Patrick James Hoban was born on 28 July 1991 and is an Irish professional footballer who plays for Derry City in the League of Ireland Premier Division, as a forward.
16 Facts About Patrick Hoban
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Patrick Hoban had his greatest successes in two spells at Dundalk, where he scored a total of 150 goals, making him the club's all time record goalscorer.
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Patrick Hoban finished as top scorer as they won the League of Ireland Premier Division in 2014 and 2018, and won another title in 2019.
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In July 2010, Patrick Hoban journeyed to England after being offered to train with Championship club Bristol City, managed by Steve Coppell and having just signed England international goalkeeper David James.
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Patrick Hoban scored regularly for the Robins' reserve team but did not break into the first team, being loaned to local non-league team Clevedon Town.
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Patrick Hoban made six appearances for Clevedon, four of which came in the Southern League Division One.
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Patrick Hoban returned to Mervue United and then moved to League of Ireland Premier Division side Dundalk in 2013.
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Patrick Hoban was top scorer with 20 goals as they won the 2014 title, their first for 19 years.
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Patrick Hoban signed with English League Two side Oxford United in November 2014, having turned down the chance to play on trial at Scottish Premier League club Kilmarnock.
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On 1 March 2016, Patrick Hoban joined National League side Grimsby Town on loan until the end of the season.
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Patrick Hoban did not score in his 14 total appearances, and was not retained when his loan expired.
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Patrick Hoban was released by Oxford at the end of the season.
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On 10 January 2017, Patrick Hoban scored both goals in the final six minutes as Mansfield defeated Oldham Athletic in the third round of the EFL Trophy at Field Mill.
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Patrick Hoban finished the season as top scorer with 29 goals but left the last league game injured, causing concern over whether he would play the FAI Cup Final against Cork City.
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Dundalk retained their league title, and Patrick Hoban was the second highest scorer with 13 goals, one behind Junior Ogedi-Uzokwe of Derry.
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On 16 October 2019, Patrick Hoban signed a contract for two more seasons at Dundalk.