Career
Born in Watford, Tomlinson began his career in the Football League for Bradford City before joining Manchester United in 1994. He left United to join Macclesfield Town in 1998 and then played for Exeter City. He scored 20 goals in 136 appearances.
After a brief trial with first team Bradford City, he later played non-league football for Stevenage Borough, Kingstonian, Bedford Town, Street Albans City, Stotfold and Dunstable Town.