Tom Connor
Encyclopedia
Thomas Alexander Connor (born 18 April 1990 in Sydney
) is an Australian goalkeeper
.
In 2005 and 2006 Connor went with APIA Leichhardt's U20 team to the annual Viareggio Cup
. During the 2006 tournament he was invited to train with Pisa Calcio before his return to Australia. The following season Connor was offered a place in their youth set up.
After numerous difficulties with F.I.G.C. and FIFA
non-EU status regulations Connor was forced to move to play his football with Serie D side Cascina Calcio
. After having more contractual problems he finally settled down after moving to US Pontedera 1912
with his previous coach Marco Masi.
His time at Pontedera
saw Connor play against bigger and more important teams like Empoli FC
and AS Lucchese.
In 2010/2011 Thomas spent his time in Croatia with Dinamo Zagreb.
Sydney
Sydney is the most populous city in Australia and the state capital of New South Wales. Sydney is located on Australia's south-east coast of the Tasman Sea. As of June 2010, the greater metropolitan area had an approximate population of 4.6 million people...
) is an Australian goalkeeper
Goalkeeper (football)
In association football, the goalkeeper occupies a position that represents the last line of defence between the opponent's offence and his own team's goal. The primary role of the goalkeeper is to defend his team's goal and prevent the opposition from scoring a goal...
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Club career
Connor started his first season in senior football at NSW Premier League side APIA Leichhardt after impressing in the club's youth ranks. Making his senior debut in a 4-1 win against Blacktown City DemonsIn 2005 and 2006 Connor went with APIA Leichhardt's U20 team to the annual Viareggio Cup
Torneo di Viareggio
The Torneo di Viareggio , official name Viareggio Cup World Football Tournament Coppa Carnevale, is one of the most important youth football tournaments in the world. It is officially recognized by CONI, FIGC, UEFA and FIFA. It is held each year in Viareggio, Tuscany and its surroundings, starting...
. During the 2006 tournament he was invited to train with Pisa Calcio before his return to Australia. The following season Connor was offered a place in their youth set up.
After numerous difficulties with F.I.G.C. and FIFA
FIFA
The Fédération Internationale de Football Association , commonly known by the acronym FIFA , is the international governing body of :association football, futsal and beach football. Its headquarters are located in Zurich, Switzerland, and its president is Sepp Blatter, who is in his fourth...
non-EU status regulations Connor was forced to move to play his football with Serie D side Cascina Calcio
A.S.D. Cascina Calcio
Associazione Sportiva Dilettante Cascina Calcio is an Italian association football club located in Cascina, Tuscany. It currently plays in Serie D. Its colors are black and blue.-External links: *...
. After having more contractual problems he finally settled down after moving to US Pontedera 1912
U.S. Pontedera 1912
Unione Sportiva Città di Pontedera Società Sportiva Dilettantistica is an Italian association football club located in Pontedera, Tuscany. It currently plays in Serie D...
with his previous coach Marco Masi.
His time at Pontedera
Pontedera
Pontedera is an Italian industrial town in Tuscany, Italy, in the administrative province of Pisa. It is the headquarters of the Piaggio company, which in the 1930s was a major aircraft manufacturer and which now manufactures motor vehicles such as the Vespa and the Ape...
saw Connor play against bigger and more important teams like Empoli FC
Empoli F.C.
Empoli Football Club is an Italian association football club located in Empoli, Tuscany, founded in 1920 and played its first official match in 1921.In recent years, the club has all too often been bouncing between Italy's two top divisions...
and AS Lucchese.
In 2010/2011 Thomas spent his time in Croatia with Dinamo Zagreb.