Tony Gary Springett (born 22 September 2002) is a professional footballer who plays as a winger for EFL League One club Leyton Orient. Born in England, he has represented the Republic of Ireland internationally at youth level.
Club career
Norwich City
Springett joined Norwich City at the age of 12.[2] On 8 May 2022, Springett made his debut for Norwich, coming on as a half-time substitute in a 4–0 Premier League loss against West Ham United.[3]
In January 2023 he moved on loan to Derby County for the remainder of the season.[4] He made 11 appearances for The Rams, with an ankle injury in March 2023 ending his season early.[5]
On 15 January 2024, Springett returned to League One when he joined Northampton Town on loan until the end of the season.[6]
On 11 January 2026, he scored his first goal for Norwich City in a 5–1 victory over Walsall in the third round of the FA Cup.[7]
On 24 April 2026, Norwich announced that Springett would leave the club at the end of his contract that summer.[8]
Leyton Orient
On 11 June 2026, Springett joined League One side Leyton Orient on a free transfer.[9][10]
International career
Born in London,[11] Springett was called up for the Republic of Ireland’s under-18 squad for a four team tournament in Sweden in September 2019.[12] On 31 August 2023, Springett received his first call up to the Republic of Ireland U21 squad for their 2025 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification fixtures against Turkey U21 and San Marino U21.[13] On 8 September 2023, he made his Republic of Ireland U21 debut, in a 3–2 win over Turkey U21 at Turners Cross, assisting Aidomo Emakhu‘s 96th minute winner.[14]
Career statistics
- As of match played 11 March 2026
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Norwich City U21 | 2020–21[15] | — | — | — | 2[a] | 0 | 2 | 0 | ||||
| Norwich City | 2021–22[16] | Premier League | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 2022–23[17] | Championship | 1 | 0 | — | 1 | 0 | — | 2 | 0 | |||
| 2023–24[18] | Championship | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | — | 13 | 0 | ||
| 2024–25[19] | Championship | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | — | 0 | 0 | ||
| 2025–26[20] | Championship | 15 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | — | 16 | 1 | ||
| Total | 29 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 0 | — | 34 | 1 | |||
| Derby County (loan) | 2022–23[17] | League One | 10 | 0 | 1 | 0 | — | — | 11 | 0 | ||
| Northampton Town (loan) | 2023–24[18] | League One | 13 | 1 | — | — | — | 13 | 1 | |||
| Leyton Orient | 2026–27[21] | League One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 52 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 60 | 2 | ||
- ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy
References
- ^ “Updated squad lists for 2021/22 Premier League”. Premier League. 3 February 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ “Tony Springett signs new contract at Norwich City”. Norwich City F.C. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ “Norwich City 0–4 West Ham United”. BBC Sport. 8 May 2022. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ “Derby sign Norwich’s Springett for rest of season”. BBC Sport.
- ^ “Norwich City loanee dealt injury blow as Derby County boss has League One play-off hopes”. Norfolk Live.
- ^ “NORTHAMPTON TOWN SIGN NORWICH CITY ATTACKER TONY SPRINGETT ON LOAN”. www.ntfc.co.uk. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 15 January 2024.
- ^ “Norwich City 5-1 Walsall: Makama nets hat-trick in comfortable win”. BBC Sport. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ Davitt, Paddy (24 April 2026). “Norwich City: Duffy, Springett, Schlupp all set to leave”. Eastern Daily Press. Norwich. Newsquest. Archived from the original on 27 April 2026. Retrieved 27 April 2026.
- ^ “Orient welcome Tony Springett”. Leyton Orient F.C. 11 June 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ “Winger Springett signs for Orient”. BBC Sport. 11 June 2026. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ “Who are the contenders to be Norwich City’s next FA Youth Cup star?”. Pink Un. 11 December 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ “Ireland U18: Reid names squad for Sweden tournament”. Football Association of Ireland. 31 August 2019. Retrieved 8 May 2022.
- ^ “Crawford names U21 squad for EURO qualifiers in Cork | Football Association of Ireland”. www.fai.ie.
- ^ “Brighton teenager stars as 96th-minute goal sees Ireland beat Turkey”. www.the42.ie. Retrieved 20 December 2024.
- ^ “Games played by Tony Springett in 2020/2021”. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ “Games played by Tony Springett in 2021/2022”. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 12 May 2022.
- ^ a b “Games played by Tony Springett in 2022/2023”. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 July 2022.
- ^ a b “Games played by Tony Springett in 2023/2024”. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 7 August 2023.
- ^ “Games played by Tony Springett in 2024/2025”. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 June 2026.
- ^ “Games played by Tony Springett in 2025/2026”. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 14 January 2026.
- ^ “Games played by Tony Springett in 2026/2027”. Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 15 June 2026.