Thomas Rutter (born 25 March 1977) is a former soccer defender.

Tommy Rutter
Tommy Rutter being introduced to City Islander fans
Personal information
Full name Thomas Rutter
Date of birth (1977-03-25) 25 March 1977 (age 47)
Place of birth Stroud, England
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
1999–2002 Coastal Carolina University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2002 Fram Reykjavik 8 (1)
2003 Wilmington Hammerheads 18 (0)
2004 Utah Blitzz 13 (1)
2005–2006 Harrisburg City Islanders 17 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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He started his career in Iceland with Fram Reykjavik, where he played five league games and helped Fram Reykjavik reach the Icelandic cup final, before joining USL Second Division franchise Wilmington Hammerheads in 2003. In his only season with the Hammerheads he helped win the club's one and only national championship. He left after one year to sign for the Utah Blitzz. At the Blitzz Tommy was a part of yet another national championship winning team in 2004. In 2005, Rutter transferred to the Harrisburg City Islanders, where he played for two seasons, making 17 league appearances in total.

References

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  • Tommy Rutter profile at the Harrisburg City Islanders official website
  • [1] at Coastal Carolina University official website
  • [2] at the Star News website
  • [3] at Coastal Carolina University official website
  • [4] at the Deseret News Official website
  • [5] at the Deseret News Official website
  • [6] at the Deseret News Official website
  • [7] at Coastal Carolina University Official website
  • [8] the Sentinel Official Website
  • [9] at the Soccer America Official website
  • [10] Tiger Roar Official website
  • [11] Tiger Roar Official website
  • [12] at the Star News website