Tomlinson Returns to Bedford on Management Team

Former player returns to Eagles.

Bedford Town have announced that Graeme Tomlinson has joined the Southern League Division One Central club.

The popular figure will take up the role of first-team coach, working alongside Ronayne Marsh-Brown and Gil Octave in Mark Ducket's management team.

Tomlinson returns to the Eyrie having played for the club under Kevin Wilson in 2003.

Before this, he enjoyed a successful playing career starting with Bradford City, before moving to Manchester United playing alongside the class of `92.

Unfortunately, he suffered a broken leg but went on to play for Wimbledon, Luton Town, Bournemouth, Millwall, Exeter and Stevenage.

Since retiring he has become a successful businessman and coached at Barton Rovers.

His son Connor is on the Eagles` books.

Speaking to https://www.bedfordeagles.net, Ducket said: "We've managed to secure the services of an experienced individual who has played at the top of the game. Graeme brings professionalism and I look forward to his knowledge being passed on to our exciting squad".

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