A Load of Squit 6,260 Posted May 20, 2020 http://www.americansoccernow.com/articles/tomkinson-continues-to-improve-after-moving-to-norwich-city Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rich T The Biscuit 676 Posted May 20, 2020 Read that, not seen him play so not sure if he's going to progress enough with us or not. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted May 20, 2020 Saw him play three times for the U18s this season and he really impressed me every time. If he carries on developing and stays clear of serious injury he looks an excellent prospect. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FenwayFrank 2,717 Posted May 20, 2020 Based on the fact that the Binners didn’t want him I hope he makes it 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PurpleCanary 6,386 Posted May 20, 2020 I am sorry but what kind of name is Jonathan Tomkinson for a footballer?! Clint Dempsey - now there's a proper name for a footballer, or Vinnie Jones, or even Marco van Basten. But not something out of a Michael Palin story... 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 6,260 Posted May 20, 2020 2 minutes ago, PurpleCanary said: I am sorry but what kind of name is Jonathan Tomkinson for a footballer?! Clint Dempsey - now there's a proper name for a footballer, or Vinnie Jones, or even Marco van Basten. But not something out of a Michael Palin story... Tomkinsons Schooldays. Having to beat the Headmaster and on St. Tadgers Day nailing a new boy to the wall. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Surfer 1,547 Posted May 20, 2020 Sound like someone else on our books? His playing career did not see him start out as a center back though. He started playing as center midfielder but had a season with his local club in which he bounced from striker to midfielder to defender. At 13, he played a season at right wing for FC Dallas’ academy team before joining Solar SC a year later. Despite starting in center midfield, a shortage of center backs at that time opened the opportunity for Tomkinson to cement that as his permanent position. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
curious yellow 184 Posted May 20, 2020 4 minutes ago, Surfer said: Sound like someone else on our books? His playing career did not see him start out as a center back though. He started playing as center midfielder but had a season with his local club in which he bounced from striker to midfielder to defender. At 13, he played a season at right wing for FC Dallas’ academy team before joining Solar SC a year later. Despite starting in center midfield, a shortage of center backs at that time opened the opportunity for Tomkinson to cement that as his permanent position. He reminded me of Godfrey in the match I saw. Nice to see we are producing good athletes to play in defence. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
paddycanary 579 Posted May 20, 2020 9 hours ago, PurpleCanary said: I am sorry but what kind of name is Jonathan Tomkinson for a footballer?! Clint Dempsey - now there's a proper name for a footballer, or Vinnie Jones, or even Marco van Basten. But not something out of a Michael Palin story... What if he's Jonny Tomkinson? Rolls off the tongue a bit easier Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,215 Posted May 21, 2020 Really don't see what all the fuss regarding his name is about. If, on the other hand, he was called Forbes Phillipson Masters............... https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forbes_Phillipson-Masters Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sonyc 6,145 Posted May 21, 2020 (edited) 21 hours ago, PurpleCanary said: I am sorry but what kind of name is Jonathan Tomkinson for a footballer?! Clint Dempsey - now there's a proper name for a footballer, or Vinnie Jones, or even Marco van Basten. But not something out of a Michael Palin story... "I went to the north pole and explored, then I went to another country and explored again......" PS. "Ripping Yarns" Purple (not quite paraphrasing but I have watched some TV) Edited May 21, 2020 by sonyc 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 5,013 Posted May 21, 2020 We can't cope with 3 or more syllable names in Norfolk. Tonks for short will do, even though that isn't right either. Glad to hear he is progressing well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
