Tommie Hoban Explained

Tommie Hoban
Upright:0.8
Fullname:Thomas Michael Hoban[1]
Birth Date:24 January 1994[2]
Birth Place:Walthamstow, England
Height:1.88 m
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Hornchurch
Youthyears1:2002–2009
Youthclubs1:Arsenal
Youthyears2:2009–2011
Youthclubs2:Watford
Years1:2011–2019
Clubs1:Watford
Caps1:54
Goals1:2
Years2:2012
Clubs2:→ Wealdstone (loan)
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:2016–2017
Clubs3:→ Blackburn Rovers (loan)
Caps3:16
Goals3:1
Years4:2018–2019
Clubs4:→ Aberdeen (loan)
Caps4:5
Goals4:1
Years5:2020–2021
Clubs5:Aberdeen
Caps5:37
Goals5:2
Years6:2021
Clubs6:Crewe Alexandra
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Hornchurch
Caps7:0
Goals7:0
Nationalyears1:2010–2011
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U17
Nationalcaps1:6
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2012
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U19
Nationalcaps2:1
Nationalgoals2:1
Nationalyears3:2014–2016
Nationalteam3:Republic of Ireland U21
Nationalcaps3:11
Nationalgoals3:1

Thomas Michael Hoban (born 24 January 1994) is a former professional footballer who played as a defender for club Hornchurch.

Hoban played for Arsenal, Watford, Wealdstone, Blackburn Rovers, Aberdeen and Crewe Alexandra. Born in England, Hoban represented the Republic of Ireland at youth international level.

Hoban played anywhere in defence but preferred to play centrally.

Early and personal life

Born in Walthamstow, London,[3] Hoban grew up in the Chingford and Woodford Green area. He attended Loyola Preparatory School in Buckhurst Hill.[4] He was also a boyhood Chelsea supporter.[5]

His mother and paternal grandparents are Irish, and he said in an interview that he considered himself an Ireland player. Hoban's son was born in February 2019.[6]

Club career

Hoban 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.[7] [8]

Watford

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, as they lost 3–1.[9] After making his debut, he was praised by Manager Malky Mackay for his performance throughout the match.[10] He turned professional three days later.[11] After being linked a move away from Watford, Hoban signed a new contract extension with the club.[12]

Hoban moved on loan to Wealdstone on 2 February 2012 until the end of the season.[13] He made his Wealdstone debut on 14 February 2012, starting the whole game, in a 2–2 draw against Dartford in the FA Trophy campaign.[14] Hoban went on to make seven league appearances during his time at the club.[15]

In the 2012–13 season, Hoban, once again, signed a new contract with the club, keeping him until 2017.[16] He didn't make his first team appearance in over a year and it wasn't until on 29 September 2012 when he made his first team return, starting the whole game, in a 3–2 win over Huddersfield Town.[17] In a follow–up match, Hoban scored his first Watford goal on 2 October 2012, in a 2–1 win over Charlton Athletic.[18] Then, on 23 October 2012, he scored his second goal for the side, in a 2–1 loss against Cardiff City.[19] Since then, he received a handful of first team appearances for the side.[20] Following "rave reviews" in the Championship during the 2012–13 season, Hoban received attention from a number of Premiership clubs.[21] However, he suffered an Achilles tendon injury at the beginning of January.[22] On 8 February 2013, Hoban returned to the starting line-up, in a 2–2 draw against Crystal Palace.[23] However, his return was short–lived when he picked up an ankle injury.[24] At the end of the 2012–13 season, Hoban went on to make nineteen appearances and scoring two times in all competitions. In early May 2013, he picked up the Hornets' Young Player of the Season award.[25]

Hoban missed most of the 2013–14 season following a surgery on his ankle injury.[26] It wasn't until on 15 February 2014 when he made his return from injury a second half–substitute, in a 1–0 win over Middlesbrough.[27] Since returning to the first team from injury, Hoban found himself behind the pecking order in the central–defence.[28] By April, Hoban soon received a handful of first team football towards of the 2013–14 season.[29] He went on to make seven appearances at the end of the 2013–14 season.

