Fast-forward to the present day and 19-year-old Hobson is being watched by a host of EFL clubs – including from the Championship and League One – with his stand-out performances in the National League North bringing 12 goals in all competitions.
GATESHEAD made it seven wins from eight unbeaten home games after captain Greg Olley scored a 93rd minute winner to end Alfreton’s seven-game unbeaten run.
All the goals came in an entertaining opening half that started with Moors’ Jordan Cranston almost looping a ball into the Alfreton net after just eight minutes only for keeper George Willis to tip it over.
The 37-year-old former Lincoln City and Mansfield Town striker will front the Reds’ National League North campaign next season after completing a move from Boreham Wood on Friday.