23 hours ago, Miffed said: Cant be.... Posters on here said he would never play again. Same with Hutchinson. Just wait until Kieran Lee is back and we will have a full house. What about Abdi - he looked full of it in the recent training ground pics... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinwestzicoest Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Hooper's on fire, your defence is terrified! Missed that chant so much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 Bruce said that there is only outside chance of him playing today, why is everyone so convinced that he is playing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Costello 77 Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, Mycroft said: Bruce said that there is only outside chance of him playing today, why is everyone so convinced that he is playing? It's the giddyness and feel good factor... enjoy it while you can mate.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inspector Lestrade Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 1 minute ago, Costello 77 said: It's the giddyness and feel good factor... enjoy it while you can mate.. When he bangs that third goal in, Go GO Hooper Man! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinwestzicoest Posted March 30, 2019 Share Posted March 30, 2019 5 minutes ago, Mycroft said: Bruce said that there is only outside chance of him playing today, why is everyone so convinced that he is playing? This is owlstalk, say it on owlstalk & it will happen. We said we'd get into the playoffs & the miracle is about to happen. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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