Thomas Christopher Platt (born 1 October 1993) is an English semi-professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for National League North club Darlington.
Platt started his career with York City, progressing through the club's youth system before signing a professional contract in June 2012.
[4][5] He joined Northern Premier League Division One South club Hucknall Town on loan in October 2011,[6] making his only appearance as a substitute against Stamford before returning to York in November.
[5] Platt signed a one-year professional contract with York in June 2012, following their promotion to League Two via the Conference Premier play-offs, with manager Gary Mills saying "I have high hopes for him.
[9] He was recalled by newly appointed York manager Nigel Worthington on 21 March 2013,[16] having scored three goals in six matches during his third spell with Harrogate.
[17][20][21] Platt rejoined National League North club Harrogate on a three-month loan on 28 August 2015,[22] and made his debut a day later as a 55th-minute substitute for Paul Thirlwell in a 1–0 away win over Chorley.
[23] Platt returned to Harrogate on a one-month loan on 27 January 2016,[24] debuting three days later as a 69th-minute substitute for Brendon Daniels in a 4–3 away defeat to F.C.
[30] After the dismissal of manager Alun Armstrong and assistant Darren Holloway on 6 September, Platt was one of a group of three senior players tasked with covering managerial duties until an appointment was made.