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Rod Thomas (English footballer)
Rod Thomas (born 10 October 1970) is an English former footballer. At just 14, he was being hailed as 'the next Pelé' while in Watford's youth set-up, however by 23, he was playing for Carlisle United in the fourth tier.[1] He played in the 1997 Football League Trophy Final as Carlisle emerged victorious.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 10 October 1970 | ||
| Place of birth | London, England | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder/Forward | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1988–1993 | Watford | 84 | (9) |
| 1992 | → Gillingham (loan) | 8 | (1) |
| 1993–1997 | Carlisle United | 146 | (16) |
| 1997–1998 | Chester City | 44 | (7) |
| 1998–2001 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 48 | (4) |
| Total | 330 | (37) | |
| International career | |||
| 1990 | England U21 | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Honours
- With Carlisle United
- Football League Third Division champion: 1994–95
- Football League Trophy winner: 1996–1997
- Football League Third Division third place promotion winner: 1996–97
References
- ^ Treating young footballers like ready meals harms us all, says David James
External links
- Rod Thomas at Soccerbase
- England stats at TheFA