Love Island winner Tom Clare has returned to his ‘normal’ job after Molly Smith headed to Las Vegas without him. The couple were crowned the winners of the ITV2 dating competition this year, after both returned for an All Stars season. Since then, they have appeared to go from strength to strength and have barely left each other’s side.
Last week, Molly headed to Vegas for a girls trip to celebrate her 30th birthday without him. And with Tom all on his own back in Blighty, he’s made the decision to return to his former career. The reality TV personality is a professional footballer and he has previously played for clubs including, Bradford City and Boston United.
By the looks of his latest Instagram Story, it seems that he has made a return to the pitch at Macclesfield F.C. Sharing a snap with his teammates during training, he wrote in his caption, “Good 90 mins last night.”
In January 2023 when he first appeared on Love Island, the star was given permission by the club and Director of Football Robbie Savage to leave mid-season. The striker’s contract at the club was due to run until 2024 but he has decided not to see it out.
He later announced his departure from Macclesfield in order to seek new opportunities by moving to London. In his message, he thanked director of football and former Premier League star Robbie and the fans for all their support. He wrote on Twitter: “Where do I start… this club has been right behind me throughout everything, the most I’ve ever enjoyed my football has been at this special club, the good times are unmatched and we’ve created memories that I will remember for the rest of my life.
“The decision for me to leave has been my decision and has been so tough, but now in my life, there’s just too many opportunities that I just cannot turn down and moving down to London plays a huge part in that.
“To @robbiesavage8 and @smethurst1 I thank you both for being there for me no matter what and for doing things off your own backs to help me is something I will never forget, two of the most passionate, genuine guys I’ve ever met, you guys deserve the best.
“To the fans, I thank you for shouting my name week in, week out, and getting the stadium bouncing every single game, you fans have been through a lot but the only way is up!
“Keep supporting the lads and I will come to as many games as I can.
“Football is my passion and has been in me since I could walk, I don’t see it as a job.
“For the time being, I’m taking a step back to focus on other things, but I will never quit football and will keep myself in the best possible shape throughout all of this, @thesilkmen Thank you.
“To the lads, I will miss the banter on and off the pitch you’re a top set of lads and it’s been one of the best changing rooms I’ve ever been in, I wish you all the best in your careers!”
But just a year later, he returned to the club.
