Thomas Christopher Platt was born on 1 October 1993 and is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club Darlington.
18 Facts About Tom Platt
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Tom Platt started his career with York City, progressing through the club's youth system before signing a professional contract in June 2012.
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Tom Platt had loan spells with Hucknall Town, Harrogate Town and FC Halifax Town before making his first-team debut with York in March 2013.
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Tom Platt rejoined Harrogate on loan in August 2015 and signed for the club permanently in March 2016.
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Tom Platt then spent two seasons with Alfreton Town and four with Boston United before joining Darlington in 2023.
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Tom Platt joined Northern Premier League Division One South club Hucknall Town on loan in October 2011, making his only appearance as a substitute against Stamford before returning to York in November.
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Tom Platt finished the loan with two goals in 10 appearances.
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Tom Platt played in five FA Cup matches for Harrogate, including their matches against Conference Premier team Hyde in the fourth qualifying round and League Two team Torquay United in the first round.
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Tom Platt scored eight goals in 11 appearances before returning to York in December 2012.
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Tom Platt signed for another Conference North club, FC Halifax Town, on a one-month loan on 17 January 2013.
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Tom Platt was recalled by newly appointed York manager Nigel Worthington on 21 March 2013, having scored three goals in six matches during his third spell with Harrogate.
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Tom Platt made six appearances for Harrogate before being recalled by York on 28 September 2015 after an injury to Luke Summerfield.
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Tom Platt joined Harrogate permanently on 24 March 2016, after his contract with York was terminated by mutual consent.
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On 16 June 2017, Tom Platt signed for National League North club Alfreton Town on a one-year contract.
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Tom Platt moved on to another National League North club, Darlington, in May 2023.
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Tom Platt signed a one-year deal with the option for a further year, and was appointed captain.
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Tom Platt was almost ever-present throughout the season, and won three player of the year awards, those presented by the away fans, his manager and his fellow players.
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Tom Platt primarily plays as a central midfielder and can play at centre-back.