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.
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]