Tom Stagg

**Last statistical update: 03:56, 4 July 2023 (UTC)**

**Tom Stagg** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

Having signed from Kelvedon Hatch, Stagg spent 7 years in the youth academy of Colchester United. After loans away to Maldon & Tiptree (twice) and Witham Town, the forward made his senior debut for *The U's* on 8 May 2021 in a goalless draw away to Tranmere Rovers in EFL League Two; having replaced Frank Nouble off the bench after 83 minutes. That would be his only matchday teamsheet experience with them, as he went on to depart at the conclusion of the 2021–22 campaign; following additional loans to East Thurrock United, Billericay Town and HTU.

Maldon & Tiptree (loan)
On 10 December 2019, Stagg played on loan for Maldon & Tiptree in their Velocity Sports Trophy group stage match at Heybridge Swifts, as he converted a penalty after 19 minutes of an eventual 8–1 victory for *The Jammers* against *Swifts*.

Witham Town (loan)
On 27 December 2019, Witham Town of the Isthmian League - North Division announced the loan signing of Stagg. He debuted on 4 January 2020 in a 1–1 draw at Tilbury, as he featured for 70 minutes before being replaced by Oliver Bell. That turned out to be his only match for *The Town*.

Maldon & Tiptree (loan) (return)
In October 2020, Stagg returned on loan to Isthmian League - North Division side Maldon & Tiptree. He came off the bench in place of Adam Vyse to make his official bow on 3 October, as he went on to score in a penalty shoot-out as *The Jammers* defeated Grays Athletic 5–4 on spot-kicks following a 2–2 home draw. He made 4 further sub appearances for them, notably for his league debut on 6 October at Canvey Island and in an FA Cup 1st round loss at home to EFL League Two team Morecambe on 8 November - which was his last game.

East Thurrock United (loan)
On 10 December 2021, Isthmian League - Premier Division club East Thurrock United revealed that they had captured the services of Stagg; via a work experience loan. Between the day after and New Year's Day 2022, the forward made starts in fixtures with Horsham, Kingstonian, Brightlingsea Regent and Cray Wanderers. His last match for *The Rocks* came on 3 January as a substitute in a 5–0 defeat away to Wingate & Finchley.

Billericay Town (loan)
21 January 2022 saw National League South outfit Billericay Town sign Stagg on loan. His debut arrived a day later as *The Blues* drew at home to Havant & Waterlooville, after he came off the bench in stoppage time to replace Jack Munns. He had another sub participation next time out against Slough Town on 25 January, prior to making his sole start for the club in his final match on 29 January as they fell to a 5-goal home defeat to Dorking Wanderers.

Brentwood Town (loan)
On 8 March 2022, Stagg completed a loan move to the Isthmian League - North Division with Brentwood Town. His debut occurred hours later in a 1–0 away defeat to AFC Sudbury, as he took Jai Reason's place after 80 minutes. That substitution was made again in the second half of 2 of his other 3 appearances for *The Blues*, except for on 15 March when he replaced Tom Richardson in the 1st half of a 3–1 loss on home turf to HTU.

### HTU

2021–22
In March 2022, Stagg was snapped up on loan by Jay Devereux's HTU. His debut for *The Tags* came on 26 March during a 1–1 draw at the Len Salmon Stadium versus Great Wakering Rovers, as he replaced Kojo Apenteng on 72 minutes before scoring HTU's equaliser 16 minutes later to make it a goalscoring bow in the Isthmian League - North Division. He made his 1st starts in the weeks after against May & Baker (friendly) and Aveley (league), prior to coming off the bench in a defeat to Barking on 15 April - which was his final showing for the club.

### Post-HTU

Sunderland (trial)
Around May 2022, Stagg had a trial with EFL League One side Sunderland. He appeared for *The Black Cats* in their Premier League 2 - Division 2 defeat at Southampton on 1 May, though no permanent move would materialise.

Chertsey Town
Stagg spent the embroynic stages of 2022–23 in the Isthmian League - South Central Division with Chertsey Town. He featured 3 times, all of which as a starter, between 27 August 2023 and 3 September against Sutton Common Rovers, Hanworth Villa and Southall.

Billericay Town (return)
Around September 2022, Stagg had returned to Billericay Town - now plying their trade in the Isthmian League - Premier Division. A substitution in the 88th minute saw him come on for Montel Agyemang for his debut, which became the only appearance of his 2nd spell with *The Blues*.

Cray Wanderers
At the end of September 2022, Stagg moved across the Isthmian League - Premier Division to Cray Wanderers. Having debuted in a Kent Senior Cup encounter with Sheppey United during that month, the forward would make his league bow on 5 October during a victory away to Corinthian-Casuals. 3 days later, Stagg scored in an FA Trophy 3rd qualifying round loss on the road to Hanwell Town.

