Len Tomkins Explained

Len Tomkins
Fullname:Leonard Anthony Tomkins
Birth Date:16 January 1949
Birth Place:Isleworth, England
Position:Left winger
Youthclubs1:Crystal Palace
Years1:1967–1970
Clubs1:Crystal Palace
Caps1:20
Goals1:2
Years2:1971
Clubs2:Toronto Metros
Caps2:9
Goals2:3
Years3:1971
Clubs3:Leyton Orient
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:1971–1983
Caps4:509
Goals4:30
Clubs5:Gravesend & Northfleet
Clubs6:Aveley
Clubs7:Hornchurch
Clubs8:Bishop's Stortford
Nationalteam1:England Youth

Leonard Anthony Tomkins (born 16 January 1949) is an English former footballer who played as a left winger.

Career

In 1967, Tomkins graduated from Crystal Palace's academy to the first team. During three years at the club, Tomkins made 20 Football League appearances, scoring twice. In 1971, Tomkins signed for Toronto Metros, making nine appearances, scoring three times, during the 1971 North American Soccer League season.[1] Upon his return to England, Tomkins signed for Leyton Orient. After failing to make a league appearance for the club, Tomkins played for Chelmsford City, Gravesend & Northfleet, Aveley, Hornchurch and Bishop's Stortford.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Len Tompkins. NASL Jerseys. 26 April 2019.
  2. Web site: Match Preview. AFC Hornchurch vs Aveley. A.F.C. Hornchurch. 22 December 2016. 26 April 2019.