 On 28 March 2014, as Pats were away to Derry City, Ken Oman picked up a groin injury in the 29th minute and was replaced by Hoare who was making his League of Ireland debut.He marked the previous season's top goalscorer Rory Patterson and contributed towards a clean sheet as the Saints drew 0–0.After a poor 4–1 defeat at home to Dundalk, Derek Foran was replaced by Hoare for the away trip to Bray Wanderers and his performance was praised by both sets of supporters and the media after the game.