James Hooper (footballer)

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James Hooper
Personal information
Full name James Hooper[1]
Date of birth (1997-02-10) 10 February 1997 (age 27)[2]
Place of birth Wythenshawe, England
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)[2]
Team information
Current team
 Runcorn Linnets
Youth career
0000–2015 Rochdale
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Rochdale 2 (0)
2016 → FC United of Manchester (loan) 3 (1)
2016 → Stockport County (loan) 2 (0)
2017 Carlisle United 1 (0)
2017 FC United of Manchester 9 (1)
2017–2018 Radcliffe Borough
2018 Salford City 0 (0)
2018–2019 Chorley
2019 Radcliffe
2020 West Didsbury & Chorlton 3 (3)
2020 Altrincham
2020 Witton Albion (dual reg) 3 (2)
2020–2022 Witton Albion 18 (7)
2022 Atherton Collieries 6 (2)
2022 Workington 5 (2)
2022 Runcorn Linnets 13 (3)
2023 Moreland City 19 (3)
2023– Runcorn Linnets 0 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 18:16, 26 October 2023 (UTC)

James Hooper (born 10 February 1997) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a forward for Runcorn Linnets. He appeared in the Football League for Rochdale[3] and Carlisle United.

Playing career[edit]

Rochdale[edit]

Hooper turned professional at Rochdale in April 2015.[4] He scored 23 goals at youth team level in the 2014–15 season and was named as youth team Player of the Season, which reportedly attracted interested from Norwich City.[5] He made his debut in the Football League on 24 November, coming on for Donal McDermott 54 minutes into a 2–0 defeat to Gillingham at Priestfield Stadium.[6]

Loans to FC United of Manchester and Stockport County[edit]

During his time at Rochdale he spent time on loan at both FC United and Stockport County.[7]

Carlisle United[edit]

On 14 March 2017, Hooper joined Carlisle United on a short-term deal.[8]

FC United of Manchester[edit]

He then joined FC United.

Radcliffe Borough[edit]

In 2017 he signed for Radcliffe Borough. He finished top goal scorer for Radcliffe in 2018 scoring 17 goals.[9]

Salford City[edit]

In July 2018 after appearing on trial for the club a number of times in pre-season friendlies, he signed on a one-year contract for Salford City.[10][11]

Chorley[edit]

In November 2018 he moved to Chorley.[12]

Radcliffe[edit]

In September 2019 he moved to Radcliffe.[13]

West Didsbury & Chorlton[edit]

After breaking his collarbone, he joined West Didsbury & Chorlton in January 2020 to regain his fitness, and scored three goals in three games with the club.[14]

Altrincham[edit]

In February 2020 he joined Altrincham on non-contract terms.[15]

Witton Albion[edit]

In February 2020 he joined Witton Albion on dual registration terms[16] and then joined the club on a permanent deal in August 2020.[17]

Atherton Collieries[edit]

In February 2022 he joined Atherton Collieries.[18]

Workington[edit]

On 26 July 2022, Hooper signed for Workington.[19]

Runcorn Linnets[edit]

On 21 September 2022, Hooper signed for Runcorn Linnets.[20]

Moreland City[edit]

On 3 January 2023, Hooper signed for Moreland City.[21]

Return to Runcorn[edit]

In October 2023, Hooper returned to England, rejoining Runcorn Linnets.[22]

Career statistics[edit]

Season Club Division League FA Cup League Cup Other[23] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
2015–16[24] Rochdale League One 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 0
2016-17[25] Carlisle United League Two 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
2018–19[26] Salford City National League 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Career total 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0

References[edit]

  1. ^ "The Football League Limited: Club list of registered players as at 16th May 2015" (PDF). The Football League. 16 May 2015. p. 57. Archived from the original (PDF) on 16 June 2015. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  2. ^ a b "James Hooper". 11v11. Retrieved 1 December 2015.
  3. ^ "James Hooper". Soccerbase.com. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  4. ^ Partington, Richard (30 April 2015). "Young Rochdale trio earn professional deals". Manchester Evening News. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  5. ^ Freezer, David (22 June 2015). "Rumour Mill: Hull striker Dame N'Doye and Rochdale youngster James Hooper attract interest from Norwich City". Eastern Daily Press. Retrieved 20 April 2015.
  6. ^ "Gillingham 1 - 0 Rochdale". BBC Sport. 24 November 2015. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  7. ^ "James Hooper Joins Stockport County On Loan". Rochdale AFC. 19 October 2016. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  8. ^ "Carlisle United: Joe Ward and James Hooper signed on short-term deals". BBC Sport. 14 March 2017. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
  9. ^ "NEW SIGNING: Hooper joins The Boro". Radcliffe Borough FC. 22 September 2017. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  10. ^ "James Hooper signs for Salford". Salford City FC. 30 July 2018. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  11. ^ "England - J. Hooper - Profile with news, career statistics and history - Soccerway". Uk.soccerway.com. Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  12. ^ "James Hooper – Chorley FC". Retrieved 3 April 2019.
  13. ^ "Saturday's transfer list - September 14th - The BetVictor Northern Premier". Archived from the original on 26 September 2019.
  14. ^ "Player profile: James Hooper". North West Counties Football League. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  15. ^ Flynn, Brian. "James Hooper Signs for the Robins". Altrincham F.C. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  16. ^ "Duffus Becomes Second New Albion Signing". nonleague.today. Retrieved 21 February 2020.
  17. ^ "Hooper Returns To Wincham Park". Northern Premier League. Retrieved 2 September 2020.
  18. ^ Gordon, James (2 February 2021). "Atherton Collieries Reinforce Their Front Line". Northern Premier League. Retrieved 3 February 2022.
  19. ^ "PLAYER SIGNING: Hooper becomes a Red". www.workingtonafc.com. 26 July 2022. Retrieved 28 July 2022.
  20. ^ "PLAYER SIGNING: Hooper becomes a Red". www.runcornlinnetsfc.co.uk/. 21 September 2022. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  21. ^ "NPLM Season Preview: Moreland City FC". www.footballvictoria.com.au/. 14 February 2023. Retrieved 9 April 2023.
  22. ^ "James Hooper wings in from Down Under to rejoin Linnets". www.runcornlinnetsfc.co.uk. 25 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  23. ^ Includes other competitive competitions, including the Football League Trophy.
  24. ^ "Games played by James Hooper in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 November 2015.
  25. ^ "Games played by James Hooper in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
  26. ^ "Games played by James Hooper in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 31 July 2018.

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