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{{short description|English association football player}}
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| name = Lee Tomlin
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| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}}<ref name="Hugman2006/07"/>
| height = {{height|ft=5|in=11}}<ref name="Hugman2006/07"/>
| position = [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|Attacking midfielder]]
| position = [[Midfielder#Attacking midfielder|Attacking midfielder]]
| currentclub = [[Ilkeston Town F.C. |Ilkeston Town]] (player/coach)
| currentclub = [[Ilkeston Town F.C.|Ilkeston Town]] (player/coach)
| youthyears1 = 1996–2005
| youthyears1 = 1996–2005
| youthclubs1 = [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]]
| youthclubs1 = [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]]
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| caps12 = 9
| caps12 = 9
| goals12 = 1
| goals12 = 1
| years13 = 2022–
| years13 = 2022–2023
| clubs13 = [[Ilkeston Town F.C.|Ilkeston Town]]
| clubs13 = [[Ilkeston Town F.C.|Ilkeston Town]]
| caps13 = 10
| caps13 = 10
| goals13 = 3
| goals13 = 3
| years14 = 2023–
| clubs14 = [[Harborough Town F.C.|Harborough Town]]
| goals14 = 0
| caps14 = 0
| nationalyears1 = 2009
| nationalyears1 = 2009
| nationalteam1 = [[England national football C team|England C]]
| nationalteam1 = [[England national football C team|England C]]
| nationalcaps1 = 2
| nationalcaps1 = 2
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| nationalgoals1 = 0
| club-update = 17 March 2023 (UTC)
| club-update = 12 August 2023 (UTC)
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'''Lee Marc Tomlin''' (born 12 January 1989) is an English professional [[Association football|footballer]] who is currently a player/coach for [[Ilkeston Town F.C.|Ilkeston Town]]
'''Lee Marc Tomlin''' (born 12 January 1989) is an English professional [[Association football|footballer]] who plays as a midfielder for [[Harborough Town F.C.]]


==Early life==
==Early life==
Tomlin was born in [[Leicester]], Leicestershire.<ref name="Hugman2006/07"/> He started his career with the [[youth system]] of [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] in 1996 before joining [[Rushden & Diamonds F.C.|Rushden & Diamonds]]'s youth system in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |title=Career history |url=http://www.uptheposh.com/people/523/career/ |work=Up The Posh! |access-date=20 January 2017}}</ref> In October 2005, he became Rushden's youngest ever [[first team (association football)#F|first-team]] player when he came on as a [[substitute (association football)|substitute]] for [[Drewe Broughton]] in the 74th minute.<ref>{{cite news |title=Posh swoop for Lee Tomlin |url=http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/posh/posh-swoop-for-lee-tomlin-1-797656 |newspaper=Peterborough Today |date=7 August 2010 |access-date=20 January 2017}}</ref> Throughout the rest of the season he made several more substitute appearances, but his first start came in November 2005, in an FA Cup first round replay against [[Halifax Town A.F.C.|Halifax Town]]. He made 21 appearances in [[EFL League Two|League Two]] in the [[2005–06 in English football|2005–06]] season.<ref name="Games played by Lee Tomlin in 2005/2006"/>
Tomlin was born in [[Leicester]], Leicestershire.<ref name="Hugman2006/07"/> He started his career with the [[youth system]] of [[Leicester City F.C.|Leicester City]] in 1996 before joining [[Rushden & Diamonds F.C.|Rushden & Diamonds]]'s youth system in 2005.<ref>{{cite web |title=Career history |url=http://www.uptheposh.com/people/523/career/ |work=Up The Posh! |access-date=20 January 2017 |archive-date=15 December 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20181215130304/http://www.uptheposh.com/people/523/career/ |url-status=dead }}</ref> In October 2005, he became Rushden's youngest ever [[first team (association football)#F|first-team]] player when he came on as a [[substitute (association football)|substitute]] for [[Drewe Broughton]] in the 74th minute.<ref>{{cite news |title=Posh swoop for Lee Tomlin |url=http://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/posh/posh-swoop-for-lee-tomlin-1-797656 |newspaper=Peterborough Today |date=7 August 2010 |access-date=20 January 2017}}</ref> Throughout the rest of the season he made several more substitute appearances, but his first start came in November 2005, in an FA Cup first round replay against [[Halifax Town A.F.C.|Halifax Town]]. He made 21 appearances in [[EFL League Two|League Two]] in the [[2005–06 in English football|2005–06]] season.<ref name="Games played by Lee Tomlin in 2005/2006"/>


