Thomas Joseph Hitchcock was born on 1 October 1992 and is an English footballer who plays as a forward for Real Bedford FC.
17 Facts About Tom Hitchcock
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Tom Hitchcock progressed through the youth system at Blackburn Rovers academy after officially joining in 2007, after being recommended by his father Kevin Tom Hitchcock who was then goalkeeping coach at the club.
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Tom Hitchcock made his breakthrough into the Blackburn Rovers reserve team in 2009, scoring his first goal that year.
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On 19 July 2011, following a successful pre-season trial, Tom Hitchcock joined then League Two side Plymouth Argyle on an initial three-month loan, eventually making 10 appearances for the club before returning to his parent club.
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On 2 February 2012, Tom Hitchcock became a free agent following the mutual cancellation of his contract with Blackburn.
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On 4 March 2012 Tom Hitchcock signed a one-year deal with Queens Park Rangers.
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Tom Hitchcock went on to make 6 appearances for the club, scoring 3 goals.
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On 10 January 2014, Tom Hitchcock joined Rotherham United on a month-long loan.
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On 1 July 2014, Tom Hitchcock joined Milton Keynes Dons on a three-year contract following his release from Queens Park Rangers.
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Tom Hitchcock went on to make seven appearances for the club, before returning to Milton Keynes Dons in January 2015.
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On 7 August 2015, Tom Hitchcock signed for League Two side Stevenage, initially on a one-month loan which was later extended.
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Tom Hitchcock made his debut for Stevenage against Notts County but was sent off on his debut.
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On 9 August 2016, Tom Hitchcock left Milton Keynes Dons, becoming a free agent following the mutual termination of his contract.
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Tom Hitchcock joined Port Vale on trial in January 2017.
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Tom Hitchcock then joined Chesham United and Harlow Town in quick succession.
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Tom Hitchcock is the son of former Chelsea goalkeeper Kevin Tom Hitchcock.
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When his father was appointed as goalkeeping coach at Blackburn Rovers as part of Mark Hughes' coaching team in 2004, Hitchcock and his family moved north and Tom transferred to the Blackburn youth teams.