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Aberdeen’s Tommie Hoban is keen to make up for lost time after shoulder blow

Aberdeen's Tommie Hoban (R) in action with Hibernian's David Gray.
Aberdeen's Tommie Hoban (R) in action with Hibernian's David Gray.

Tommie Hoban wants to experience the dual joys of football and fatherhood after a serious shoulder injury hampered his chances to do both.

On-loan Aberdeen defender Hoban returned to Easter Road on Saturday, five months after he scored in the capital but also dislocated his shoulder.

The injury was so severe – he tore multiple ligaments and required surgery – that he struggled to hold his new son Finley, with his operation being delayed by a month to allow his partner Christina to give birth.

He has now played two games in a week and hopes to reap the benefits of full fitness at home and on the pitch.

Hoban said: “It’s been a frustrating time. I had the two Burnley games and scored last time at Easter Road, but I picked up a serious injury. We’ve had two good victories in this last week and I’m just glad to be back and helping the team.

“I dislocated my shoulder badly – I tore all the ligaments. It was a three-month recovery period; the surgery was delayed by a month as my missus was expecting a baby, who turned up two weeks late. It was very tough for her, especially the first few weeks as I couldn’t really do much. I maybe played on it a bit – I’m still not changing nappies! Hopefully I can get back in the routine now and enjoy football again.”

“I came up for the semi-final and final and I was buzzing for everyone. You just want to be out there. Those games kept me focused to get back as quick as I can. I’m glad that time has come.”

Victory at Hibernian saw Aberdeen leapfrog Kilmarnock into third.

Hoban added: “It’s so tight up there at the minute.

“It’s great to be part of a push like this – we’re trying to take one game at a time as there’s a long way to go.

“Rangers and Celtic are top sides. Come April and May time, we can maybe get a bit excited.

“We’ve had a great record against Rangers this year and the win at Ibrox was massive.

“Hopefully we can recreate something similar on Wednesday night.”