IT’S BEEN A struggle for Galway’s Pat Hoban since he swapped the League of Ireland for the uncompromising surrounds of England’s lower leagues.
And once again, he’s hoping a change of environment can do him good – this time at non-league Grimsby Town.
Having signed for Oxford in late-2014 after an explosive two seasons with Dundalk, he netted only once in his debut campaign with the side.
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This term had been going a little better, with the 24-year-old finding the net five times, before he was sent to Stevenage on a month-long loan deal at the start of February but he subsequently only started one game for the struggling League Two outfit.
His future doesn’t look too secure at Oxford who are in the midst of a promotion drive and he’ll now remain with Grimsby until the end of the season
Hoban will link up with another Irish striker at Grimsby - Padraig Amond. Richard Sellers / PA Archive/Press Association Images
Richard Sellers / PA Archive/Press Association Images / PA Archive/Press Association Images
He will link up with a familiar face at Blundell Park.
Former Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers attacker Padraig Amond joined the club last summer and has enjoyed a magnificent first term, scoring 24 times in 29 league games.
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Former League of Ireland top scorer Pat Hoban is on the move again in England's lower leagues
IT’S BEEN A struggle for Galway’s Pat Hoban since he swapped the League of Ireland for the uncompromising surrounds of England’s lower leagues.
And once again, he’s hoping a change of environment can do him good – this time at non-league Grimsby Town.
Having signed for Oxford in late-2014 after an explosive two seasons with Dundalk, he netted only once in his debut campaign with the side.
This term had been going a little better, with the 24-year-old finding the net five times, before he was sent to Stevenage on a month-long loan deal at the start of February but he subsequently only started one game for the struggling League Two outfit.
His future doesn’t look too secure at Oxford who are in the midst of a promotion drive and he’ll now remain with Grimsby until the end of the season
He will link up with a familiar face at Blundell Park.
Former Shamrock Rovers and Sligo Rovers attacker Padraig Amond joined the club last summer and has enjoyed a magnificent first term, scoring 24 times in 29 league games.
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