1. Tom Aldred began his career with Carlisle United in the Football League before joining Watford in 2010 and Colchester United in 2011.
21 Facts About Tom Aldred
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Tom Aldred failed to make a first-team appearance for either club, but made loan appearances for Stockport County, Inverness Caledonian Thistle and Barrow.
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Tom Aldred joined Accrington Stanley in 2013 and then Blackpool two years later.
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Tom Aldred won promotion to League One with Blackpool in 2017 before joining Bury.
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Tom Aldred was captain of the Carlisle youth team and signed his first professional contract with the club in December 2008.
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In May 2010, following a promising campaign, Tom Aldred was offered a one-year contract extension with Carlisle.
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Tom Aldred joined Championship club Watford on a two-year deal on 1 July 2010, with a compensation offer made to Carlisle.
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Tom Aldred felt that the move south would benefit his career.
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Still yet to make an appearance for Watford, Tom Aldred joined Stockport County on loan in November 2010 until January 2011.
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On 21 June 2011, Tom Aldred joined Scottish Premier League club Inverness Caledonian Thistle on a six-month loan deal.
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On his return to Watford, Tom Aldred was released from the club having not made a first team appearance on 31 August 2011.
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Tom Aldred's loan was extended to the full 93 days allowed after he impressed during his initial month.
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Tom Aldred completed his loan having made 13 appearances for Barrow.
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Tom Aldred signed for Championship side Blackpool on a 28-day emergency loan on 31 January 2015, before signing permanently two days later on a one-and-a-half-year contract.
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Tom Aldred helped Blackpool win promotion to League One in 2017.
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Tom Aldred moved on loan to Scottish Premiership club Motherwell in January 2018.
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Tom Aldred returned to Motherwell in August 2018, in a second loan deal with Bury.
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On 25 June 2019, Tom Aldred signed for A-League club Brisbane Roar on a one-year deal.
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Tom Aldred represented Scotland at under-19 level, as he was eligible to play for the national side through his mother's side of the family.
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In October 2023, Tom Aldred said he announced his intentions to apply for an Australian citizenship, having settled in the country for four years.
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On 26 February 2024, it was announced that Tom Aldred had successfully obtained Australian citizenship.