 He played for Matlock for five years, scoring one of their four goals in their 4–0 win over Scarborough in the 1975 FA Trophy victory at Wembley Stadium, and was then their manager for four years.He is currently the northern regional manager for a pharmaceutical company.His brothers Mick and Nick both had spells with Chesterfield F.C., and his father (also named Tom) played for York City.