Rams linked with Scunthorpe striker

Last updated : 11 April 2010 By Rams Mad Editor

Gary Hooper
Gary Hooper, a possible target for the Rams
The rumour mills are starting to gear up again as the season comes to an end. Reports in Sunday newspapers have linked Derby County with a move for Scunthorpe United Striker Gary Hooper.

Hooper is a highly successful forward during his stay with Scunthorpe, having played 84 games and scoring 44 goals, a ratio of over one goal in every two games.

Gary is an Essex boy and is only 22 years of age, so a good future looks to be ahead of him. The rumours of a move to Pride Park mention a fee of around £1m, this on the face of it doesn't seem to be great deal of money for an accomplished Championship goal scorer who has scored 14 goals in 29 starts this season.

The rumours have not yet been confirmed or denied by Derby County but we assume Scunthorpe will be looking for slightly more than predicted £1m for Hooper's services next season. He currently has a year to run on his present contract...


Gary Hooper (Scunthorpe) Information
Date of birth
Tuesday, 26th January 1988
Height
5.10
Place of birth
Loughton, England
Weight
11.2
Nationality
England
Position
Forward
Comments
Squad No.
10
Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
Team
DebutApps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
09 Aug 200884 (7)4420
03 May 20081 (0)000
30 Jan 200819 (0)1210
06 May 200712 (7)210
17 Mar 20072 (2)200
22 Aug 20064 (20)230
15 Jan 200525 (30)1210
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
Season
First App.Apps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
08 Aug 200929 (6)1410
09 Aug 200855 (1)3010
11 Aug 200731 (7)1420
22 Aug 20067 (22)430
13 Aug 200518 (28)810
15 Jan 20057 (2)400
Appearances 147 (+ 66 as sub); Goals 74; Yellow cards 8; Red cards 0