Boston footballer Tom Hopper returns to Lincolnshire

Striker signs for Imps....

Tom Hopper has returned to Lincolnshire.

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Hopper as a 15-year-old with United. | jpimediaresell

The Boston United youth academy product - who has also played for Leicester City, Bury and Scunthorpe United - has joined League One Lincoln City.

Striker Hopper, 26, grew up near Boston and attended Skegness Grammar School.

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Tom Hopper. Photo: Leicester City | other

He joined the Imps today from Southend United for an undisclosed fee,which sees him link up with the Sincil Bank side until summer 2023.

Hopper became the youngest-ever player to represent the Pilgrims when he made his debut in a UniBond Challenge Cup tie against Huknall Town in 2009, then aged 15.

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