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Ewan Paton

Ex-Celtic star Gary Hooper teams up with Neil Lennon at Omonia Nicosia

Ex-Celtic star teams up with former boss Neil Lennon in Cyprus

FORMER Celtic star Gary Hooper has teamed up with an old friend in Cyprus. 

The striker, 34, has joined Neil Lennon's Omonia Nicosia. 

The ex-Norwich forward has penned a one-year deal with the Cypriot side.

Hooper worked with Lennon during his time at Parkhead.

Now, the pair will work again for the 22/23 campaign ahead.

A club statement reads: "We announce the acquisition of the 34-year-old English striker, Gary Hooper, who played for Wellington Phoenix last season. The cooperation contract is for one year.

"Gary Hooper spent much of his career at Celtic FC, with whom he won two league titles and two cups, played in the UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League groups and was once the league's top scorer.

"He also played for Norwich City, Sheffield Wednesday and during his time at Scunthorpe United he was awarded as the top footballer in the division.

"We welcome Gary Hooper to the OMONIA family and wish him every success."

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