Wingate & Finchley
Wingate & Finchley signed Stagg around November 2022. He featured for 81 minutes of a 2–0 Isthmian League - Premier Division defeat to Hornchurch on 5 November, with his debut being followed by appearances up until early December versus Hullbridge Sports (cup), Margate, ex-club Cray Wanderers, Enfield Town, Herne Bay and Woodford Town (cup).

Billericay Town
March 2023 saw Stagg rejoin Billericay Town for a 3rd stint, though just like his preceding stint he would only take part in 1 official encounter for *The Blues* - as he was subbed on for Imran Uche during a home defeat in the Isthmian League - Premier Division to former team Wingate & Finchley on 11 March.

Grays Athletic
On 23 March 2023, Staff headed off to Grays Athletic of the Isthmian League - North Division. After opening appearances versus Brentwood Town, Basildon United and Great Wakering Rovers, he scored his 1st goal for *The Blues* in a 4–1 road triumph at Bury Town. The club reached the end of season promotion play-offs, though would fall at the 1st hurdle after a loss to eventual winners AFC Sudbury; as Stagg came on for the final 12 minutes or so.

Weymouth
National League South club Weymouth completed the signing of Stagg on 27 May 2023.

## Personal Life

Stagg has previously worked as a research consultant for Seesy.

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (4)
Hashtag United  v  Great Wakering Rovers

Hashtag United  v  May & Baker

Aveley  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Barking

Goal (1)
Hashtag United  v  Great Wakering Rovers

## References

1. ↑ "To the club thats helped develop and shape me into the person and player I am today, I want to say a massive thank you to all the staff, players, coaches and managers throughout the 10 years that I have spent at Colchester United FC for everything they’ve done for me" , 4 May 2022.
2. ↑ "New U18s Intake Confirmed" , 4 March 2019.
3. ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Tom Stagg - Players" .
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "Loan trio show link between Witham Town and U's can be beneficial to both" , 27 December 2019.
5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 "Stagg Heads Out To Billericay" , 21 January 2022.
6. ↑ "Youngsters Head Out" , 9 December 2021.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 "72’ We’re behind. Wakering take the lead after a melee in the box. SUB OFF @simply\_kojo ON Loanee @tommystagg" , 26 March 2022.
8. ↑ "Maldon & Tiptree - Appearances - Thomas Stagg - 2019-2020" .
9. ↑ "Witham Town - Appearances - Thomas Stagg - 2019-2020" .
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Maldon & Tiptree - Appearances - Thomas Stagg - 2020-2021" .
11. ↑ "Debut ✅ Penalty in the shoot out ✅ Welcome, @tommystagg" , 3 October 2020.
12. ↑ "The club are pleased to announce the signing of Tom Stagg on a Month's Work Experience loan from @ColU\_Official welcome to The Rocks 🖤💛⚽️" , 10 December 2021.
13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 "East Thurrock United - Appearances - Thomas Stagg - 2021-2022" .
14. ↑ "𝙎𝙌𝙐𝘼𝘿 𝙐𝙋𝘿𝘼𝙏𝙀❗️ Another addition to announce as forward Tom Stagg signs on a 1-month loan from Colchester United! Welcome Tom💙" , 21 January 2022.
15. ↑ "Ahead of tonight's huge match away at AFC Sudbury we are delighted to confirm the loan signing of @tommystagg from Colchester United. Tommy also had a spell with Billericay Town. Tommy goes into tonight's squad. Welcome Tommy 🙌 💙" , 8 March 2022.
16. ↑ 16.0 16.1 "Brentwood Town - Appearances - Tom Stagg - 2021-2022" .
17. ↑ 17.0 17.1 17.2 "Cray Wanderers Squad Update – Tom Stagg" , 4 October 2022.
18. ↑ "You was quality for @TheCurfews beginning of the season, got a bright future ahead 👊" , 6 May 2023.
19. ↑ "Chertsey Town - Appearances - Tom Stagg" .
20. ↑ 20.0 20.1 20.2 "Billericay Town - Appearances - Tom Stagg" .
21. ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Cray Wanderers - Appearances - Thomas Stagg" .
22. ↑ 22.0 22.1 "Wingate & Finchley - Appearances - Thomas Stagg" .
23. ↑ "GRAYS GET GARDNER & STAGG" , 23 March 2023.
24. ↑ 24.0 24.1 "Grays Athletic - Appearances - Tom Stagg" .
25. ↑ "Stagg Becomes A Terra" , 27 May 2023.
26. ↑ "Tom Stagg" .