==Club career==
==Club career==
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===Middlesbrough===
===Middlesbrough===
On 31 January 2014, Tomlin signed for [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] on loan for the remainder of the [[2013–14 Football League Championship|2013–14]] season with a view to a permanent move.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} On 18 February, it was announced that he had signed permanently on a three-and-a-half-year contract.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} Tomlin made his debut on 22 February in a 0–0 draw against [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], coming on as a substitute for [[Kei Kamara]].{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} After a run of fine performances, most notable in Middlesbrough's 2–0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup, Tomlin was named [[Football League Championship Player of the Month|Championship Player of the Month]] for January 2015.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}
On 31 January 2014, Tomlin signed for [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] on loan for the remainder of the [[2013–14 Football League Championship|2013–14]] season with a view to a permanent move.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} On 18 February, it was announced that he had signed permanently on a three-and-a-half-year contract.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} Tomlin made his debut on 22 February in a 0–0 draw against [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]], coming on as a substitute for [[Kei Kamara]].{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}
In the [[2014–15 Middlesbrough F.C. season|2014-15]] season, Tomlin made 29 starts and a further 10 substitute appearances in the league as Middlesbrough competed at the top of the table.
After a run of fine performances, most notable in Middlesbrough's 2–0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup, Tomlin was named [[Football League Championship Player of the Month|Championship Player of the Month]] for January 2015.{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}
The club ended up finishing 4th in the league to qualify for the Championship Playoffs. Tomlin started in both legs of the semi final against [[Brentford F.C.|Brentford]], and scored the first of three goals in a 3-0 second leg home win which took the aggregate score to 5-1, and saw Middlesbrough progress to the final. Ultimately Middlesbrough lost the [[2015 Football League Championship play-off final|final]] 2-0 to [[Norwich City F.C.| Norwich City]] at [[Wembley Stadium|Wembley]]. Across the season Tomlin made a total of 48 appearances in league and cup competitions, scoring 9 goals.


===AFC Bournemouth===
===AFC Bournemouth===
On 4 August 2015, Tomlin signed for [[Premier League]] newcomers [[AFC Bournemouth]] on a three-year deal for a fee of around £3.5 million.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Lee Tomlin signs for AFC Bournemouth from Middlesbrough |url=http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/lee-tomlin-signs-for-afc-bournemouth-from-middlesbrough-2593599.aspx |publisher=AFC Bournemouth |date=4 August 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229184729/http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/lee-tomlin-signs-for-afc-bournemouth-from-middlesbrough-2593599.aspx/ |archive-date=29 December 2016 |df=dmy-all }}</ref> He made his debut against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], coming on for [[Joshua King (footballer)|Joshua King]].{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} He scored his only goal for Bournemouth in the [[2015–16 Premier League|2015–16 season]], a penalty against [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] in the [[FA Cup]].{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}
On 4 August 2015, Tomlin signed for [[Premier League]] newcomers [[AFC Bournemouth]] on a three-year deal for a fee of around £3.5 million.<ref>{{Cite news |title=Lee Tomlin signs for AFC Bournemouth from Middlesbrough |url=http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/lee-tomlin-signs-for-afc-bournemouth-from-middlesbrough-2593599.aspx |publisher=AFC Bournemouth |date=4 August 2015 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20161229184729/http://www.afcb.co.uk/news/article/lee-tomlin-signs-for-afc-bournemouth-from-middlesbrough-2593599.aspx/ |archive-date=29 December 2016 }}</ref> He made his debut against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], coming on for [[Joshua King (footballer)|Joshua King]].{{citation needed|date=January 2017}} He scored his only goal for Bournemouth in the [[2015–16 Premier League|2015–16 season]], a penalty against [[Birmingham City F.C.|Birmingham City]] in the [[FA Cup]].{{citation needed|date=January 2017}}


