MALDON and Tiptree have pulled off a transfer coup after signing experienced striker Gary Hooper.
The Jammers have brought in the former Celtic and Norwich City striker, after he left Kettering Town.
Hooper, 37, who was born in Essex, played in both the Premier League and Champions League during an illustrious career.
He has made more than 500 career appearances, scoring more than 200 goals, in a career which also took in the likes of Sheffield Wednesday, Scunthorpe United and Southend United, after he started out at Grays Athletic.
Welcome, GARY HOOPER
— Maldon & Tiptree FC (@MaldonTiptreeFC) February 13, 2025
Back to where it started in 2002 with the Jammers 🍓
Signing video, goal fest Spielberg video, coming soon featuring goals scored for @CelticFC, @NorwichCityFC, @SUFCOfficial and @SUFCRootsHall to name a few… #football #nonleague #garyhooper pic.twitter.com/3DMel8TqDZ
Hooper has now linked up with Pitching In Isthmian League division north side Maldon, who recently appointed Kevin Horlock as their new boss.
Hooper also played for the likes of Wellington Phoenix in New Zealand, Indian club Kerala Blasters and Omonia in Cyprus.
He also had a spell playing in the UAE with Gulf United, in 2023.
A NEW ERA 🍓
— Maldon & Tiptree FC (@MaldonTiptreeFC) February 14, 2025
Means a new club badge, at a meeting held at the ground last night over 100 fans voted unanimously for this new club badge to take us into a modern era as we look to bring the club into a modern 21st century outlook, whilst looking to move up the football pyramid.… pic.twitter.com/tf4Ikjrm0X
Meanwhile, Maldon and Tiptree have revealed a new club badge.
The Jammers announced the news following a meeting at Park Drive, following the takeover of the club by the Drewitt-Barlow Organisation.
Writing on social media, the club said: 'A NEW ERA Means a new club badge, at a meeting held at the ground last night over 100 fans voted unanimously for this new club badge to take us into a modern era as we look to bring the club into a modern 21st century outlook, whilst looking to move up the football pyramid.'
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