Career
Tonge began his career in the youth team at Tottenham Hotspur, before transferring to the youth team at Division Three side Brentford. He made one professional appearance for Brentford, coming on for Paul Walker during a 4-1 league defeat to Reading on 27 January 1982. He departed the club in the summer of 1982, after failing to be awarded a professional contract.
Tongue later played for Isthmian League Premier Division side Leytonstone/Ilford.