Gary Hooper
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| Gary Hooper | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gary Hooper | |
| Date of birth | January 26, 1988 | |
| Place of birth | Loughton, England | |
| Playing position | Midfielder / Striker | |
| Club information | ||
| Current club | Southend United | |
| Number | 21 | |
| Youth clubs | ||
| Tottenham Hotspur | ||
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| 2004–2006 2006– 2007 2008 |
Grays Athletic Southend United → Leyton Orient (loan) → Hereford United (loan) |
69 (20) 32 (2) 4 (2) 19 (11) |
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1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Gary Hooper (born January 26, 1988) is an English footballer currently playing as a forward for Southend United.
He began his career with then Ryman Premier side Grays Athletic, in the 2003-04 season, being named as an unused substitute in an Essex Senior Cup clash against Braintree Town whilst he was still 15 years old. His debut was the following season when Grays were promoted into the newly formed Conference South, helping them to win the league scoring 12 goals in his 29 league appearances. The following 2005-06 season in the Conference National, Hooper scored 8 times in 40 league appearances. He joined Southend United on trial in July 2006 and was rewarded with a one year contract by Southend manager Steve Tilson the following month.
Hooper made his Southend United debut as a substitute for James Lawson in the 3-1 win over AFC Bournemouth in the Carling Cup in August 2006.
In March 2007, Hooper joined Leyton Orient on loan joining former team mate Luke Guttridge at Brisbane Road, He made his debut in the 2–2 draw with Oldham Athletic scoring Leyton Orient's second goal. He continued his good form in his second game, scoring his second goal against League One's leaders Scunthorpe United in another 2–2 draw. He returned to Southend on 1 May, when the club activated a 24-hour return clause in his contract.
Hooper was loaned to Hereford United in January 2008[1] and went on to become one of Hereford's most successful loan acquisitions in the 2007–08 season. His 11 goals from 19 appearances helped Hereford finish third in League Two and secure promotion. Hooper has also claimed to scoring the first goal against Shrewsbury Town,[2], and while he did get the final touch,[3] the goal has been officially credited to Simon Johnson in the record books.
[edit] References
- ^ Hooper joins Bulls on loan Hereford United Official Website, 28 January 2008. Retrieved on 1 May 2008.
- ^ Hooper targets two promotions Southend United Official Website, 30 April 2008. Retrieved on 1 May 2008.
- ^ Deja vu for Shrews as Bulls bag double Hereford United Official Website, 23 February 2008. Retrieved on 1 May 2008.
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