===Bristol City===
===Bristol City===
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===Cardiff City===
===Cardiff City===
On 13 July 2017, Tomlin joined [[Football League Championship|Championship]] rivals [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee,<ref>{{cite news |title=Lee Tomlin signs for the Bluebirds |url=http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/2017/july/lee-tomlin-signs-for-bluebirds/ |publisher=Cardiff City FC |date=13 July 2017}}</ref> making his debut for the club on the opening day of the 2017–18 season during a 1–0 victory over [[Burton Albion F.C.|Burton Albion]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40760771 |title=Burton Albion 0–1 Cardiff City |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 August 2017 |access-date=5 August 2017}}</ref>
On 13 July 2017, Tomlin joined [[EFL Championship|Championship]] rivals [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee,<ref>{{cite news |title=Lee Tomlin signs for the Bluebirds |url=http://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/2017/july/lee-tomlin-signs-for-bluebirds/ |publisher=Cardiff City FC |date=13 July 2017}}</ref> making his debut for the club on the opening day of the 2017–18 season during a 1–0 victory over [[Burton Albion F.C.|Burton Albion]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/40760771 |title=Burton Albion 0–1 Cardiff City |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 August 2017 |access-date=5 August 2017}}</ref>


On 31 January 2018, Tomlin joined [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] on loan in a swap deal with [[Jamie Ward]] moving to Cardiff on loan in return.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/transfer-news/another-deal-done-lee-tomlin-1148423 |title=Another deal done: Lee Tomlin joins Nottingham Forest on loan, as Jamie Ward heads to Cardiff |newspaper=Nottingham Post |first=Paul |last=Taylor |date=31 January 2018 |access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> He scored his first goal for Forest in a 1–1 draw with [[Reading F.C.|Reading]] on 20 February 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43039999|title=Nottingham Forest 1–1 Reading |publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 February 2018|access-date=21 February 2018}}</ref>
On 31 January 2018, Tomlin joined [[Nottingham Forest F.C.|Nottingham Forest]] on loan in a swap deal with [[Jamie Ward]] moving to Cardiff on loan in return.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://www.nottinghampost.com/sport/football/transfer-news/another-deal-done-lee-tomlin-1148423 |title=Another deal done: Lee Tomlin joins Nottingham Forest on loan, as Jamie Ward heads to Cardiff |newspaper=Nottingham Post |first=Paul |last=Taylor |date=31 January 2018 |access-date=1 February 2018}}</ref> He scored his first goal for Forest in a 1–1 draw with [[Reading F.C.|Reading]] on 20 February 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43039999|title=Nottingham Forest 1–1 Reading |publisher=BBC Sport|date=20 February 2018|access-date=21 February 2018}}</ref>
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On 18 December 2018, it was announced that Tomlin was training with [[Peterborough United F.C.|Peterborough United]] and would return to the club on loan from 1 January 2019 until the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/posh/breaking-lee-tomlin-is-back-at-peterborough-united-1-8744365 |title= Lee Tomlin is back at Peterborough United |newspaper=Peterborough Telegraph |first=Alan |last=Swann |date=18 December 2018 |access-date=18 December 2018}}</ref> However, the move was delayed due to paperwork issues.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/peterborough-lee-tomlin-loan-boro-15625104 |title=Peterborough race against time to sign former Boro playmaker Lee Tomlin before Riverside cup clash |publisher=Gazette Live |last=Vickers |first=Anthony |date=4 January 2019 |access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref> The transfer was eventually completed on 8 January.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46787418 |title=Lee Tomlin: Peterborough United re-sign Cardiff City forward on loan |publisher=BBC Sport |date=8 January 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019}}</ref>
On 18 December 2018, it was announced that Tomlin was training with [[Peterborough United F.C.|Peterborough United]] and would return to the club on loan from 1 January 2019 until the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.peterboroughtoday.co.uk/sport/football/posh/breaking-lee-tomlin-is-back-at-peterborough-united-1-8744365 |title= Lee Tomlin is back at Peterborough United |newspaper=Peterborough Telegraph |first=Alan |last=Swann |date=18 December 2018 |access-date=18 December 2018}}</ref> However, the move was delayed due to paperwork issues.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.gazettelive.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/peterborough-lee-tomlin-loan-boro-15625104 |title=Peterborough race against time to sign former Boro playmaker Lee Tomlin before Riverside cup clash |publisher=Gazette Live |last=Vickers |first=Anthony |date=4 January 2019 |access-date=6 January 2019}}</ref> The transfer was eventually completed on 8 January.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46787418 |title=Lee Tomlin: Peterborough United re-sign Cardiff City forward on loan |publisher=BBC Sport |date=8 January 2019 |access-date=8 January 2019}}</ref>


