Tom Derry’s Biography, Net Worth, Fact, Career, Awards and Life Story
Thomas Robinson Derry (Born 27 January 1995) Is an English Professional Footballer Who Currently Plays for Kingstonian.
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Career
Born in Lambeth, Greater London, Derry Came Through the Youth Academy at Charlton Athletic, Where He Had Been Since the Age of 13. Aged 16, Charlton Athletic Stalled on Derry’s Future and He Attended the Football League Exit Trials Where He Received Offers from Rangers, Southampton, Leicester City, Fulham, Millwall, and Sheffield United. Charlton Athletic Soon Backtracked and Offered Derry a Scholarship. He Agreed to Sign a 2-Year Scholarship with Charlton Athletic, Allowing Him to Combine Football with a-Level Studies at Alleyn’s School, Dulwich. Derry Scored 15 Goals in 22 Appearances During His Scholarship at Charlton Athletic, Including a Goal Against Chelsea in a 3-2 Loss in the 4Th Round of the Fa Youth Cup. Despite Making Several Reserve Team Appearances Derry Was Released at the End of His Scholarship and Signed His First Professional Contract at Gillingham.
Personal Life
Derry Attended Sudbourne Primary School, in Brixton and Alleyn’s School, in Dulwich, Where He Was a Sports Scholar. Derry Took Alleyn’s School to the Final of the Boodles Independent Schools Football Association Cup Final for the First Time in the School’s History; They Lost 2-0 to a Strong Millfield Side. Despite Disappointment in the Cup, Alleyn’s Went on to Win Their First Elgin Capital League Final Against Eton College, with Derry Scoring the Winning Goal.
