Tommie Hoban

Thomas Michael Hoban, known as Tommie Hoban, born on 24 January 1994, is a former professional footballer who played as a defender. Born in Walthamstow, London, he played for Arsenal, Watford, Wealdstone, Blackburn Rovers, Aberdeen, Crewe Alexandra and Hornchurch, and represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level through his Irish mother and paternal grandparents. He joined Arsenal's youth system at the age of seven and was released at fourteen, after which he chose Watford on the recommendation of an Arsenal coach. He made his senior debut for Watford on 7 May 2011 in a 3-1 loss to Preston North End, coming on in the first half for Martin Taylor, and was praised by manager Malky Mackay. He could play anywhere in defence but preferred the centre.