Tomlin signed a new two-and-a-half year contract with Cardiff on 10 January 2020.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/lee-tomlin-signs-new-cardiff-city-contract |title=Lee Tomlin signs new Cardiff City contract |publisher=Cardiff City |date=10 January 2020 |access-date=10 January 2020}}</ref>
Tomlin signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with Cardiff on 10 January 2020.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/lee-tomlin-signs-new-cardiff-city-contract |title=Lee Tomlin signs new Cardiff City contract |publisher=Cardiff City |date=10 January 2020 |access-date=10 January 2020}}</ref>


Tomlin left the club by mutual consent on 4 October 2021.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/lee-tomlin-departs|title=Lee Tomlin departs|publisher=Cardiff City |date=4 October 2021 |access-date=4 October 2021}}</ref>
Tomlin left the club by mutual consent on 4 October 2021.<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.cardiffcityfc.co.uk/news/lee-tomlin-departs|title=Lee Tomlin departs|publisher=Cardiff City |date=4 October 2021 |access-date=4 October 2021}}</ref>


===Walsall===
===Walsall===
On 25 February 2022, Tomlin signed for [[EFL League Two]] club [[Walsall F.C.|Walsall]] on a short-term deal until the end of the [[2021–22 Walsall F.C. season|2021–22]] season.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2022/february/lee-tomlin-joins-the-saddlers/|title=Lee Tomlin joins the Saddlers|website=www.saddlers.co.uk|date=25 February 2022|accessdate=25 February 2022}}</ref> Tomlin made five appearances with the club, four of which off the bench, before being released at the end of the season.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2022/may/retained-and-released-list-confirmed/|title=Retained and Released list confirmed|website=www.saddlers.co.uk|date=11 May 2022|accessdate=11 May 2022}}</ref>
On 25 February 2022, Tomlin signed for [[EFL League Two]] club [[Walsall F.C.|Walsall]] on a short-term deal until the end of the [[2021–22 Walsall F.C. season|2021–22]] season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2022/february/lee-tomlin-joins-the-saddlers/|title=Lee Tomlin joins the Saddlers|website=saddlers.co.uk|date=25 February 2022|accessdate=25 February 2022}}</ref> Tomlin made five appearances with the club, four of which off the bench, before being released at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.saddlers.co.uk/news/2022/may/retained-and-released-list-confirmed/|title=Retained and Released list confirmed|website=saddlers.co.uk|date=11 May 2022|accessdate=11 May 2022}}</ref>


===Doncaster Rovers and retirement===
===Doncaster Rovers and retirement===
After playing for [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]] in summer 2022, Tomlin retired due to injury in October 2022.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63152552|title=Doncaster forward Tomlin retires due to injury|work=BBC Sport }}</ref>
After playing for [[Doncaster Rovers F.C.|Doncaster Rovers]] in summer 2022, Tomlin retired due to injury in October 2022.<ref>{{Cite news|url=https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63152552|title=Doncaster forward Tomlin retires due to injury|publisher=BBC Sport }}</ref>


===Ilkeston Town===
===Ilkeston Town===
On 1 December 2022, Tomlin came out of his retirement to join [[Ilkeston Town F.C.|Ilkeston Town]] as player-coach.<ref> {{cite web|url=https://ilkestontownfc.co.uk/lee-tomlin-signs-for-the-robins/|title=Lee Tomlin signs for the Robins|website=ilkestontownfc.co.uk|date=1 December 2022|accessdate=2 December 2022}}</ref>
On 1 December 2022, Tomlin came out of his retirement to join [[Ilkeston Town F.C.|Ilkeston Town]] as player-coach.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://ilkestontownfc.co.uk/lee-tomlin-signs-for-the-robins/|title=Lee Tomlin signs for the Robins|website=ilkestontownfc.co.uk|date=1 December 2022|accessdate=2 December 2022}}</ref>


==International career==
==International career==
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Lee Tomlin
Tomlin playing for Bristol City in 2016
Personal information
Full name Lee Marc Tomlin[1]
Date of birth (1989-01-12) 12 January 1989 (age 35)[2]
Place of birth Leicester, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Position(s) Attacking midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Ilkeston Town (player/coach)
Youth career
1996–2005 Leicester City
2005 Rushden & Diamonds
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2010 Rushden & Diamonds 156 (27)
2007 → Brackley Town (loan) 2 (0)
2010–2014 Peterborough United 135 (32)
2014–2015 Middlesbrough 56 (11)
2015–2016 AFC Bournemouth 6 (0)
2016 → Bristol City (loan) 18 (6)
2016–2017 Bristol City 38 (6)
2017–2021 Cardiff City 51 (10)
2018 → Nottingham Forest (loan) 15 (4)
2019 → Peterborough United (loan) 19 (2)
2022 Walsall 5 (0)
2022 Doncaster Rovers 9 (1)
2022–2023 Ilkeston Town 10 (3)
2023– Harborough Town 0 (0)
International career
2009 England C 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 12 August 2023 (UTC)

Lee Marc Tomlin (born 12 January 1989) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Harborough Town F.C.

