Tom Purrington (born 24 October 2000) is an English professional

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who plays as a

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for Taunton Town.

Career

Purrington made his professional debut on 13 November 2018 in an

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match between Argyle and

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side Newport County, where he came on as an 81st-minute substitute, replacing

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. Newport won the game 2–0. On 30 August 2019 Purrington, alongside fellow midfielder Cameron Sangster, joined Dorchester Town of the

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on loan until January 2020. On 8 September 2020, it was announced that Purrington had signed for

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after impressing on trial. In June 2021, Purrington returned to Dorchester Town, having spent time with the club having spent time with the club on loan two years prior. In June 2022, Purrington moved to fellow Southern League Premier Division South club Tiverton Town. Following one season, he joined Plymouth Parkway.

Personal life

Purrington is the younger brother of

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defender

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. The pair are nephews of former England rugby union player Richard Hill.

Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Purrington, Tom 2000 births Living people Footballers from Exeter English men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Bromley F.C. players Dorchester Town F.C. players Tiverton Town F.C. players Plymouth Parkway F.C. players Southern Football League players National League (English football) players 21st-century English sportsmen