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One Direction's Louis Tomlinson signs for Doncaster Rovers

One Direction's Louis Tomlinson has signed as a player for football club Doncaster Rovers.

The singer hails from the English town and has previously organised a charity match involving the Championship team.

Rovers have confirmed today (August 1) that Tomlinson has signed as a "non-contract" player, with the main purpose of the move being to raise money for the Bluebell Wood Children's Hospice.

However, he has been given the squad number 28 and it is hoped that the 'Kiss You' man could appear for the team at some point for charity. Tomlinson said:

"This has always been a childhood dream for me. I feel very honoured to have been asked to sign for Rovers and being able to help both the club and the amazing charity Bluebell Wood is what it’s all about."

Rovers Media Manager Steve Uttley added: “Louis and I organised last season’s charity game, in aid Bluebell Wood Children’s Hospice, which was a big success with over 9000 fans attending. It was natural to follow on from that and Louis wanted more involvement to raise the profile of his home town club and Bluebell Wood. What started out as light hearted banter on text has moved on to reality, which is a great coup for the club. Our next step is to get Louis on the pitch again in a Rovers kit."

Tomlinson's addition to the Doncaster roster seems just an honorary move and the singer is not expected to train or play regularly with the team.

 

 

 

 

Watch Louis Tomlinson play football below: