Crewe player Tommie Hoban retires from professional football

The 27-year-old only joined the Alex in the summer after his contract expired with Aberdeen

Hoban joined the Alex in the summer after his contract expired with Aberdeen
Author: Dan DaviesPublished 16th Aug 2021

Crewe Alexandra have confirmed that Tommie Hoban has decided to retire from professional football.

The 27-year-old central defender informed David Artell of his decision three days before our Sky Bet League One opening game against Cheltenham.

London-born, Hoban, joined the Alex in the summer after his contract expired with Scottish Premiership side Aberdeen.

Earlier this morning, Artell said: "I had a text off Tommie on the Wednesday before the Cheltenham game, he said he didn't feel quite right, but it was a pleasant message. I gave him a ring and he just told me that he was retiring over the phone and I haven't seen him since.

"That's the long and the short of it. The contract situation has been getting sorted over this last week and unfortunately, Tommie has decided to retire."

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