Thomas Christopher Platt (born 1 October 1993) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for club Darlington.

Platt started his career with York City, progressing through the club's youth system before signing a professional contract in June 2012. He had loan spells with Hucknall Town, Harrogate Town and FC Halifax Town before making his first-team debut with York in March 2013. He rejoined Harrogate on loan in August 2015 and signed for the club permanently in March 2016. Platt was released by Harrogate after the 2016–17 season. He then spent two seasons with Alfreton Town and four with Boston United before joining Darlington in 2023.

Career York City

Born in Pontefract, West Yorkshire, Platt attended Easingwold School and played for Easingwold Town before joining the York City youth system in 2004. He joined Northern Premier League Division One South club Hucknall Town on loan in October 2011, making his only appearance as a substitute against Stamford before returning to York in November. Later in the 2011–12 season, Platt signed for Harrogate Town of the Conference North on loan on 6 March 2012, scoring on his debut later that day with Harrogate's first goal in a 6–2 home win over Corby Town. He finished the loan with two goals in 10 appearances. Following the end of the season he was named York's Youth Team Player of the Year, having captained the under-18 team during the season.

Platt signed a one-year professional contract with York in June 2012, following their promotion to League Two via the Conference Premier play-offs, with manager Gary Mills saying "I have high hopes for him. He's done superbly well. I think he's got a bright future." He rejoined Harrogate on a three-month loan on 27 September 2012, making his second debut for the club two days later in a 2–2 draw at Worcester City. He played in five FA Cup matches for Harrogate, including their matches against Conference Premier team Hyde in the fourth qualifying round and League Two team Torquay United in the first round. He scored in the second round against Hastings United in a 1–1 draw, and scored a 90th-minute equaliser in the replay, although Harrogate lost 5–4 in a penalty shoot-out after a 1–1 extra-time draw. He scored eight goals in 11 appearances before returning to York in December 2012.

Platt signed for another Conference North club, FC Halifax Town, on a one-month loan on 17 January 2013. His debut came in a 5–1 win at Corby Town on 2 February 2013. Having made three appearances for Halifax he returned to Harrogate on 22 February 2013, signing on loan for the rest of 2012–13. Platt marked his return with Harrogate's opening goal in a 2–0 win away to Gloucester City on 23 February 2013.

He was recalled by newly appointed York manager Nigel Worthington on 21 March 2013, having scored three goals in six matches during his third spell with Harrogate. He made his York debut in a 2–1 defeat away to Torquay on 23 March 2013, entering the match as a half-time substitute for Paddy McLaughlin. He then started York's six remaining matches, being paired alongside Adam Reed in midfield, as York went on to avoid relegation on the final day of the 2012–13. Platt's emergence in the team was praised by Worthington as the "biggest highlight" of York's relegation battle, and having finished his first senior season at York with seven appearances signed a new two-year contract with the club in May 2013.

Harrogate Town Platt rejoined National League North club Harrogate on a three-month loan on 28 August 2015, and made his debut a day later as a 55th-minute substitute for Paul Thirlwell in a 1–0 away win over Chorley. He made six appearances for Harrogate before being recalled by York on 28 September 2015 after an injury to Luke Summerfield. Platt returned to Harrogate on a one-month loan on 27 January 2016, debuting three days later as a 69th-minute substitute for Brendon Daniels in a 4–3 away defeat to F.C. United of Manchester. Platt joined Harrogate permanently on 24 March 2016, after his contract with York was terminated by mutual consent. At the end of 2016–17, Platt was released by Harrogate.

Alfreton Town On 16 June 2017, Platt signed for National League North club Alfreton Town on a one-year contract.

Boston United On 15 May 2019, Platt joined Boston United.

Darlington Platt moved on to another National League North club, Darlington, in May 2023. He signed a one-year deal with the option for a further year, and was appointed captain. After the dismissal of manager Alun Armstrong and assistant Darren Holloway on 6 September, Platt was one of a group of three senior players tasked with covering managerial duties until an appointment was made. He was almost ever-present throughout the season, and won three player of the year awards, those presented by the away fans, his manager and his fellow players.

Playing positions Platt primarily plays as a central midfielder and can also play at centre-back.

Career statistics

+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsYork City2011–12Conference Premier00——00002012–13League Two70—0000702013–14League Two2001010102302014–15League Two2001010002202015–16League Two0000000000Total470202010520Hucknall Town (loan)2011–12Northern Premier League Division One South10———10Harrogate Town (loan)2011–12Conference North102———1022012–13Conference North5462—12128Total15662—122210FC Halifax Town (loan)2012–13Conference North30———30Harrogate Town (loan)2012–13Conference North63———63Harrogate Town2015–16National League North210——102202016–17National League North29430—00324Total56730—10607Alfreton Town2017–18National League North38600—103962018–19For FA Cup 2QR and 3QR: For FA Trophy: National League North32330—10363Total70930—20759Boston United2019–20For FA Cup 2QR and 3QR: For FA Trophy: National League North33260—003922020–21For FA Cup 2QR: National League North9110—201212021–22For FA Cup 2QR and 3QR: National League North38030—204302022–23For FA Cup 2QR and 3QR: National League North37110—10391Total1174110—501334Darlington2023–24For FA Cup 2QR and 3QR: National League North44021—104712024–25National League North20000—10210Total64021—20681Career total373262732012241431

References

External links

Profile at the Alfreton Town F.C. website