Hooper Rumours, where did they come from

[derehamyella]

Where did this Hooper leaving rumour come from, cannot say I have heard anything to suggest that or have I missed a beat somewhere

 

[KeiranShikari]

He was often 3rd choice so people assumed he'd want out. All I can think of really. 

Bolton link would be based on the fact he'd be linking up with an old manager.Huddersfield, I have no idea. Had a quick look on Twitter and Boro, Wednesday and Celtic fans are talking about him.

 

[Scott]

He's a good player, but seems to lack passion...I think the Premier league should be a boost for him to go show what he can do

 

[morty]

Its an interesting question actually, because as far as I know, he has never showed any desire to want away.

 

[derehamyella]

If a players wants to leave thats fine shut the door on the way out have no problem with that.  But when this sort of thing starts, there will be those mindless ones amongst us who will turn on him. Without bothering to check any source out 

Every player has a price and unless silly money comes in I cannot see him going, he knows what is expected from his manager, he looked happy to me at wembley joining in.  

If he wanted away I am sure the championship  would not be his choice. 

Talking of silly money, I read that Liverpool are ready to accept offers for Sterling,  so I expect a silly money bid for Redmond to follow after and if that sale goes through

 

[morty]

If a players wants to leave thats fine shut the door on the way out have no problem with that.  But when this sort of thing starts, there will be those mindless ones amongst us who will turn on him. Without bothering to check any source out 

Every player has a price and unless silly money comes in I cannot see him going, he knows what is expected from his manager, he looked happy to me at wembley joining in.  

If he wanted away I am sure the championship  would not be his choice. 

Talking of silly money, I read that Liverpool are ready to accept offers for Sterling,  so I expect a silly money bid for Redmond to follow after and if that sale goes through

Like you say, everyone has a price. And as much as I wouldn't like to see Redmond go, if Liverpool offerred 15 or 20 million, it would be pretty hard to turn down.

 

[Yellow Fever]

I also dislike these loose rumours, which become the football version of 'urban myths'. 

 

[morty]

I also dislike these loose rumours, which become the football version of 'urban myths'. 

About 90% of it is educated guesswork.

For instance, Alan Shearer tweets Charlie Austin saying he thinks he should join Newcastle. Suddenly its assumed thats where he will go. Speculation then says "Will there be a place at Newcastle for Cisse?" Someone on a forum then speculates "Hey maybe Norwich could buy him, seeing as Hooper wants away" 

And round and round and round it goes lol.

 

[Suffolk Canary]

The bolton rumour is purely based on linking up with Neil Lennon.  Wednesday are getting linked with a ridiculous amount of players now they've got those new owners who apparently want to spend big. I remember they wanted to sign Howson briefly last season.

Personally, I'd be very surprised if he settled for Championship. He's good enough to do it at Prem level, he's just been unlucky that our last 3 managers have all played with only 1 main striker (as most managers do) and he needs someone to play off. Wessi takes away the luxury of playing a second striker, so i doubt his playing time will improve