Tom Eckersley (footballer)

Tom Eckersley (born 6 December 1991) is an English footballer who plays as a midfielder and defender for lower-league club Ramsbottom United.[2]

Tom Eckersley
Eckersley in 2013
Personal information
Date of birth (1991-12-06) 6 December 1991
Place of birth Altrincham, England[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Midfielder, defender
Club information
Current team
 Ramsbottom United
Youth career
2000–2010 Bolton Wanderers
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010–2012 Bolton Wanderers 0 (0)
2012–2013 Accrington Stanley 2 (0)
2012 → Stockport County (loan) 2 (0)
2013 → Barrow (loan) 1 (0)
2013–2014 Tamworth 0 (0)
2013 → Rushall Olympic (loan) 3 (0)
2013–2014 → AFC Fylde (loan) 0 (0)
2014–2016 AFC Fylde
2014 → Witton Albion (dual registration) (0)
2014–2015 → Curzon Ashton (dual registration) 7 (2)
2016–2017 FC United of Manchester 32 (0)
2017 Ashton United ? (?)
2017–2018 Radcliffe ? (?)
2018– Ramsbottom United ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 16 July 2017 (UTC)

Playing career

Bolton Wanderers

Eckersley joined Bolton Wanderers in 2000, progressing through the academy to sign his first professional contract in the summer of 2010.[3]

Accrington Stanley

On 30 July 2012, he joined Football League Two side Accrington Stanley on a one-year deal following his release by Bolton Wanderers.[4] His professional debut came on 11 August 2012, in a 1–0 defeat to Carlisle United in the Football League Cup, coming on as a second-half substitute for Aristote Nsiala.

Stockport County (loan)

On 5 October 2012, he joined Stockport County on a one-month loan deal.[5] He made his debut for the club the following day as a second-half substitute.[6]

Barrow (loan)

On 8 February 2013, he joined Conference Premier club Barrow on an initial one-month loan deal, Eckersley made one appearance with Barrow, before returning to Accrington Stanley.

Tamworth

On 21 June 2013, it was confirmed that Tom Eckersley had signed a one-year deal to play for Conference Premier side Tamworth. Eckersley made a quick impression for the Lambs, with 2 goals during the pre-season of 2013–14, in friendlies against Premier League sides Aston Villa and Stoke City.[7]

Rushall Olympic (loan)

On 16 August 2013, Eckersley joined Rushall Olympic on loan.[8]

Witton Albion

On 20 September 2014, Eckersley joined Witton Albion on a dual registration with AFC Fylde.

References
  1. "Player Details: Tom Eckersley". The English National Football Archive. SoccerData. Retrieved 8 February 2013.
  2. BREAKING NEWS: Tom Eckersley signs‚ radcliffeboro.com, 27 November 2017
  3. "Connolly Released By Bolton". Burnden Aces. 15 May 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  4. "Accrington sign ex-Bolton defender Tom Eckersley". BBC Sport. 30 July 2012. Retrieved 12 August 2012.
  5. "Eckersley heads to Stockport". Sky Sports. 5 October 2012. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
  6. "Hereford 1 – 2 Stockport". BBC Sport. Retrieved 6 October 2012.
  7. "Tamworth FC land Tom Eckersley". Tamworth Herald. 21 June 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  8. "Tamworth FC's Eckersley heads to Rushall on-loan". TamworthHerald.co.uk. 16 August 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2013.
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