Early life

Tomlin was born in Leicester, Leicestershire.[2] He started his career with the youth system of Leicester City in 1996 before joining Rushden & Diamonds's youth system in 2005.[3] In October 2005, he became Rushden's youngest ever first-team player when he came on as a substitute for Drewe Broughton in the 74th minute.[4] Throughout the rest of the season he made several more substitute appearances, but his first start came in November 2005, in an FA Cup first round replay against Halifax Town. He made 21 appearances in League Two in the 2005–06 season.[5]

Club career

Early career

Before the 2006–07 season, Tomlin attracted the attention of several big clubs and he earned a trial with Liverpool.[6] Throughout the season, he made more starts and became more of a regular in the Rushden starting eleven.[7] He scored his first goal for the club against Weymouth, the match after Paul Hart was sacked, in the 21st minute.[citation needed] He immediately followed this with another goal, this time against Altrincham in the FA Cup fourth qualifying round.[citation needed] He scored six goals during the season, playing as a forward and on both wings.[citation needed] Tomlin joined Southern League Premier Division club Brackley Town in October 2007 on a one-month loan,[8] making two appearances.[9]

Tomlin switched to left midfield for the 2009–10 season, under his influential manager Justin Edinburgh whom he credited for his development and achieving his move to the Football League.[citation needed] Following the end of the season a six-figure bid for Tomlin was rejected from another Blue Square Bet Premier club believed to be Crawley Town and Rushden confirmed he would be offered a new contract.[10]

Peterborough United

Tomlin playing for Peterborough United in 2012

Tomlin signed for League One club Peterborough United for an undisclosed fee on 6 August 2010.[11] He went on to assist the team gain promotion with a hard working display against Huddersfield Town at Old Trafford, which The Posh won 3–0.[citation needed]

He continued to develop his reputation at Championship level and on 20 August 2011, he scored his first professional hat-trick in a game against Ipswich Town, helping Peterborough to a 7–1 win.[12]

Tomlin beat five defenders to score in Peterborough's last game of the 2012–13 season, away to Crystal Palace, but a 3–2 defeat confirmed their relegation back to League One.[13]

Middlesbrough

On 31 January 2014, Tomlin signed for Middlesbrough on loan for the remainder of the 2013–14 season with a view to a permanent move.[citation needed] On 18 February, it was announced that he had signed permanently on a three-and-a-half-year contract.[citation needed] Tomlin made his debut on 22 February in a 0–0 draw against Leeds United, coming on as a substitute for Kei Kamara.[citation needed]

In the 2014-15 season, Tomlin made 29 starts and a further 10 substitute appearances in the league as Middlesbrough competed at the top of the table. After a run of fine performances, most notable in Middlesbrough's 2–0 victory over Manchester City in the FA Cup, Tomlin was named Championship Player of the Month for January 2015.[citation needed] The club ended up finishing 4th in the league to qualify for the Championship Playoffs. Tomlin started in both legs of the semi final against Brentford, and scored the first of three goals in a 3-0 second leg home win which took the aggregate score to 5-1, and saw Middlesbrough progress to the final. Ultimately Middlesbrough lost the final 2-0 to Norwich City at Wembley. Across the season Tomlin made a total of 48 appearances in league and cup competitions, scoring 9 goals.

AFC Bournemouth

On 4 August 2015, Tomlin signed for Premier League newcomers AFC Bournemouth on a three-year deal for a fee of around £3.5 million.[14] He made his debut against Liverpool, coming on for Joshua King.[citation needed] He scored his only goal for Bournemouth in the 2015–16 season, a penalty against Birmingham City in the FA Cup.[citation needed]

Bristol City

Tomlin signed for Championship club, Bristol City on a season-long loan, on 27 January 2016.[15] He later made his debut in a goalless draw against Birmingham City on 30 January.[citation needed] Tomlin went onto score 6 goals in 18 appearances, including goals in a 6–0 win over Bolton Wanderers and a 4–0 win over Huddersfield Town.[citation needed]

