Kettering Town signs Gary Hooper in bid to recapture former glory

Kettering Town has signed former Champions League star Gary Hooper to enhance their squad, aiming for a better season following a 15th-place finish.

Kettering Town Signs Gary Hooper In Bid To Recapture Former Glory
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Non-league club Kettering Town is aiming to revive its past glory by signing former Champions League star Gary Hooper, rounding out an impressive front three of ex-top-flight players. The Northampton-based club, currently playing in the seventh tier of English football, hopes to improve upon last season’s 15th-place finish in the Southern League Premier Division Central.

Kettering has made headlines recently with the addition of former Newcastle striker Nile Ranger, 33, and ex-Bolton and Burnley forward Marvin Sordell, who came out of retirement to join the squad last month. The latest signing of Hooper, 36, was officially announced on Thursday, generating excitement among fans.

Previously, Hooper showcased his skills in the Premier League with clubs like Norwich City and made significant contributions to Celtic in the Champions League. Having left National League side Barnet at the end of last season, Hooper’s wealth of experience and goal-scoring ability is expected to play a vital role in Kettering’s quest for success this season.

Gary Hooper

Gary Hooper

Forwarder, Midfielder

EnglandEngland

Age: 36

177 cm

71 kg

Gary Hooper has not played yet in this season. Last season he played in total 6 times for 77 minutes for FA Cup.

Barnet performance and stats

Barnet

Manager: Dean Brennan
Rank 3rd
Win 11
Draw 1
Loss 5
Goals 34-20
Diff 14

Barnet will play the next match in FA Cup against Exeter City on Saturday 2nd of November in Exeter. The prediction is Exeter City winning the match.​