Tony Gary Springett (born 22 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League One club Leyton Orient. Born in England, he has represented the Republic of Ireland internationally at youth level.
Club career Norwich City Springett joined Norwich City at the age of 12. 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.
In January 2023 he moved on loan to Derby County for the remainder of the season. He made 11 appearances for The Rams, with an ankle injury in March 2023 ending his season early.
On 15 January 2024, Springett returned to League One when he joined Northampton Town on loan until the end of the season.
On 11 January 2026, he scored his first goal for Norwich City in a 5–1 victory over Walsall in the third round of the FA Cup.
On 24 April 2026, Norwich announced that Springett would leave the club at the end of his contract that summer.
Leyton Orient On 11 June 2026, Springett joined League One side Leyton Orient on a free transfer.
International career Born in London, Springett was called up for the Republic of Ireland's under-18 squad for a four team tournament in Sweden in September 2019. 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. 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.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsNorwich City U212020–21———2020Norwich City2021–22Premier League300000—302022–23Championship10—10—202023–24Championship1000030—1302024–25Championship000000—002025–26Championship1501100—161Total2901140—341Derby County (loan)2022–23League One10010——110Northampton Town (loan)2023–24League One131———131Leyton Orient2026–27League One1000100020Total100010—20Career total531215020622
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