TOMMIE HOBAN HAS retired from professional football at the age of 27, Crewe Alexandra have confirmed.
The former Republic of Ireland U21 captain has been plagued by injuries over the last few years but managed to make 43 appearances for Aberdeen last season.
The London-born defender departed the Scottish Premiership side to join League One outfit Crewe in the summer.
The reason for his decision is unclear at this stage.
“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,” Crewe boss David Artell told the club’s website.
“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.”
A club statement added: “We would like to wish Tommie all the best in his new venture away from football.”
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Madness at their age and the abuse their bodies have already taken. Is there a demand to watch this?
Collins didn’t knock any sense into him.
@Etherman: no, he must have knocked it out of him.
Money issues in the Benn household I wonder? no other logical reason at his age
@Seagoat returns: apparently hes minted it just an itch he has to scratch…..
Rocky XXIV
And Oliver McCall, why???
Where is Chwis Eubank these days? with his sartorial elegance and spartan outlook. Was youth hostelling last I heard as suggested by Norwich’s finest!
@LukeDuke: well he seems to keep himself in alright nick by all accounts, judging by the skin tight shorter than short sleeve shirts and dickybows he does be wearing. That would have my attention. Otherwise what the hell is the point in Benn fighting anyone? Bar Collins. And he’s heavily invested in his gut.
The dark destroyer was fearsome he just had a glass jaw unfortunately for him.