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

Len Tomkins
Personal information
Full name Leonard Anthony Tomkins[1]
Date of birth (1949-01-16) 16 January 1949 (age 75)[1]
Place of birth Isleworth, England
Position(s) Left winger
Youth career
Crystal Palace
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1967–1970 Crystal Palace 20 (2)
1971 Toronto Metros 9 (3)
1971 Leyton Orient 0 (0)
1971–1983 Chelmsford City 509 (30)
Gravesend & Northfleet
Aveley
Hornchurch
Bishop's Stortford
International career
England Youth
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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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.[1] In 1971, Tomkins signed for Toronto Metros, making nine appearances, scoring three times, during the 1971 North American Soccer League season.[2] 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.[3]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Len Tomkins". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  2. ^ "Len Tompkins". NASL Jerseys. Retrieved 26 April 2019.
  3. ^ "Match Preview. AFC Hornchurch vs Aveley". A.F.C. Hornchurch. 22 December 2016. Retrieved 26 April 2019.