Thomas Lockyer

Background

Lockyer was born in Barry, Vale of Glamorgan.

Career

He joined Cardiff City as a youth aged 11, but was released aged 16, as Cardiff deemed him to be too small to play his preferred position of centre-back. He signed his first professional contract in May 2013, after making his previous appearances whilst still a youth team player. On 17 March 2014, Lockyer signed a new two-year contract extension with Rovers.

After Rovers were relegated out of the Football League Two in the 13/14 season, Lockyer became a very important part of a very successful season after seeing the club get promoted first time of asking.

In that season he managed to score one goal vs Grimsby Town F.C. As Rovers returned to the Football League Two, he was a first team regular and was rewarded Football League Young Player of the Month after consistent good performances.

In October 2015, Lockyer made his Wales under-21 debut in a 0–0 draw against Denmark.

Achievements

• Lockyer then signed a scholarship for Bristol Rovers in 2011 and went onto make his debut on 12 January 2013, replacing Ellis Harrison, 85 minutes into a 3–0 win over Fleetwood Town at Highbury Stadium. He made his home debut 2 months later on 12 March 2013, replacing Oliver Norburn in the 74th minute in a 2–0 win over Portuguese Vale. Lockyer scored his first league goal in a 1–0 win for Bristol Rovers over Northampton Town on 31 August 2013.