Brendan Rodgers urged to sign Celtic hero Gary Hooper
Kelvin Wilson has urged Brendan Rodgers to bring Gary Hooper back to Celtic.
The former Hoops striker, 35, is currently a free agent and is on the hunt for a new club after recently playing his football in the UAE, Cyprus, New Zealand and India.
Hooper is now hoping to return to British football and Wilson believes his former club Celtic could do with the striker’s experience in their squad.
Wilson told The Sun: “I know you look at Celtic, and the players they can bring in, but I wouldn’t be surprised with Gary.
“Hoops could be a back-up player there and still score many goals for Celtic.
“I don’t understand why anyone would question it. That’s my opinion.
“Gary knows the club inside out and the fans absolutely love him.
“It’s a no-brainer for me. He wouldn’t cost them anything, so yes!
“For sure he’d take that opportunity, he’d snatch your hand off for it.”
Hooper starred last night for a Celtic seniors side last night as took home the top scorer award at the Masters Football event at Braehead Arena.
He was asked about his future and added: “I played for one of the biggest clubs in the world, biggest fan-base.
“I loved my three years up here and, hopefully, if Brendan’s watching I could retire at Celtic…on the bench.”
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Celtic legend replaced by sacked Hibs boss Lee Johnson
Celtic legend Scott Brown has been replaced as Fleetwood Town manager by sacked Hibs boss Lee Johnson. The Englishman was sacked by Hibernian last month after a winless start to the season whilst Brown was also a casualty for a poor start to the season.
Johnson has been confirmed as the new manager of the EFL League One side with Broony left to consider his next steps in management.
Johnson has managed Sunderland, Barnsley and Oldham but it is believed that he impressed at interview with Fleetwood. The North Western club have just one point from their opening six games, resulting in Brown leaving the role.
Johnson’s tenure at Easter Road was marred by bizarre quotes and even stranger signings; however, it is fair that the latter isn’t solely his fault. It will be interesting to see if he can kick on with Brown’s squad at the Flyde Coast club.
You wouldn’t be surprised to see Scott Brown come into Celtic in some role as he plots his return to the dugout at some stage. The player-turned-manager will likely want to spend a bit of time with his family, who remained in Edinburgh whilst he was down in England.
