Paul Tomlinson

Paul Tomlinson
Personal information
Full name Paul Tomlinson[1]
Date of birth (1965-02-04) 4 February 1965
Place of birth Rotherham, England
Playing position Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1983–1987 Sheffield United 37 (0)
1986–1987 → Birmingham City (loan) 11 (0)
1987–1995 Bradford City 293 (0)
Total 341 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Paul Tomlinson (born 4 February 1965) is an English former footballer who played as a goalkeeper for Sheffield United, Birmingham City (on loan) and Bradford City.

Bradford City signed Tomlinson for a club record £47,500 from Sheffield United in June 1987, replacing Peter Litchfield in goal for the 1987–88 season.[2] He holds the record for number of games played by a Bradford City goalkeeper with 293 appearances, previously held by Jock Ewart for 67 years.

References

  1. ↑ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Queen Anne Press. p. 616. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
  2. ↑ Frost, Terry (1988). Bradford City A Complete Record 1903–1988. Breedon Books Sport. p. 114. ISBN 0-907969-38-0.

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