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Career & Clubs
Reading
Born in Ealing, London and growing up in Reading, Holmes joined the academy at Reading at the age of 8, becoming a season ticket holder at the club from age 11. In July 2017, Holmes signed his first professional deal with Reading, making his first team debut on 6 March 2018 in a 1–1 draw against Bolton Wanderers. On 26 February 2019, Holmes signed a new contract with the club until the summer of 2022.
Loan to Roeselare
On 2 September 2019 Holmes moved to Belgian First Division B club Roeselare on loan for the 2019–20 season.
Return to Reading
On 5 December 2021, Holmes scored his first goal for Reading – a bicycle kick against Hull City. On 17 June 2022, Holmes signed a new three-year contract with Reading. Four days later on 21 July, he was confirmed as Reading's vice-captain for the 2022–23 season, behind captain Andy Yiadom. On 17 January 2024, Holmes signed for Premier League side Luton Town, returning to Reading on loan until the end of the 2023–24 season.
Luton Town
After his initial loan to Reading, Holmes joined Luton Town for the start of the 2024–25 season following the club's relegation to the Championship.
Dender EH loan
On 3 February 2025, Holmes joined Belgian Pro League club Dender EH on loan for the remainder of the 2024–25 season.
Rotherham United loan
On 1 September 2025, Holmes joined fellow League One side Rotherham United on a season-long loan deal. Five days later he made his…
- Club
- Reading F.C.
- National team
- England
Personal
Born in England, Holmes is of Canadian descent through his grandmother. In 2023, Holmes was studying a degree on a part-time basis.
Clubs
Played together with
- Aaron BrownReading F.C. · 2005–2008
Aaron KuhlReading F.C. · 2008
Aaron KuhlReading F.C. · 2013
Aaron KuhlReading F.C. · 2014
Aaron TshibolaReading F.C. · 2013
Abdulai Bell-BaggieReading F.C. · 2009–2011
Adam FedericiReading F.C. · 2005–2015- Adam GemiliReading F.C.
Adam Le FondreReading F.C. · 2011–2014- Adam LockwoodReading F.C. · 1999–2001
Adi ViveashReading F.C. · 1992–1993
Adi ViveashReading F.C. · 1994–1995
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Identifiers & aliases
Thomas Richard Holmes is an English professional footballer who last played as a defender for EFL League One club Luton Town. He is currently a free agent.
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