The 2014–15 season saw Hoban make his first appearance of the season, keeping a clean sheet, in a 1–0 win over Stevenage in the first round of the League Cup.[30] Seven days later, on 19 August 2014, he set up a goal for Gianni Munari, in a 2–0 win over Rotherham United.[31] Following his return, Hoban found himself in a competition in the centre–back positions.[32] But he soon played in left–back position instead.[33] However, by end of 2014, Hoban lost his first team place, leading Brentford to take interest in signing him.[34] By late–December, he soon regained his first team place, where he played in the centre–back position.[35] However, on 7 March 2015, Hoban was sent–off for a second bookable offence, in a 2–2 draw against Wolverhampton Wanderers.[36] After returning from suspension, he rotated in playing in the centre–back and left–back positions for the rest of the season.[37] During the course of the 2014–15 Championship season, Hoban helped Watford earn promotion to the Premier League.[38] At the end of the 2014–15 season, Hoban went on to make thirty appearances in all competitions. Once again, he picked up the Hornets' Young Player of the Season award.[39]

At the start of the 2015–16 season, Hoban signed a four–year contract, keeping him until 2019.[40] However, he soon lost his first team place under the new management of Quique Sánchez Flores and was demoted to the reserve side.[41] This also combined with his own injuries concern.[42] It wasn't until on 4 April 2016 when he made his return from injury in a reserve match, as Watford U21 lost to Coventry City U21.[43] Despite returning from injury, Hoban never made no appearances towards the end of the 2015–16 season.

Blackburn Rovers (loan)

Hoban signed on a season-long loan for Blackburn Rovers on 26 August 2016.[44] He made his Blackburn Rovers debut, starting the whole game, in a 1–0 loss against Fulham on 27 August 2016.[45] After the match, Manager Owen Coyle and local newspaper The Lancashire Telegraph praised Hoban's performances on his debut.[46] He quickly became a first team regular for the side, playing in the centre–back positions.[47] This lasted until Hoban suffered a shoulder injury that kept him out for four months.[48] It wasn't until on 11 March 2017 when Hoban returned to the first team from injury, starting the whole game, in a 2–2 draw against Norwich City.[49] Following his return from injury, he found himself in the substitute bench role.[50] Despite this, Hoban scored his first goal for Blackburn in a 1–0 win over Nottingham Forest on 14 April 2017.[51] Despite an improvement in form that offered some hope of survival, Blackburn were relegated to League One at the end of the 2016–17 season.[52] At the end of the 2016–17 season, where he made seventeen appearances and scoring once in all competitions for the side, Hoban returned to his parent club.[53]

Hoban suffered an anterior cruciate ligament injury at the start of the 2017–18 season.[54] In the 2018–19 pre–season, he made an appearance for the side, in a friendly match against 1. FC Köln.[55]

Aberdeen (loan)

Hoban moved on loan to Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen in July 2018.[56] [57] He played in both legs of a Europa League tie against Burnley, as Aberdeen lost 4–2 on aggregate.[58] Hoban scored on his league debut for the club on 25 August 2018, in a 1–1 draw against Hibernian.[59] However, his time with Aberdeen was also severely affected by injury, and in February 2019 he suffered the second anterior cruciate ligament injury of his career.[60] As a result, Hoban terminated his loan spell with Aberdeen and returned to his parent club.[61]

Aberdeen

Hoban was released by Watford at the end of the 2018–19 season, and returned to Aberdeen to continue his rehabilitation.[62]

On 31 July 2020, he signed a short-term contract with Aberdeen, until January 2021.[63] In October, he extended the deal until the end of the season.[64]

Crewe Alexandra

On 1 July 2021, he signed for League One club Crewe Alexandra,[65] [66] but on 16 August 2021 Crewe confirmed that Hoban had retired from professional football, without playing a game for the club.[67] [68]

Hornchurch

On 12 July 2023, Hoban returned to football when he signed for Isthmian League Premier Division club Hornchurch.[69]

International career

Hoban was born in England but qualifies to play for the Republic of Ireland through his Dublin-born mother.[8] His paternal grandparents are also Irish.[70]

Hoban made his Republic of Ireland U17 debut on 25 September 2010, where he started the whole game, in a 2–0 win over Albania U17.[71] Hoban represented Ireland at under-17 level, where he went on to make six appearances for the side.

