Jonathan Tomkinson at Bradford olf Norwich City

Called up for US U17s:

DEFENDERS (10): Axel Alejandre (FC United; Chicago, Ill.), Sebastian Anderson (Colorado Rapids; Highlands Ranch, Colo.), Adam Armour (North Carolina FC; Cary, N.C.), Nicolas Carrera (FC Dallas; Frisco, Texas), Mauricio Cuevas (LA Galaxy; Los Angeles, Calif.), Tayvon Gray (New York City FC; Bronx, N.Y.), Kobe Hernandez (LA Galaxy; Los Angeles, Calif.), Mason Judge (Eintracht Frankfurt/GER; Tampa, Fla.), Joshua Ramsey (Solar Soccer Club; Plano, Texas), Jonathan Tomkinson (Norwich City FC/ENG; Plano, Texas)


https://www.ussoccer.com/stories/20...-with-28-player-training-camp-in-carson-calif

 

So I'm assuming this guy must have a second passport in order to make the move, not only to England but at an age under 18?

 

English father.

 

Starts:

Here is today's Under-18s squad for our game against @ReadingFC at Bearwood Park Training Facility
Starting XI: Blair, Pitcher, Stewart, Tomkinson, Warner, Jackson, Giurgi, Dronfield (c), Omotoye, Dickson-Peters, Rowe
Subs: Brown, Roth-Pateman, Kamara, Springett#ncfc

— Norwich City Academy (@NorwichCityAcad) November 30, 2019

 

Starts in FA Youth Cup:

🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨

Here is today's Under-18s squad for our FA Youth Cup tie against @NUFC at Carrow Road! pic.twitter.com/d7LCsfVkFS

— Norwich City Academy (@NorwichCityAcad) December 10, 2019

 

This a cracking game, end-to-end, still 2-2 with the hour mark approaching. Big striker Tom Dickson-Peters and American defender Jonathan Tomkinson have both gone close to reclaiming the lead for #NCFC but Newcastle still look dangerous #FAYouthCup

— David Freezer (@davefreezer) December 10, 2019

 

Somewhat biased mention of his play today:

Another strong 90 minutes in for Jonathan Tomkinson. Ever present and loving every minute. An eventful game where they were comfortably up 4-2 over Leicester City but finished 4-4!! pic.twitter.com/jKjbLnMxoC

— David Tomkinson (@davito1973) January 4, 2020

 

Starts:

🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨

Here is tonight's team to face Middlesbrough in #PL2 ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/zKMuxVdv11

— Norwich City Academy (@NorwichCityAcad) January 6, 2020

 

Starts:

🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨

◾️ Two changes from the last round
◾️ Pitcher and Springett make way for Warner and Rowe #FAYouthCup pic.twitter.com/h6oftzOmE3

— Norwich City Academy (@NorwichCityAcad) January 21, 2020

 

Another "Dad update":

Jonathan has also played the full 90 in a couple of friendlies with the U23s (vs Ipswich and Leicester) in the last week too. Getting used to the faster pace at that level and taking his chance. pic.twitter.com/UTxyg7IyWh

— David Tomkinson (@davito1973) January 24, 2020

 

Starts for U23s:

🚨 TEAM NEWS 🚨

Here's how we lineup for tonight's #PL2 clash with the Hammers 👇 pic.twitter.com/EOjweMmHVY

— Norwich City Academy (@NorwichCityAcad) March 2, 2020

 

Some clips of JT for Norwich vs Man Utd U23s. Good 1v1 defending and composure passing out of the back. His speed of play and weight of pass have increased significantly at Norwich. pic.twitter.com/fURpbwC18I

— David Tomkinson (@davito1973) May 5, 2020

 

Snip:

“I think it was four trials that I ended up doing. My first was at Ipswich, which are Norwich’s biggest rivals and my dad’s side of the family supports them funnily enough.

“I spent about six weeks there to get my first insight into Europe, and I thought I did well up until the last week. I was used to playing in Texas where it was hot even in the winter, but now it was snowing.”

“Eventually, I got my trial at Norwich last spring,” the teenager continued.

“The head of recruitment at Ipswich (McGavin, father of Town midfielder Brett) had moved to Norwich halfway through my trial, so my dad reached out to him with some film on how I’d progressed. They offered me a one-week trial and then sent me down to Colchester for a second week because they didn’t have anything going on at that time. It was challenging, but I played well.

“I remember playing against Tottenham and thinking it was not going to go well because it was Tottenham. We actually ended up winning that game 3-0, and it’s probably one of the best matches I’ve ever played in my life.”​

https://www.eadt.co.uk/sport/jonathan-tomkinson-trial-at-ipswich-town-1-6663968

 

Meanwhile, everyone should know that that publication stole every single quote in that story from an ASN interview done earlier in the week

http://americansoccernow.com/articles/tomkinson-continues-to-improve-after-moving-to-norwich-city

 

This just in.. the author has chimed in and he as now inserted a link to the ASN story. We accept the apology made by @AndyWarren_ of the @EADT24
(CC @JustinSousa99) https://t.co/QOdmR45owH

— Brian Sciaretta (@BrianSciaretta) May 21, 2020

 

Just for the record -- and @bshredder knows I mean this -- I would not have shared that article as I did had I realized it was his team's work.

 

this thread made me realize that dave m-n very much cares about what happens on the record

 

Well, I certainly care what I put on the record under my own name. I'm somewhat less concerned about you lunatics.

 

signed his first pro contract

7️⃣ @NorwichCityAcad players have extended their stay at the club! 👇

— Norwich City FC (@NorwichCityFC) July 16, 2020

 

his chances of seeing first time minutes have to increased with relegation, right?

 

Definitely. Ben Godfrey is most likely headed elsewhere.

 

Starts for U23s:

Here is today’s Under-23s squad to face Ipswich Town Under-23s! 🔥 pic.twitter.com/2pNT4hGfhD

— Norwich City Academy (@NorwichCityAcad) August 28, 2020

 

Starts for U23s:

Here’s today’s Under-23s lineup for our game against King’s Lynn Town!
Starting XI: McCracken, Vaughan, Nizet, Omobamidele, Tomkinson, Giurgi, Hondermarck, McAlear, Dronfield, Omotoye
Subs: Hutchinson, Warner, Dickson-Peters, Springett, Rowe, Khumbeni, Blair (GK)

— Norwich City Academy (@NorwichCityAcad) September 1, 2020