Bobby Hopkinson
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Bobby Thomas Hopkinson is a professional English
footballer who plays as a midfielder
for Horndean
.
, signing on scholarship forms in July 2006 under Ian Holloway
. Hopkinson was a member of the Pilgrims'
side that reached the FA Youth Cup
quarter-finals in 2007-08. He did not make a first team appearance, and was released at the end of the 2007–08 season.
Following his release from Plymouth, Hopkinson joined Southern League Premier Division team Tiverton Town
where he spent the 2008–09
season. At the end of the season Hopkinson was awarded the "Travel Club Player of The Year" award and the "WWW Player of The Year" award.
After a successful trial he joined League Two
side Aldershot Town
in August 2009 on non-contract terms. Aldershot manager Gary Waddock
praised his commitment saying "Bobby and his family have shown a lot of commitment". He made his debut for Aldershot Town on 6 October against Hereford United
in their 2–2 away draw in the Football League Trophy
Southern Section Second Round, replacing Scott Donnelly
in the 68th minute as a substitute. Hereford went on to win the game 4–3 in a penalty shootout. Hopkinson made his debut in the Football League
in Aldershot's subsequent League Two game against Morecambe
in the 4–1 home win on 10 October. He replaced Scott Donnelly again as a substitute in the 82nd minute.
On 15 January 2010, it was announced that Southern Football League Premier Division side Farnborough had signed Hopkinson on dual registration forms with Aldershot Town. Hopkinson made his debut the next day, when he came on as a substitute in Farnborough's 2–1 win against Clevedon Town
. Three days later Hopkinson scored his first goal for Farnborough, after he came on as a substitute against Banbury United.
On 5 March, Aldershot Town announced that Hopkinson has left the club, and has been linked with a return to Tiverton. Shortly after season finished, it was announced that Hopkinson signed a two-year deal at the club he was on loan at for the last few weeks of the season, Havant & Waterlooville. He signed for Wessex League
Premier Division club Horndean
in August 2011.
England
England is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. It shares land borders with Scotland to the north and Wales to the west; the Irish Sea is to the north west, the Celtic Sea to the south west, with the North Sea to the east and the English Channel to the south separating it from continental...
footballer who plays as a midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
for Horndean
Horndean F.C.
Horndean F.C. is an English football club based in Horndean, Hampshire. The club are currently members of the Wessex League Premier Division and play at Five Heads Park.-History:...
.
Career
Hopkinson started his career as a youth player at Plymouth ArgylePlymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
, signing on scholarship forms in July 2006 under Ian Holloway
Ian Holloway
Ian Scott Holloway is an English football manager and former player. He became the manager of Blackpool in May 2009. Holloway is well-known amongst football fans for his off-the-wall interviews, with a wide selection of quotes and soundbites being printed. Holloway's playing career spanned 18...
. Hopkinson was a member of the Pilgrims'
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
side that reached the FA Youth Cup
FA Youth Cup
The Football Association Youth Challenge Cup is an English football competition run by The Football Association for under–18 sides. Only those players between the age of 15 and 18 on 31 August of the current season are eligible to take part...
quarter-finals in 2007-08. He did not make a first team appearance, and was released at the end of the 2007–08 season.
Following his release from Plymouth, Hopkinson joined Southern League Premier Division team Tiverton Town
Tiverton Town F.C.
Tiverton Town Football Club are an English football club based in Tiverton. The club are currently members of the Southern Football League South & West Division and play at Ladysmead.-History:...
where he spent the 2008–09
2008–09 in English football
The 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while...
season. At the end of the season Hopkinson was awarded the "Travel Club Player of The Year" award and the "WWW Player of The Year" award.
After a successful trial he joined League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
side Aldershot Town
Aldershot Town F.C.
Aldershot Town Football Club is an association football club based in Aldershot, Hampshire, England, founded in the spring of 1992 just after the closure of debt-ridden Fourth Division club Aldershot Football Club...
in August 2009 on non-contract terms. Aldershot manager Gary Waddock
Gary Waddock
Gary Patrick Waddock is a former professional and international footballer. He is currently manager at League One club Wycombe Wanderers. He formerly managed Queens Park Rangers and Aldershot Town...
praised his commitment saying "Bobby and his family have shown a lot of commitment". He made his debut for Aldershot Town on 6 October against Hereford United
Hereford United F.C.
Hereford United Football Club is an English professional football club based in the city of Hereford. Founded in 1924, they are competing in Football League Two in the 2011–12 season. Hereford have played at Edgar Street for their entire history and are nicknamed 'The Whites' or 'The Lilywhites',...
in their 2–2 away draw in the Football League Trophy
Football League Trophy
The Football League Trophy, currently known as the Johnstone's Paint Trophy for sponsorship reasons, is an annual English association football knock-out competition open to the 48 clubs in Football League One and Football League Two, the bottom two divisions in the four fully professional top...
Southern Section Second Round, replacing Scott Donnelly
Scott Donnelly
Scott Paul Donnelly is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder for Wycombe Wanderers on loan from Swansea City.-Career:...
in the 68th minute as a substitute. Hereford went on to win the game 4–3 in a penalty shootout. Hopkinson made his debut in the Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
in Aldershot's subsequent League Two game against Morecambe
Morecambe F.C.
Morecambe Football Club is an English football club based in Morecambe, Lancashire. It plays its football in League Two, the fourth division of English football, having been promoted in 2007 for the first time in their history to the Football League. They played their home matches at Christie Park...
in the 4–1 home win on 10 October. He replaced Scott Donnelly again as a substitute in the 82nd minute.
On 15 January 2010, it was announced that Southern Football League Premier Division side Farnborough had signed Hopkinson on dual registration forms with Aldershot Town. Hopkinson made his debut the next day, when he came on as a substitute in Farnborough's 2–1 win against Clevedon Town
Clevedon Town F.C.
Clevedon Town Football Club are an English professional football club based in Clevedon, North Somerset. They currently play in the Southern League Division One South & West.-History:...
. Three days later Hopkinson scored his first goal for Farnborough, after he came on as a substitute against Banbury United.
On 5 March, Aldershot Town announced that Hopkinson has left the club, and has been linked with a return to Tiverton. Shortly after season finished, it was announced that Hopkinson signed a two-year deal at the club he was on loan at for the last few weeks of the season, Havant & Waterlooville. He signed for Wessex League
Wessex League
The Wessex League is an English association football league formed in 1986, with its premier division currently at the fifth step of the National League System, or the ninth tier of the overall English football league system...
Premier Division club Horndean
Horndean F.C.
Horndean F.C. is an English football club based in Horndean, Hampshire. The club are currently members of the Wessex League Premier Division and play at Five Heads Park.-History:...
in August 2011.