In September 2011, Hoban was called up to the Republic of Ireland U19 for the first time.[72] He made his Republic of Ireland U19 debut on 10 October 2011, starting the whole game, in a 3–1 win over Russia U19.[73] It wasn't until on 10 October 2012 when Hoban scored his first Republic of Ireland U19 goal, in a 5–2 win over Luxembourg U19.[74] In a follow–up match, he captained the under-19s for the first time, in a 1–0 win over Macedonia U19.[75] Hoban went on to make six appearances and scoring once for the Republic of Ireland U19 side.[76]

In February 2014, Hoban was called up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for the first time.[77] It wasn't until on 5 September 2014 when he made his debut for Republic of Ireland U21 debut, starting as captain, in a 2–0 win over Germany U21.[78] Throughout his time at the Republic of Ireland U21 side, Hoban captained the side in the number of matches.[79] Then, on 8 September 2015, he scored his first Republic of Ireland U21 goal, in a 2–0 win over Andorra U21.[80] Hoban went on to make ten appearances and scoring once for the Republic of Ireland U21 side.

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Watford2010–11Championship1000000010
2011–12Championship0000000000
2012–13Championship192000000192
2013–14Championship7000000070
2014–15Championship270102000300
2015–16Premier League0000000000
2016–17Premier League0000100010
2017–18Premier League0000000000
2018–19Premier League0000000000
Total542103000582
Blackburn Rovers (loan)2016–17Championship161000000161
Aberdeen (loan)2018–19Scottish Premiership5120002091
Aberdeen2020–21Scottish Premiership372401020442
Crewe Alexandra2021–22League One0000000000
Career total11267040401276

