Tommy Oliver (soccer)

Tommy Oliver was a former Australian professional soccer player who played as a defender for NSW club Weston and the Australia national soccer team.

Tommy Oliver
Personal information
Place of birth England
Position(s) Left-back / Right-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1920–1928 Weston
International career
1924 Australia 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Early life

Tommy Oliver moved to Newcastle, New South Wales around the time of World War I.[1]

International career

Oliver began his undefeated international career with Australia playing in left-back position against Canada in a 3–2 win on 7 June 1924.[2] He played his next match against Canada in a right-back position in a 4–1 win.[3] He made two further appearances against Canada in a 0–0 draw and a 1–0 win.[4]

Career statistics

International
National teamYear[4]Competitive Friendly Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Australia 1924004040
Career total 0 0 4 0 4 0

References
  1. Howe, Andrew (2018). Encyclopedia of Socceroos: Every national team player. Fair Play Publishing. ISBN 978-0-648-13330-8.
  2. "SOCCER TEST". The Brisbane Courier. No. 20, 710. Queensland, Australia. 9 June 1924. p. 13. Retrieved 8 January 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  3. "CANADIAN TEAM". The Sydney Morning Herald. No. 26, 979. New South Wales, Australia. 24 June 1924. p. 6. Retrieved 8 January 2021 – via National Library of Australia.
  4. "The Australian National Men's Football Team: Caps And Captains" (PDF). Football Federation Australia. ozfootball.net. Retrieved 23 June 2009.
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