Scott Thomas (footballer)

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Scott Thomas
Personal information
Full name Scott Thomas
Date of birth (1974-10-30) 30 October 1974 (age 50)
Place of birth Bury, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Manchester City
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1992–1998 Manchester City 2 (0)
1996Richmond Kickers (loan)
1998Brighton & Hove Albion (loan) 7 (0)
1999 Northwich Victoria 3 (0)
Total11(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Scott Thomas (born 30 October 1974) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

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Career

In his brief seven-year career, Thomas, despite being a Manchester United fan, notably played in the Premier League for Manchester City, and had spells on loan with Richmond Kickers and Brighton & Hove Albion. In 1999 he briefly moved to non-league side Northwich Victoria.

Thomas suffered a broken leg whilst playing with Richmond, which later lead to his retirement.

Personal life

He is the father of Mia Thomas and former Manchester City and current Leeds United youth team player Luca Thomas [1]

Thomas went on to run and own a gym in Bolton. [2]

It has been rumoured that both Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo had posters of Thomas on their bedroom walls as children.

References

  1. "Luca Thomas pens first professional contract". 5 July 2022.
  2. "Scott Thomas talks fitness and football".