Len Tomkins
English footballer
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Leonard Anthony Tomkins (born 16 January 1949) is an English former footballer who played as a left winger.
Full name
Leonard Anthony Tomkins[1]
Date of birth
16 January 1949[1]
Place of birth
Isleworth, England
Position
Left winger
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Leonard Anthony Tomkins[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 16 January 1949[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Isleworth, England | ||
| Position | 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
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]
