This former Sheffield Wednesday striker continues to score consistently, while the team disappoints fans with ineffective performances in the forward positions. Danny Rohl took on the challenging task of managing Sheffield Wednesday in English football, but the team was already struggling in the Championship before his arrival.
Despite securing only one win in his initial five games as manager, Rohl’s leadership has not yielded positive results, with Wednesday enduring a disheartening 4-0 defeat against Millwall in their latest match. The home crowd at Hillsborough had to endure a lackluster performance, as the second-tier’s bottom club dominated the game.
Moving on to a different chapter, the aging attacker joined Barnet in the National League in October, finding joy in his new environment and aspiring to guide his new team to promotion in the EFL.
Gary Hooper, previously with Norwich City, made a notable impact at Sheffield Wednesday, scoring 31 goals in 89 appearances. After stints in various countries, he returned to English football with Barnet. Hooper’s arrival at the non-league Bees is considered a significant acquisition, given his past accolades described as “world class” by Celtic manager Neil Lennon.
Since leaving Sheffield Wednesday in 2019, Hooper has played in New Zealand, India, Cyprus, and the United Arab Emirates. His most prolific stint was with Wellington Phoenix, where he scored 13 goals in a single season. Now back in England, he is proving his worth with Barnet.
Hooper marked his debut with a goal against Solihull Moors, showcasing his goal-scoring instincts with a poacher-like finish. Despite another goal against Chesterfield, his team suffered a 4-2 defeat. Notably, Hooper’s two goals for Barnet surpass the goal tally of Sheffield Wednesday’s Anthony Musaba.
As Sheffield Wednesday struggles to find a consistent goal scorer, fans hope that one of their current strikers can draw inspiration from Hooper’s clinical expertise. Rohl’s team is in desperate need of a standout figure in the attack to reverse their fortunes at Hillsborough.
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