Tom Holmes (footballer) explained

Tom Holmes
Fullname:Thomas Richard Holmes[1]
Birth Date:12 March 2000[2]
Birth Place:London, England
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Luton Town
Clubnumber:29
Youthyears1:2008–2017
Youthclubs1:Reading
Years1:2017–2024
Clubs1:Reading
Caps1:121
Goals1:1
Years2:2019–2020
Clubs2:KSV Roeselare (loan)
Caps2:11
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Luton Town
Caps3:1
Goals3:0
Years4:2024
Clubs4:Reading (loan)
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Club-Update:11:32, 19 August 2024 (UTC)

Thomas Richard Holmes (born 12 March 2000) is an English professional footballer who plays as a defender for club Luton Town.[3]

Career

Reading

In July 2017, Holmes signed his first professional deal with Reading,[4] making his debut for Reading on 6 March 2018 in a 1–1 draw against Bolton Wanderers.

Holmes had been in the academy at Reading since the age of 8, and a season ticket holder from age 11,[5]

On 26 February 2019, Holmes signed a new contract with Reading until the summer of 2022.[6]

On 5 December 2021, Holmes scored his first goal for Reading, a Bicycle kick against Hull City.[7]

On 17 June 2022, Holmes signed a new three-year contract with Reading.[8]

On 21 July 2022, Holmes was confirmed as Reading's Vice-Captain for the season, behind Captain Andy Yiadom.[9]

Loan to Roeselare

On 2 September 2019 Holmes moved to Belgian First Division B club Roeselare on loan for the 2019–20 season.[10]

Luton Town

On 17 January 2024, Holmes signed for Premier League club Luton Town for an undisclosed fee, and returned to Reading on loan until the end of the season.[11] [12]

Personal life

Born in England, Holmes is of Canadian descent through his grandmother and may be eligible to represent the Canada national team.[13]

Holmes is studying a degree on a part-time basis. [14]

Career statistics

Club

[15]

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Reading2017–18Championship100000colspan="2"-10
2018–19000000colspan="2"-00
2019–20000000colspan="2"-00
2020–213900010colspan="2"-400
2021–223211010colspan="2"-341
2022–234001010colspan="2"-420
2023–24League One90100020120
Total12113030201291
KSV Roeselare (loan)2019–20Belgian First Division B11000colspan="4"-110
Luton Town2023–24Premier League000000colspan="2"-00
2024–25Championship100000colspan="2"-10
Total1000000010
Reading (loan)2023–24League One4000000040
Career total13713030201451

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: EFL Released and Retained List 2016–17 . English Football League . 6 March 2018.
  2. Web site: Tom Holmes . 11v11 . 6 March 2018.
  3. https://englishplayersabroad.com/2020/03/12/tom-holmes-the-reading-defender-getting-to-grips-with-the-unique-league-system-on-loan-in-belgium/ Tom Holmes: The Reading defender getting to grips with the unique league system on loan in Belgium
  4. Web site: Fresh Academy talent sign professional contracts . readingfc.co.uk. Reading F.C.. 6 July 2017. 6 March 2018.
  5. Web site: Reading FC: Teenage defender Tom Holmes thought Royals call-up was a joke . bracknellnews.co.uk . newsquest . 3 March 2023 . 9 March 2018.
  6. Web site: Holmes, Holsgrove, Howe and McIntyre sign new professional contracts . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 26 February 2019 . 26 February 2019.
  7. Web site: HOLMES DELIGHTED TO GET OFF THE MARK WITH A SPECIAL GOAL . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 21 December 2021 . 5 December 2021.
  8. Web site: TOM HOLMES SIGNS THREE-YEAR DEAL WITH THE ROYALS . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 17 June 2022 . 17 June 2022.
  9. Web site: TOM HOLMES TO BE VICE-CAPTAIN IN 2022-23 . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 21 July 2022 . 21 July 2022.
  10. Web site: Holmes heads to KSV Roeselare on season-long loan . readingfc.co.uk/ . Reading F.C. . 2 September 2019 . 2 September 2019.
  11. Web site: HOLMES MAKES LUTON SWITCH . readingfc.co.uk . Reading F.C. . 17 January 2024 . 17 January 2024.
  12. Web site: Holmes agrees switch and rejoins Reading on loan . lutontown.co.uk . Luton Town F.C. . 17 January 2024 . 17 January 2024.
  13. Web site: Canadians Abroad Roundup: Mitrovic the latest dual national to turn heads. Sportsnet.ca.
  14. Web site: Reading F.C., Leadership and Loan Spells Abroad - Midas Meets Tom Holmes. youtube.com/@midassports.
  15. Web site: T.Holmes. Soccerway. 6 March 2018.