Antony John "Tommy" Jaszczun (born 16 September 1977) is an English former professional

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who played as a defender.

Career

Aston Villa

Born in

Kettering Kettering is a market and industrial town in North Northamptonshire, England. It is located north of London and north-east of Northampton, west of the River Ise, a tributary of the River Nene. The name means "the place (or territory) of Ket ...

, Northamptonshire, Jaszczun started his career as part of the

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youth team. He rarely managed to get into the first team setup, playing just once as a substitute in a

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tie with

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, and was sold on to

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for a fee believed to be £50,000.

Blackpool

Whilst at Blackpool he helped them win the

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twice, starting both finals, in

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and

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Cambridge United

Following a loan spell, Jaszczun joined

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in July 2006. However he was forced into retirement in March 2007 as he had been sidelined since November with a toe injury and has been unable to return to training despite an operation and prolonged rehabilitation.

Kettering Town

Jaszczun came out of early retirement to play for his hometown side,

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. He was manager Mark Cooper first signing in May 2007. However, after a successful first season, winning the

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, he had an injury plagued season the next, but still managed to feature against Fulham in the FA Cup. Jaszczun was released by the club in March 2009.

Corby Town

Following his release from Kettering Town, Jaszczun joined

side

Corby Town Corby Town Football Club is a football club based in Corby, Northamptonshire, England. They are currently members of the and play at Steel Park. History The club was established in 1948, taking over from Stewarts & Lloyds as the main team i ...

Kettering Town again

Jaszczun rejoined The Poppies for a second spell in May 2010 as a player coach. After just six months Jaszczun quit the club after he was asked to take a wage cut.

Corby Town again

On 17 January 2011, it was confirmed that Jaszczun had rejoined The Steelmen.

Whitworth

In 2012 Jaszczun joined United Counties League side Wellingborough Whitworth as player/assistant manager. In January 2016 he became manager, but resigned at the end of the 2015–16 season.Jaszczun steps down at Whitworth
Northants Telegraph, 29 April 2016

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Jaszczun, Tommy 1977 births Living people Footballers from Kettering English men's footballers Men's association football defenders Aston Villa F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Northampton Town F.C. players Rochdale A.F.C. players Cambridge United F.C. players Kettering Town F.C. players Corby Town F.C. players Daventry United F.C. players Brackley Town F.C. players Wellingborough Whitworth F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players English football managers Wellingborough Whitworth F.C. managers