Dominic Roma Explained

Dominic Roma
Birth Date:29 November 1985
Birth Place:Sheffield, England
Height:175cm (5’9)
Position:Defender
Currentclub:North Ferriby
Years1:2004–2007
Years2:2005
Years3:2006
Years4:2006
Years5:2007–2009
Years6:2009
Years7:2010
Years8:2011–2017
Years9:2017–2024
Years10:2019
Years11:2024–
Clubs2:Boston United (loan)
Clubs3:Hinckley United (loan)
Clubs4:Tamworth (loan)
Clubs7:Harrogate Town
Clubs8:Gainsborough Trinity
Clubs9:Basford United
Clubs10:Scarborough Athletic (loan)
Clubs11:North Ferriby
Caps1:1
Caps2:2
Caps3:1
Caps4:15
Caps5:94
Caps6:19
Caps7:40
Caps8:207
Caps9:210
Caps10:22
Caps11:0
Goals1:0
Goals2:0
Goals3:0
Goals4:0
Goals5:4
Goals6:0
Goals7:0
Goals8:4
Goals9:0
Goals10:0
Goals11:0
Manageryears1:2016–2017
Managerclubs1:Gainsborough Trinity

Dominic Mark Roma (born 29 November 1985) is an English footballer and coach who plays as a defender for club North Ferriby.

He has played in the Football League for both Sheffield United and Boston United. He has also played for Hinckley United, Tamworth, Alfreton Town, Harrogate Town and Scarborough Athletic. He most notably played for Gainsborough Trinity during a six-year spell and was the clubs first team manager between 2016 and 2017.

Playing career

Roma started his professional football career in 2004 with his local side Sheffield United. On 18 May 2007, Roma was released by Sheffield United along with Colin Marrison, Kyle McFadzean, Ryan Gyaki, James Ashmore and Sharu Naraji.[1]

On 18 February 2005, Roma was sent out on a one-month loan to Football League Two side Boston United to gain first team experience,[2] where he made two appearances.

Roma also spent three months on loan in the Football Conference with Staffordshire club Tamworth. During his time with The Lambs, Roma started all 15 games, however was unable to find the back of the net. Following his release from Sheffield United, Roma joined Tamworth for pre season training after recovering from a serious knee injury which he sustained whilst at Sheffield United.[3]

Following the sacking of Steve Housham by Gainsborough Trinity on 10 March 2016,[4] it was announced that Roma would take on the role of interim manager until the end of the season. His first game in charge of Trinity was a 1–0 victory over Nuneaton Town on 12 March.

Following a successful interview, Roma was given the managers job on a permanent basis following Trinity's 4–1 victory over Bradford Park Avenue on the final day of the 2015/16 season.[5]

Roma signed for Scarborough Athletic in February 2017.[6] In summer of 2017 Roma joined Basford United.[7] On 7 March 2019, he was appointed as interim coach.[8] He was later appointed permanently as a part of the backroom staff.[9]

In January 2024, Roma joined North Ferriby.[10]

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Notes and References

  1. https://archive.today/20071021104140/http://www.4thegame.com/club/shef/news/204099/blades_cut_players_free.html Blades cut players free
  2. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/b/boston_united/4278211.stm Boston secure teenage duo on loan
  3. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/t/tamworth/4725616.stm Tamworth boss brings in quartet
  4. Web site: Housham Departs | Latest Gainsborough Trinity News . 4 August 2016 . 12 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161012182144/http://www.gainsboroughtrinity.com/latest-gainsborough-trinity-news/housham-departs.html . dead .
  5. Web site: Trinity Appoint Dom Roma as New Manager | Latest Gainsborough Trinity News . 4 August 2016 . 12 October 2016 . https://web.archive.org/web/20161012182114/http://www.gainsboroughtrinity.com/latest-gainsborough-trinity-news/trinity-appoint-dom-roma-as-new-manager.html . dead .
  6. http://www.scarboroughathletic.com/news/2017-02-17/boro-sign-roma-and-green BORO SIGN ROMA AND GREEN AHEAD OF LANCASTER TRIP
  7. Web site: Three new signings – News – Basford United Football Club . 26 July 2018 . 6 July 2018 . https://web.archive.org/web/20180706104520/http://www.basfordunited.co.uk/news/three-new-signings-1803828.html . dead .
  8. https://www.hucknalldispatch.co.uk/sport/football/liam-hearn-named-interim-basford-united-manager-amid-backroom-reshuffle-1-9635001 Liam Hearn named interim Basford United manager amid backroom reshuffle
  9. http://www.basfordunited.co.uk/news/basford-united-club-structure-announcement-appoint-2420303.html Basford United Club Structure Announcement – Appointment 1st Team Manager & Coaching Staff
  10. 1750466063110898060. ⚪️ North Ferriby Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of defender Dom Roma from @Basfordutdfc! Dom brings lots of experience having played for Gainsborough Trinity and Scarborough Athletic to name a few! Welcome to the #FerribyFamily, @domroma! . north_ferribyfc. North Ferriby F.C.. 25 January 2024. 26 January 2024.