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Professional retain list & free transfers 2012/13. https://web.archive.org/web/20140802074454/http://www.football-league.co.uk/staticFiles/4e/bd/0,,10794~179534,00.pdf. 18 May 2013. 2 August 2014. 4 January 2015. 25. The Football League.
  2. Web site: Tommie Hoban . 11v11 . 12 January 2016.
  3. Book: Glenda. Rollin. Jack. Rollin. Sky Sports Football Yearbook 2012–2013. 2012. Headline. London. 978-0-7553-6356-8. 547. 43rd.
  4. News: Watford FC footballer Tommie Hoban tests out Loyola Preparatory School in Buckhurst Hill's new all-weather pitch. Watford Observer. 27 June 2013. 10 May 2019.
  5. News: Watford defender Tommie Hoban admits facing his boyhood club Chelsea was a surreal experience. Watford Observer. 6 January 2015. 10 May 2019.
  6. News: Tommie Hoban targets 'special' Aberdeen season as defender opens up on injury hit Pittodrie spell. Daily Record. 3 February 2019. 10 May 2019.
  7. News: Watford defender Tommie Hoban believes his release by Arsenal was a blessing in disguise. 20 January 2013. Frank Smith. Watford Observer.
  8. News: Watford centre-back Tommie Hoban accepts it may now be harder for younger players to break into the Hornets' first team. Watford Observer. 11 November 2014. 10 May 2019.
  9. News: Watford miss out on top-half finish after Preston North End loss. Watford Observer. 7 May 2011. 10 May 2019.
  10. News: Malky Mackay praises Watford's two 17 year olds who featured at Preston North End. Watford Observer. 8 May 2011. 10 May 2019.
  11. News: Watford first-year scholar Tommie Hoban latest academy product to sign pro deal. 10 May 2011. Frank Smith. Watford Observer.
  12. News: Arsenal and Manchester City have not bid for Watford starlet Tommie Hoban. Watford Observer. 4 October 2011. 10 May 2019.
    News: Arsenal and Tottenham target signs new contract with Watford. Watford Observer. 3 December 2011. 10 May 2019.
  13. News: Watford defender Tommie Hoban makes loan move to Ryman Premier Division Wealdstone. 2 February 2012. Watford Observer.
    News: Watford defender and Republic of Ireland youth international Tommie Hoban extends Wealdstone loan. Watford Observer. 6 March 2012. 10 May 2019.
  14. News: Match Report: Dartford 2 Wealdstone 2. Kent Online. 14 February 2012. 10 May 2019.
  15. Web site: First Team 2011–12. 28 August 2011. Wealdstone F.C..
  16. News: Watford youngster Tommie Hoban signs new five-year deal. Watford Observer. 30 August 2012. 10 May 2019.
  17. News: Huddersfield Town 2–3 Watford. BBC Sport. 29 September 2012. 10 May 2019.
  18. News: Charlton Athletic 1–2 Watford. BBC Sport. 2 October 2012. 10 May 2019.
  19. News: Cardiff City 2–1 Watford. BBC Sport. 23 October 2012. 10 May 2019.
  20. News: Gianfranco Zola reflects on 'very important' Watford win at Vicarage Road and praises 'magnificent' Lloyd Doyley. Watford Observer. 22 October 2012. 10 May 2019.
    News: Watford boss Gianfranco Zola: 'I'm delighted with the way we are defending'. Watford Observer. 5 November 2012. 10 May 2019.
    News: Gianfranco Zola describes Watford defender Tommie Hoban's improvement rate as 'unbelievable'. Watford Observer. 6 November 2012. 10 May 2019.
  21. News: Tommie Hoban rocking but he won't let big guns knock him off course. 4 January 2013. Giuseppe Muro. London Evening Standard.
  22. News: Manuel Almunia and Almen Abdi are both set to return for Watford's match against Middlesbrough. Watford Observer. 10 January 2013. 10 May 2019.
  23. News: Watford 2–2 Crystal Palace. BBC Sport. 8 February 2012. 10 May 2019.
  24. News: Watford defender Tommie Hoban a doubt for Birmingham City clash after suffering a recurrence of an ankle problem. 14 February 2013. Watford Observer.
  25. News: Almen Abdi named Watford's Player of the Season and Cristian Battocchio scores top goal. Watford Observer. 5 May 2013. 10 May 2019.
  26. News: Watford defender Tommie Hoban has ankle operation in America. Watford Observer. 1 May 2013. 10 May 2019.
    News: Watford defender Tommie Hoban's six-month scan shows his recovery from an ankle injury is progressing. Watford Observer. 7 November 2013. 10 May 2019.
    News: Watford and Republic of Ireland Under-19 defender Tommie Hoban expected to return next month. Watford Observer. 10 December 2013. 10 May 2019.
  27. News: Watford 1–0 Middlesbrough. BBC Sport. 15 February 2014. 10 May 2019.
  28. News: Beppe Sannino believes Watford showed more commitment at Wigan Athletic than other away games. Watford Observer. 22 March 2014. 10 May 2019.
  29. News: Manuel Almunia's late error cost Watford two points as Millwall struck lucky to claim a draw. Watford Observer. 12 April 2014. 10 May 2019.
    News: Youth coach discusses Watford's 'phenomenal' scholars and how the opportunities are still there. Watford Observer. 25 April 2014. 10 May 2019.
    News: Albert Riera was dismissed as Callum Harriott's double helped Charlton secure their Championship status against ten-man Watford. Watford Observer. 29 April 2014. 10 May 2019.
