Tommie Hoban

Tommie Hoban

Hoban playing for Watford in 2012
Personal information
Full nameThomas Michael Hoban[1]
Date of birth24 January 1994
Place of birthWalthamstow, England
Height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Playing positionCentre-back
Club information
Current team
Watford
Number31
Youth career
2002–2009Arsenal
2009–2011Watford
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2011–Watford54(2)
2012→ Wealdstone (loan)7(0)
National team‡
2010–2011Republic of Ireland U176(0)
2012Republic of Ireland U191(1)
2014–Republic of Ireland U211(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16:54, 18 April 2015 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 12 September 2014 (UTC)

Thomas Michael "Tommie" Hoban (also spelt as Tommy or Tom; born 24 January 1994) is a professional footballer who plays for Watford as a central defender, and can also play as a full-back. Hoban has represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.

Career

Born in Walthamstow, England,[2] Hoban grew up in the Chingford and Woodford Green area. He joined Arsenal's youth system at the age of 7 and was released at 14. Following his release eight clubs expressed an interest in Hoban, and from them he and his family selected Watford based on location and the recommendation of an Arsenal coach.[3]

Hoban made his senior debut for Watford on 7 May 2011, in their final game of the 2010–11 season against Preston North End coming on for Martin Taylor in the first half.[4] He turned professional three days later.[5]

Hoban moved on loan to Wealdstone on 2 February 2012 until the end of the season.,[6] making 7 league appearance during his time at the club.[7]

Following "rave reviews" in the Championship during the 2012–13 season, Hoban received attention from a number of Premiership clubs.[8] In February 2013, Hoban picked up an ankle injury.[9]

Despite missing the rest of the season, Hoban won Watford's Young Player of the Season award for the 2012/13 season.

International career

Hoban was born in England but qualifies to play for the Republic of Ireland through his Dublin-born mother. His paternal grandparents were also born in Ireland.[10] Hoban has represented Ireland at under-17 level, captained the under-19s and played for the under-21s.[11]

Career statistics

As of 18 April 2015[12][13]
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Watford 2011–12 1000000010
2012–13 192000000192
2013–14 7000000070
2014–15 270102000300
Career total 542102000572

References

  1. ↑ "Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13" (PDF). The Football League. 18 May 2013. p. 25. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 August 2014. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  2. ↑ Rollin, Glenda; Rollin, Jack, eds. (2012). Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013 (43rd ed.). London: Headline. p. 547. ISBN 978-0-7553-6356-8.
  3. ↑ Frank Smith (20 January 2013). "Watford defender Tommie Hoban believes his release by Arsenal was a blessing in disguise". Watford Observer.
  4. ↑ Watford F.C. profile
  5. ↑ Frank Smith (10 May 2011). "Watford first-year scholar Tommie Hoban latest academy product to sign pro deal". Watford Observer.
  6. ↑ "Watford defender Tommie Hoban makes loan move to Ryman Premier Division Wealdstone". Watford Observer. 2 February 2012.
  7. ↑ http://wealdstone-fc.com/history/first-team-2011-12/
  8. ↑ Giuseppe Muro (4 January 2013). "Tommie Hoban rocking but he won’t let big guns knock him off course". London Evening Standard.
  9. ↑ "Watford defender Tommie Hoban a doubt for Birmingham City clash after suffering a recurrence of an ankle problem". Watford Observer. 14 February 2013.
  10. ↑ "Hornet Hoban so proud to wear the green ". Irish Examiner. 11 October 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2012.
  11. ↑ "Hoban plays as Irish pegged back". Watford Observer. 1 June 2012. Retrieved 5 October 2012.
  12. ↑ Tommie Hoban career statistics at Soccerbase
  13. ↑ Tommie Hoban profile at Soccerway