 It was announced on 15 January 2015 that Hoare changed his squad number again, this time to first XI number, number 5.Amidst from interest in Hoare from such English clubs as Hull City, MK Dons and Millwall, St Patrick's Athletic held onto their man as the English transfer window closed on 2 February.Hoare was given the honour of captaining the Republic of Ireland under-21s against the Republic of Ireland Amateur International's on 21 February 2015.