Tony Springett Explained

Tony Springett
Fullname:Tony Gary Springett[1]
Birth Date:22 September 2002
Birth Place:Lewisham, England
Height:174 cm
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Norwich City
Clubnumber:28
Youthyears1:2014–2022
Youthclubs1:Norwich City
Years1:2022–
Clubs1:Norwich City
Caps1:13
Goals1:0
Years2:2023
Clubs2:Derby County (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:0
Years3:2024
Clubs3:Northampton Town (loan)
Caps3:13
Goals3:1
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Republic of Ireland U18
Nationalcaps1:1
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2023–
Nationalteam2:Republic of Ireland U21
Nationalcaps2:5
Nationalgoals2:0
Club-Update:21:41, 20 April 2024 (UTC)
Ntupdate:17:03, 11 June 2024 (UTC)

Tony Gary Springett (born 22 September 2002) is an Irish professional footballer who plays as a winger for club Norwich City.

Club career

Springett joined Norwich City at the age of 12.[2] On 8 May 2022, Springett made his debut for Norwich, coming on as a half-time substitute in a 4–0 Premier League loss against West Ham United.[3]

In January 2023 he moved on loan to Derby County for the remainder of the season.[4] He made 11 appearances for The Rams, with an ankle injury in March 2023 ending his season early.[5]

On 15 January 2024, Springett returned to League One when he joined Northampton Town on loan until the end of the season.[6]

International career

Born in London,[7] Springett was called up for the Republic of Ireland's under-18 squad for a four team tournament in Sweden in September 2019.[8] On 31 August 2023, Springett received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification fixtures against Turkey U21 and San Marino U21.[9] On 8 September 2023, he made his Republic of Ireland U21 debut, in a 3–2 win over Turkey U21 at Turners Cross, assisting Aidomo Emakhu's 96th minute winner.[10]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupEFL CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Norwich City U212020–212020
Norwich City2021–22Premier League30000030
2022–23Championship101020
2023–24Championship900030120
Total1300040170
Derby County (loan)2022–23League One10010110
Northampton Town (loan)2023–24League One131131
Career total361104020431

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Updated squad lists for 2021/22 Premier League. Premier League . 3 February 2022. 8 May 2022.
  2. Web site: Tony Springett signs new contract at Norwich City. Norwich City F.C.. 8 May 2022.
  3. Web site: Norwich City 0–4 West Ham United. BBC Sport. 8 May 2022. 8 May 2022.
  4. News: Derby sign Norwich's Springett for rest of season. BBC Sport .
  5. News: Norwich City loanee dealt injury blow as Derby County boss has League One play-off hopes. Norfolk Live .
  6. Web site: NORTHAMPTON TOWN SIGN NORWICH CITY ATTACKER TONY SPRINGETT ON LOAN. www.ntfc.co.uk. 15 January 2024. 15 January 2024.
  7. Web site: Who are the contenders to be Norwich City's next FA Youth Cup star?. Pink Un. 11 December 2019. 8 May 2022.
  8. Web site: Ireland U18: Reid names squad for Sweden tournament. Football Association of Ireland. 31 August 2019. 8 May 2022.
  9. Web site: Crawford names U21 squad for EURO qualifiers in Cork | Football Association of Ireland. www.fai.ie.
  10. https://www.the42.ie/brighton-teenager-stars-as-96th-minute-goal-sees-ireland-beat-turkey-6164026-Sep2023/