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One Direction's Louis Tomlinson to play for Doncaster Reserves in March

One Direction singer Louis Tomlinson has confirmed plans to hit the football pitch this spring.

The singer signed a ceremonial deal with his local team Doncaster Rovers last year in an effort to raise money for a children's hospice.

He was due to play a game for the team's reserves side but he pulled out because of injury.

However, the pop star has now confirmed that he is set to play for the team in March before the group head out on their Where We Are world stadium tour.

Tomlinson said: "We’ve got a couple of months off now but we’re usually abroad on tour so I don’t get to see Rovers that often. Six months ago I was joking about with one of the guys at the club and the joke became reality so I’m on the squad!

“I’ve been a fan since I was a young boy, and used to go with my dad and grandad. I’m registered as a player. I’m all right [as a player], I play right back - a bit hit and miss! We’re planning a reserve game in March before the band goes on tour in April."

Tomlinson has often flirted with the football during his time in One Direction, but a hefty tackle at a charity game in Scotland ended up with the singer being subbed off and promptly throwing up on the sidelines.

 

 

 

 

 

Watch Louis Tomlinson talk football at the weekend below: