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James Tomkins

Squad Number: 5
Position: Defender
Born: 29th Mar 1989, Basildon
Signed: 1st Jul 2005 (£0)
Contract: 3½ years (signed April 2009)
Previous Club: youth team

KUMB Awards: Young Player of the Year (runner up) 2009/10, 2008/09, (third place) 2006/07, 2007/08; Most Improved Player (third place) 2008/09.

Centre-half Tomkins is considered to be one of the brightest prospects currently emerging from Tony Carr's academy.

Already a veteran of several England youth teams, the 6'3" defender made his first-team debut during the 2006/07 pre-season friendlies and looks set to have a big future ahead of him.

Still only 17, Tomkins became the youngest player to score for the reserve team when he netted as a 16-year-old in only his second appearance.

 

2010/11 Match Notes & Ratings

0-3 v Aston Villa (a) 14th August 2010
by Staff Writer

A horrible peformance and one that is likely to see him benched for the forseeable future. You just can't afford to make sloppy mistakes - as JT did - at this level.

 

2009/10 Match Notes & Ratings

1-3 v Wolverhampton Wanderers (h) 23rd March 2010
by Rob Chapman

One almighty cock-up, but otherwise fine. A fairly catastrophic almighty cock-up though.

1-3 v Wolverhampton Wanderers (h) 23rd March 2010
by East Stand Martin

Actually did okay if you ignore the faux pas that gifted Wolves the lead. Which obviously, you cannot.

1-2 v Bolton Wanderers (h) 6th March 2010
by Gordon Thrower

A right ‘mare against Davies – barely won a header all afternoon and as for the second goal...

0-3 v Manchester United (a) 23rd February 2010
by Staff Writer

Made a couple of superb last-ditch tackles on Wayne Rooney but questions will be asked with regards to his positioning for the first two goals.

3-0 v Hull City (h) 21st February 2010
by Daniel Prescott

Has a tendancy to always play back to the keeper, but was tight at the back with Upson and West Ham never looked like conceding.

3-0 v Hull City (h) 21st February 2010
by East Stand Martin

Appears to have gone “back to basics” – opting for safety first on every occasion. There are occasions when he is capable of doing more with the ball – suggesting a lack of confidence at the moment maybe?

3-0 v Hull City (h) 21st February 2010
by Gordon Thrower

Appears to have gone “back to basics” – opting for safety first on every occasion. There are occasions when he is capable of doing more with the ball – suggesting a lack of confidence at the moment maybe?

2-0 v Birmingham City (h) 10th February 2010
by Gordon Thrower

A bit nervy in the first half but gained confidence as the match progressed.

1-2 v Burnley (a) 6th February 2010
by Rob Chapman

Starting to look more the part as the games go on. Despite conceding two goals, perversely he had little to do, such was the bluntness of the opposition attack.

0-0 v Blackburn Rovers (h) 30th January 2010
by Gordon Thrower

Not bad on the floor but given a harder time when Roberts came on.

1-1 v Chelsea (h) 20th December 2009
by Gordon Thrower

(Replaced Gabbidon, 19 mins) I was a bit concerned when he came on after 20 minutes as he’s not been in the best of form so far this season. However he had a decent match.

0-4 v Manchester United (h) 5th December 2009
by Gordon Thrower

Similar to Gabbidon really, Seemed well placed to cut out at least one cross. Didn’t.

2-2 v Sunderland (a) 31st October 2009
by Gordon Thrower

Usually so good in the air he struggled a bit in this one.

2-2 v Arsenal (h) 25th October 2009
by Gordon Thrower

Won just about everything in the air in the second half. Decent match.

2-2 v Fulham (h) 4th October 2009
by Gordon Thrower

One of the few to emerge from the afternoon with any credit. About time one of those headers hit the target though.

1-3 v Manchester City (a) 28th September 2009
by Hammer John

I rate the kid highly but he was poor tonight. What was he doing for the first goal?

1-3 v Bolton Wanderers (a) 22nd September 2009
by Hammer John

A decent game.

2-3 v Liverpool (h) 19th September 2009
by Gordon Thrower

Given a torrid times by Torres and must bear a bit of responsibility for the first goal.

0-1 v Wigan Athletic (a) 12th September 2009
by Gordon Thrower

Ok defensively but will be having nightmares over the two free headers that should have seen him mark his accession to first choice defender with a goal.

3-1 v Millwall (h) 25th August 2009
by East Stand Martin

Seemed to know what the game was all about.

2-0 v Beijing Guoan (n) 31st July 2009
by Staff Writer

Solid enough against unconvincing opponents.

 

2008/09 Match Notes & Ratings

0-3 v Liverpool (h) 9th May 2009
by Gordon Thrower

Wasn’t at all fazed by having to deal with Torres.

1-0 v Stoke City (a) 2nd May 2009
by Gordon Thrower

I’m running out of ways of saying “old head on young shoulders”. The partnership with Upson, from whom he just shades MOTM for me, is developing nicely.

0-1 v Chelsea (h) 25th April 2009
by Gordon Thrower

Came for one or two that he’d have been better off hanging away from. Contnues to improve though.

2-0 v Sunderland (h) 4th April 2009
by Gordon Thrower

Preferred by Zola to Collins, the youngster fully justified his continued selection. If he looked a little less confident when moved over to right-back after Spector’s injury, he compensated for that by keeping it simple. Deserved the goal and could have had more.

1-1 v Blackburn Rovers (a) 21st March 2009
by Gordon Thrower

A mature performance from the youngster. How many blocks did he put in?

0-0 v West Bromwich Albion (h) 16th March 2009
by Gordon Thrower

Solid enough defensively but lacked imagination when bringing the ball out of defence.

0-0 v West Bromwich Albion (h) 16th March 2009
by John Simkin

The way he reads the game reminds me of a young Bobby Moore.

1-0 v Manchester City (h) 21st February 2009
by Gordon Thrower

A good few headers in and looked a lot more solid than of late.

1-2 v Bolton Wanderers (a) 21st February 2009
by John Simkin

(Replaced Collins, 16 mins) Never looked in trouble after coming on for the injured Collins. I am sure he will become a regular first-team player next season.

2-0 v Hartlepool United (a) 24th January 2009
by John Simkin

Started nervously but settled down to play his part in this comfortable victory.

3-0 v Barnsley (h) 3rd January 2009
by Gordon Thrower

A good run out for the youngster though the communication with his senior partner at the back sometimes seemed lacking.

 

2007/08 Match Notes & Ratings

2-2 v Aston Villa (h) 10th May 2008
by Gordon Thrower

Had a tough time up against Carew and Young. Stuck to the task though.

1-4 v Manchester United (a) 3rd May 2008
by Gordon Thrower

One missed header that contributed to Ronaldo’s second but otherwise continues to show maturity at the back.

1-4 v Manchester United (a) 3rd May 2008
by Alex Shilling

Played with maturity way beyond his years, Lucas Neill could learn a thing or two from him, particularly when it comes to sticking your body on the line and staying to your position.

2-2 v Newcastle United (h) 26th April 2008
by Alex Shilling

Another very solid performance from JT, looked extremely capable, wasn't flustered under pressure. First goal not his fault.

2-2 v Newcastle United (h) 26th April 2008
by Gordon Thrower

Got slightly the wrong side of Martins for the first goal but this was one of the few blips in an otherwise fairly assured performance.

2-1 v Derby County (h) 19th April 2008
by Gordon Thrower

A couple of early passes aside this was a useful home debut. Not afraid to put himself about up front either when set pieces merit.

1-2 v Sunderland (a) 29th March 2008
by Gordon Thrower

(replaced Spector, 74) Did ok under the circumstances. Appeared to actually relish the defensive battle.

1-1 v Everton (a) 22nd March 2008
by Graeme Howlett

An interesting debut, outfoxed for the goal by the wily Yakubu but otherwise faultless - and so close to scoring.

 

2006/07 Match Notes & Ratings

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2005/06 Match Notes & Ratings

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2004/05 Match Notes & Ratings

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