Last month, Gary Hooper became a transfer target for Hamilton Academical, but no deal has come through.
In an ambitious attempt to capture former Celtic striker Gary Hooper, Scottish League One promotion candidate Hamilton Accies has failed.
After competing in the Scottish Masters competition earlier this season, the 35-year-old English marksman—who had won four trophies over a three-year stint—admired that he would consider returning to Scotland if the proper opportunity arose.
Accies was eager to bolster their offensive options this month in an attempt to stay ahead of league leaders Falkirk in what is quickly turning into a two-horse battle for the championship. GlasgowWorld knows that an audacious attempt to get Hooper north of the border has fallen through.
After spending almost £2.5 million to sign Hooper from Scunthorpe United in 2010, Hooper won two league titles and two Scottish Cups with the Hoops. He later had stints with Sheffield United and Norwich City.
After playing with Kerala Blasters in India and Wellington Phoenix in Australia, journeyman Hooper would later reunite with Lennon in Cyprus at Omonia Nicosia in 2022. However, in the summer, after departing Dubai-based Gulf
Although Gary won’t be joining Hamilton, we are hoping that some new acquisitions will be announced soon. It is unfortunate that he is one of the players we have looked into in recent weeks. To help us strengthen the team, the club has been speaking with several prominent figures in the sport while we put in a lot of effort.”
But after his release from Ibrox on Thursday, Accies acted swiftly to sign midfielder Ben Williamson of the Rangers on an 18-month deal.
After spending the first half of the season on loan at Championship team Partick Thistle, the 22-year-old—a graduate of the Gers junior system—brings invaluable experience to John Rankin’s team.
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