  30. News: A goal from Lloyd Dyer helped Watford complete a 1-0 win against Stevenage in the Capital One Cup first round. Watford Observer. 12 August 2014. 10 May 2019.
  31. News: Lloyd Dyer and Gianni Munari struck as Watford complete a 2-0 victory over Rotherham United at the New York Stadium. Watford Observer. 19 August 2014. 10 May 2019.
  32. News: Watford knocked out of the Capital One Cup by Doncaster Rovers. Watford Observer. 26 August 2014. 10 May 2019.
    News: Watford defender Tommie Hoban: Dealing with competition for places is 'part of the job'. Watford Observer. 22 August 2014. 10 May 2019.
  33. News: Watford not looking to strengthen their squad after ending interest in Chelsea youngster Lewis Baker. Watford Observer. 4 September 2014. 10 May 2019.
    News: Vote for Watford's man of the match against Leeds United. Watford Observer. 24 August 2014. 10 May 2019.
  34. News: Watford have no intention of selling Brentford target Tommie Hoban in January. Watford Observer. 18 December 2014. 10 May 2019.
  35. News: BALLOT: Who was your Watford man of the match against Cardiff City?. Watford Observer. 29 December 2014. 10 May 2019.
    News: Watford defender Tommie Hoban, who has attracted interest from Brentford, is not thinking about moving away from the Hornets. Watford Observer. 9 January 2015. 10 May 2019.
    News: FAN'S VIEW: Watford fan Charlie Doris hopes defender Tommie Hoban can come of age during the second half of the season. Watford Observer. 4 February 2015. 10 May 2019.
  36. News: Wolverhampton Wanderers 2–2 Watford. BBC Sport. 7 March 2015. 10 May 2019.
  37. News: Slavisa Jokanovic believes Watford's players have recaptured their confidence after defeating Rotherham United 3-0. Watford Observer. 24 February 2015. 10 May 2019.
    News: Watford go top of the Championship with 2-0 win at Wigan Athletic as Troy Deeney's incredible form continues. Watford Observer. 17 March 2015. 10 May 2019.
    News: Slavisa Jokanovic has told his Watford side there is no room for arrogance ahead of their Championship clash against Millwall tomorrow. Watford Observer. 10 April 2015. 10 May 2019.
  38. News: Watford promoted to Premier League. The Daily Telegraph. London. 25 April 2015. 15 February 2016.
  39. News: Troy Deeney wins Watford Player of the Season for second season running. Watford Observer. 4 May 2015. 10 May 2019.
  40. News: Watford defender Tommie Hoban has signed a new four-year contract with the Golden Boys. Watford Observer. 21 August 2015. 10 May 2019.
  41. News: Harry Kewell admits he has problems to solve after Watford's Under-21 side were beaten 3-1 by Hull City last night. Watford Observer. 18 August 2015. 10 May 2019.
    News: Tommie Hoban discusses the injury that has kept him out of Watford's Premier League season and the possibility of going out on loan. Watford Observer. 29 January 2016. 10 May 2019.
  42. News: Watford hope Ikechi Anya and Allan Nyom will be fit to face Arsenal when they return to Premier League action. Watford Observer. 8 October 2015. 10 May 2019.
    News: Valon Behrami will miss Watford's game against Sunderland due to injury while Sebastian Prödl is unlikely to feature at the Stadium of Light. Watford Observer. 10 December 2015. 10 May 2019.
    News: Watford defenders Tommie Hoban and Joel Ekstrand continued their recoveries from injury by featuring in Under-21s' victory. Watford Observer. 20 January 2016. 10 May 2019.
  43. News: Watford Under-21s fall to Coventry City defeat. Watford Observer. 4 April 2016. 10 May 2019.
  44. News: Blackburn Rovers sign Watford's Tommie Hoban and Bristol City's Derrick Williams. 26 August 2016. BBC Sport.
  45. News: Blackburn 0–1 Fulham: Tom Cairney nets late winner for Fulham. Sky Sports. 27 August 2016. 11 May 2019.
  46. News: 'It was hard to take' - Blackburn Rovers boss Owen Coyle reflects on 'cruel' Fulham defeat. The Lancashire Telegraph. 27 August 2016. 10 May 2019.
    News: PLAYER RATINGS: Blackburn Rovers 0 Fulham 1. The Lancashire Telegraph. 27 August 2016. 10 May 2019.
  47. News: Jason Steele confident Blackburn Rovers will turn the corner with more improved defensive displays. The Lancashire Telegraph. 5 September 2016. 10 May 2019.
    News: 'I feel like a bit of a foreigner up here!' - Life in Lancashire suits Blackburn Rovers defender Tommie Hoban. The Lancashire Telegraph. 14 October 2016. 10 May 2019.
  48. Web site: Injury blow for Hoban. Blackburn Rovers F.C.. 3 November 2016. 10 May 2019. https://web.archive.org/web/20190510213048/https://www.rovers.co.uk/news/2016/november/injury-blow-for-hoban/. 10 May 2019. live.
  49. News: MATCH REPORT: Norwich City 2 Blackburn Rovers 2. The Lancashire Telegraph. 11 March 2017. 10 May 2019.
  50. News: "I'm certainly looking to learn off him" - Tommie Hoban on working under Tony Mowbray at Blackburn Rovers. The Lancashire Telegraph. 23 March 2017. 10 May 2019.
