Tom started as a an Everton youth, before progressing into the reserve ranks, and then on to Leigh RMI. After a season with the Railwaymen he had trials with Total Network Solutions (he was in the squad that faced Liverpool in the Champions League qualifier) and Southport, before Liam Watson at Southport alerted John Reed to his availability, and ability.Indeed, Liam Watson rated him so highly, that he offered him a position at Southport two months into the season and eager to move up the pyramid, Tom joined the seasiders.
| Date | Opposition | Competition | Season | H/A | Score | Lineups | Goals | Assists | R | Y | Sub |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 27 September 2005 | Workington | FA Cup | 2005/2006 | A | 2-1 | Unused | |||||
| Sat 17 September 2005 | Barrow | Vanarama National League North | 2005/2006 | A | 4-2 | Off @62mins | |||||
| Wed 14 September 2005 | Cheadle Town | Cheshire Senior Cup | 2005/2006 | A | 1-7 | On @64mins | |||||
| Sat 10 September 2005 | Solihull Moors | Vanarama National League North | 2005/2006 | H | 4-1 | ||||||
| Sat 03 September 2005 | Vauxhall Motors | Vanarama National League North | 2005/2006 | H | 2-1 | ||||||
| Mon 29 August 2005 | Hednesford Town | Vanarama National League North | 2005/2006 | A | 1-1 | Unused | |||||
| Tue 16 August 2005 | Lancaster City | Vanarama National League North | 2005/2006 | A | 2-2 | Off @68mins | |||||
| Sat 13 August 2005 | Northwich Victoria | Vanarama National League North | 2005/2006 | H | 3-3 | Off @84mins |