Lyndon Tomlinson
Lyndon Tomlinson | |
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| Born | Ireland |
| Employer | NK Tabor Sežana |
Lyndon Tomlinson is an English professional soccer scout and sports director known for his contributions to several prominent football clubs, including Manchester City, Manchester United and NK Tabor Sežana. He has a notable reputation for identifying young talent, most famously Jude Bellingham.[1]
Early career
[edit]Lyndon Tomlinson began his career in football scouting with Birmingham City and Leeds United. His early work laid the foundation for his later successes in identifying and nurturing young talent.
Manchester City
[edit]Tomlinson joined Manchester City, where he played a key role in youth recruitment. Alongside Dave Harrison, he helped implement a comprehensive scouting framework that put City at the forefront of identifying young talent both domestically and internationally. Their efforts left many rival clubs scrambling to keep pace with City's progressive approach to talent identification and recruitment.[2]
Manchester United
[edit]In 2017, Tomlinson and Harrison moved to Manchester United,[3] tasked with overhauling the club's scouting system. During his tenure, Tomlinson became known for his role in spotting Jude Bellingham, one of the brightest young talents in football. His expertise and eye for talent were instrumental in United's youth recruitment strategy.
In August 2021, Tomlinson offered his resignation from Manchester United, marking the end of his significant contributions to the club's scouting and recruitment efforts.[4]
NK Tabor Sežana
[edit]In late 2023, Lyndon Tomlinson transitioned to NK Tabor Sežana in Slovenia.[5] Appointed as the new sports director, he was tasked with revitalizing the club after a challenging period. His move was part of a broader strategy by a new business partner from the United States to enhance the club's competitiveness.
Tomlinson's extensive experience in English football and his reputation as a top scout have brought new optimism to NK Tabor Sežana. He aims to build a team capable of competing with Slovenia's top clubs like Celje, Olimpija, and Maribor.[1]
Recognition
[edit]Throughout his career, Lyndon Tomlinson has been recognized for his ability to identify and nurture young football talent. His contributions have been acknowledged by various clubs and professionals within the football community. His work with Manchester City and Manchester United, in particular, has left a lasting impact on their youth recruitment strategies.
References
[edit]- ^ a b "Lyndon Tomlinson, the new sports director of Tabor, promises big things: The goal is a team that can compete with Celje, Olimpija, and Maribor - Planet Nogomet". 2023-12-23. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ Ducker, James (2016-11-30). "Manchester United continue attempts to usurp City by poaching two of their top scouts". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Arsenal target raid of Man Utd for scouts Dave Harrison and Lyndon Tomlinson". Metro. 2019-11-08. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Man United poach Man City scouts - source". ESPN.com. 2016-11-29. Retrieved 2024-11-20.
- ^ "Once United and City, now Tabor - Lyndon Tomlinson: "With one eye on the future, but for now, we're mainly putting out fires" - Planet Nogomet". 2024-02-04. Retrieved 2024-11-20.