    News: 'We have to show our fighting spirit' - Wes Brown says Blackburn Rovers have to bounce back at Nottingham Forest. The Lancashire Telegraph. 11 April 2017. 10 May 2019.
    News: 'I am preparing to play the last six games without them' - Rovers defensive pair Charlie Mulgrew and Darragh Lenihan could miss the rest of the season. The Lancashire Telegraph. 6 April 2017. 10 May 2019.
  51. News: Nottingham Forest 0–1 Blackburn Rovers. BBC Sport. 14 April 2017. 10 May 2019.
  52. News: Blackburn relegated to League One despite winning at Brentford. Paul. Doyle. 7 May 2017. The Guardian.
  53. News: 'We are probably working to seven or eight' -Tony Mowbray on the number of summer signings he's looking to make as Rovers close in on Bradley Dack. The Lancashire Telegraph. 26 June 2017. 10 May 2019.
  54. Web site: Hoban: Light at the end of the tunnel. Matt. Storey. 25 January 2018.
  55. News: Andre Gray scores as Watford draw friendly against FC Koln in Austria. Watford Observer. 17 July 2018. 10 May 2019.
  56. Web site: Hoban makes loan switch. Watford Observer.
  57. News: Aberdeen: Goalkeeper Tomas Cerny and defender Tommie Hoban join Dons. 15 July 2018. 19 February 2019. BBC Sport.
  58. Web site: Aberdeen 1-1 Burnley. 26 July 2018. 11 May 2019. Tom English. BBC Sport.
    Web site: Burnley 3-1 Aberdeen: Premier League side progress 4-2 on aggregate . 2 August 2018. 2 August 2018. Chris McLaughlin. BBC Sport.
  59. News: Hibernian 1-1 Aberdeen. BBC Sport. 25 August 2018. 10 May 2019.
  60. News: Scott McKenna injury blow for Aberdeen as scan reveals extent of defender's hamstring tear. Daily Record. 8 August 2018. 10 May 2019.
    News: Watford's Tommie Hoban has Aberdeen loan season ended by knee injury. BBC Sport. 19 February 2019. 19 February 2019.
    News: Aberdeen's Tommie Hoban out until January as defender gets set for surgery. Daily Record. 25 September 2018. 10 May 2019.
  61. News: Tommie Hoban posts emotional message to Aberdeen fans after horror knee injury. Daily Record. 19 February 2019. 10 May 2019.
  62. Web site: Hoban offered rehab chance in Aberdeen. Watford Observer.
  63. Web site: TOMMIE REJOINS DONS. 31 July 2020. 31 July 2020. afc.co.uk.
  64. Web site: THE CLUB HAVE BEEN FANTASTIC WITH ME. 14 October 2020. afc.co.uk.
  65. Web site: Tommie Hoban Becomes Fourth Summer Signing. www.crewealex.net.
  66. Web site: Crewe clinch signing of defender Hoban. www.bbc.co.uk.
  67. Web site: Tommie Hoban Retires From Professional Football. www.crewealex.net.
  68. News: Tommie Hoban: Crewe's former Aberdeen defender retires without playing a game for club . 16 August 2021 . BBC Sport . 16 August 2021.
  69. Web site: Tommie Hoban signs. www.hornchurchfc.com. 12 July 2023. 12 July 2023.
  70. http://www.irishexaminer.com/sport/soccer/hornet-hoban-so-proud-to-wear-the-green-210533.html/ "Hornet Hoban so proud to wear the green "
  71. News: Under-17s finish 4th at Hungary tournament. Football Association of Ireland. 19 August 2010. 10 May 2019.
    News: U17 squad selected for UEFA qualifiers. Football Association of Ireland. 13 September 2010. 10 May 2019.
    News: Ireland progress to UEFA U17 elite qualifiers. Football Association of Ireland. 27 September 2010. 10 May 2019.
  72. News: Murphy gives U19s first victory of season. Football Association of Ireland. 11 August 2011. 10 May 2019.
    News: U19 squad named for UEFA first phase qualifiers. Football Association of Ireland. 27 September 2011. 10 May 2019.
  73. News: U19s seal place in UEFA elite stage. Football Association of Ireland. 11 October 2011. 10 May 2019.
  74. News: U19s ready for UEFA Championships opener in Luxembourg. Football Association of Ireland. 10 October 2012. 10 May 2019.
  75. News: Republic of Ireland U19s ensure UEFA progress. Football Association of Ireland. 13 October 2012. 10 May 2019.
  76. https://www.watfordobserver.co.uk/sport/9740403.tommie-hoban-plays-as-republic-of-ireland-draw-final-game-in-under-19-european-championship/ "Hoban plays as Irish pegged back"
  77. News: King announces squad for UEFA U21 clash with Montenegro. Football Association of Ireland. 25 February 2014. 10 May 2019.
  78. News: Irish U21s suffer narrow defeat in German qualifier. Football Association of Ireland. 5 September 2014. 10 May 2019.
  79. News: Ireland U21s go down to US defeat in Marbella. Football Association of Ireland. 15 November 2014. 10 May 2019.
    News: Irish U21s start campaign with win over Andorra. Extra Time. 27 March 2015. 10 May 2019.
    News: King pleased as Ireland U21s beat Qatar U23s. Football Association of Ireland. 4 September 2015. 10 May 2019.
    News: VIDEO: Ireland U21 2-0 Slovenia U21. Football Association of Ireland. 2 September 2016. 10 May 2019.
  80. News: Goal and assist for West Ham's Josh Cullen on his competitive debut for Ireland U21s. The 42.ie. 8 September 2015. 10 May 2019.

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