Tom Holmes, a defender for Luton Town, stated that he “can’t rule not coming back” to Reading at some point.In Saturday’s 3-2 victory over Blackpool, the 24-year-old played for his boyhood club for the 133rd and possibly final time.
After sustaining a back injury, it was the centre back’s first game action in three months, coming off the bench.
After spending 16 years developing through the ranks at the Royals, Holmes joined Premier League Luton in January and will continue on loan to help the squad fight to stay in League One until the end of the season.
Receiving a standing ovation when coming on in the second half, Holmes had a special moment with supporters during the Lap of Appreciation.
After the game, Holmes spoke passionately, only to be frequently cut off by chants from his soon-to-be former teammates. He called it “the end of an era.”
“I’m a Reading fan for life; that’s all I know.” They will always hold a special place in my heart, and I can’t say that I won’t return at some point—either to Club 1871 or the pitch, ideally. Since I adore Reading and the club, we can’t completely rule out my presence in the stands.
“I’m really appreciative of it because I chatted with TMac [Tom McIntyre] a lot about how he departed, and he was especially disappointed that he didn’t have a moment like I did today.
“You could say it’s the end of an era, we’re the last generation with Eamonn Dolan’s influence so it was fitting that we could have a moment at the end in front of his stand to credit all his hard work over the years.”
With three Premier League games left, Luton Town is now one point outside of safety in the relegation zone.
Regarding his move to Kenilworth Road, Holmes said, “It’s a new challenge and I’m straight in with them to see the level.” “I will get ready, have a couple of weeks with them, and in the off-season get ready to hit the ground running.”
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