Casey Thomas
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Casey Elliot Thomas is a Welsh
footballer and Wales under-21
squad member, who plays as a striker for Colchester United
on loan from Swansea City
.
in a Championship
match against Middlesbrough
in the 3–0 loss on 15 August 2009, replacing Mark Gower
as a substitute in the 62nd minute. In October 2009, Thomas joined Conference South
side Newport County
on a one-month loan deal. He made one appearance as a substitute during a 1–0 defeat to Staines Town
on 27 October, after which he returned to Swansea City. In January 2011, Thomas moved to Port Talbot Town on loan.
On 4 November 2011, he joined League One club Colchester United on loan until 2 January 2012
and Wales under-19
, where he played twice scoring one goal. He was called up to the under-21
squad, to face Luxembourg under-21
in March 2009.
Welsh people
The Welsh people are an ethnic group and nation associated with Wales and the Welsh language.John Davies argues that the origin of the "Welsh nation" can be traced to the late 4th and early 5th centuries, following the Roman departure from Britain, although Brythonic Celtic languages seem to have...
footballer and Wales under-21
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
squad member, who plays as a striker for Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
on loan from Swansea City
Swansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
.
Club career
Thomas made his professional debut for Swansea CitySwansea City A.F.C.
Swansea City Association Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Swansea, Wales. One of the most successful clubs in Welsh football, it has won 10 Welsh Cups and led the English Football League First Division in December 1981, before finishing the season in 6th position...
in a Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
match against Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
in the 3–0 loss on 15 August 2009, replacing Mark Gower
Mark Gower
Mark Gower is an English footballer who plays for Swansea City. He joined Swansea from Southend United in the summer of 2008. He also played for the England schoolboys team.-Career:...
as a substitute in the 62nd minute. In October 2009, Thomas joined Conference South
Conference South
Conference South is one of the second divisions of the Football Conference in England, taking its place immediately below the Conference National...
side Newport County
Newport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
on a one-month loan deal. He made one appearance as a substitute during a 1–0 defeat to Staines Town
Staines Town F.C.
Staines Town FC are an English football club based in Staines, Surrey. They are currently competing in the Conference South. The team are usually known as 'The Swans'...
on 27 October, after which he returned to Swansea City. In January 2011, Thomas moved to Port Talbot Town on loan.
On 4 November 2011, he joined League One club Colchester United on loan until 2 January 2012
International career
Thomas has represented Wales under-17Wales national under-17 football team
The Wales national under-17 football team is the national under-17 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales.-Current squad:...
and Wales under-19
Wales national under-19 football team
The Wales national under-19 football team is the national under-19 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship held every year.-Recent history:...
, where he played twice scoring one goal. He was called up to the under-21
Wales national under-21 football team
The Wales national under-21 football team, also known as the Wales U21s, is the national under-21 football team of Wales and is controlled by the Football Association of Wales. The team competes in the UEFA European Under-21 Football Championship, held every two years...
squad, to face Luxembourg under-21
Luxembourg national under-21 football team
The Luxembourg national under-21 football team is the national representative under-21 football team of Luxembourg. Controlled by the Luxembourg Football Federation , the team feeds into Luxembourg's full national team....
in March 2009.
External links
- Casey Thomas profile at swanseacity.net