During the summer, Tomlin opened talks with Bristol City and took part in a medical on 4 July.[16]

Cardiff City

On 13 July 2017, Tomlin joined Championship rivals Cardiff City on a three-year contract for an undisclosed fee,[17] making his debut for the club on the opening day of the 2017–18 season during a 1–0 victory over Burton Albion.[18]

On 31 January 2018, Tomlin joined Nottingham Forest on loan in a swap deal with Jamie Ward moving to Cardiff on loan in return.[19] He scored his first goal for Forest in a 1–1 draw with Reading on 20 February 2018.[20]

On 18 December 2018, it was announced that Tomlin was training with Peterborough United and would return to the club on loan from 1 January 2019 until the end of the season.[21] However, the move was delayed due to paperwork issues.[22] The transfer was eventually completed on 8 January.[23]

Tomlin signed a new two-and-a-half-year contract with Cardiff on 10 January 2020.[24]

Tomlin left the club by mutual consent on 4 October 2021.[25]

Walsall

On 25 February 2022, Tomlin signed for EFL League Two club Walsall on a short-term deal until the end of the 2021–22 season.[26] Tomlin made five appearances with the club, four of which off the bench, before being released at the end of the season.[27]

Doncaster Rovers and retirement

After playing for Doncaster Rovers in summer 2022, Tomlin retired due to injury in October 2022.[28]

Ilkeston Town

On 1 December 2022, Tomlin came out of his retirement to join Ilkeston Town as player-coach.[29]

International career

Tomlin was capped twice by the England national C team in 2009.[30]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League FA Cup League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Rushden & Diamonds 2005–06[5] League Two 21 0 3 0 0 0 2[a] 0 26 0
2006–07[7] Conference National 25 4 3 1 — 2[b] 1 30 6
2007–08[31] Conference Premier 34 1 1 0 — 7[c] 3 42 4
2008–09[32] Conference Premier 41 8 1 0 — 3[b] 0 45 8
2009–10[33] Conference Premier 35 14 3 1 — 4[d] 0 42 15
Total 156 27 11 2 0 0 18 4 185 33
Brackley Town (loan) 2007–08[9] SL Premier Division 2 0 — — — 2 0
Peterborough United 2010–11[34] League One 37 8 4 3 2 0 4[e] 0 47 11
2011–12[35] Championship 37 8 1 0 2 1 — 40 9
2012–13[36] Championship 42 11 0 0 2 2 — 44 13
2013–14[37] League One 19 5 2 0 3 5 1[a] 0 25 10
Total 135 32 7 3 9 8 5 0 156 43
Middlesbrough 2013–14[37] Championship 14 4 — — — 14 4
2014–15[38] Championship 42 7 3 0 2 2 3[f] 1 50 10
Total 56 11 3 0 2 2 3 1 64 14
AFC Bournemouth 2015–16[39] Premier League 6 0 1 1 3 0 — 10 1
Bristol City (loan) 2015–16[39] Championship 18 6 — — — 18 6
Bristol City 2016–17[40] Championship 38 6 1 0 3 1 — 42 7
Total 56 12 1 0 3 1 — 60 13
Cardiff City 2017–18[41] Championship 13 1 1 0 2 0 — 16 1
2018–19[42] Premier League 0 0 0 0 0 0 — 0 0
2019–20[43] Championship 33 8 1 0 0 0 2[g] 1 36 9
2020–21[44] Championship 5 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 1
2021–22[45] Championship 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
Total 51 10 2 0 2 0 1 0 56 10
Nottingham Forest (loan) 2017–18[41] Championship 15 4 — — — 15 4
Peterborough United (loan) 2018–19[42] League One 19 2 — — 2[h] 0 21 2
Walsall 2021–22[45] League Two 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Doncaster Rovers 2022–23 League Two 9 1 0 0 1 0 0 0 10 1
Career total 510 99 25 6 20 11 30 6 585 122
  1. ^ a b Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy
  2. ^ a b Appearances in FA Trophy
  3. ^ Three appearances and three goals in FA Trophy, four appearances in Conference League Cup
  4. ^ Two appearances in FA Trophy, two in Conference Premier play-offs
  5. ^ One appearance in Football League Trophy, three in League One play-offs
  6. ^ Appearances in Championship play-offs
  7. ^ Appearances in Championship play-offs
  8. ^ Appearances in EFL Trophy

Honours

Peterborough United

Cardiff City

Individual

References

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