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.
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Personal information | |||
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Full name | Paul Tomlinson[1] | ||
Date of birth | (1965-02-04) 4 February 1965 (age 57)[2] | ||
Place of birth | Rotherham,[2] England | ||
Height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[3] | ||
Position(s) | 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) | |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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.[4] 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.
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