The former West Ham and Palace centre-back reflects on his career, his decision to retire and his breakthrough in east London ...

Former Crystal Palace and West Ham defender James Tomkins has retired from professional football. The 35-year-old's last appearance came for Palace in May 2024 - and he featured 136 times for the ...

The defender says he left West Ham in search for gametime, claiming that it was an easy decision to join Crystal Palace as he ...

I was choked up to be honest because, you know, it's just an emotional time for me really," Tomkins said to Palace TV. I love playing at this football club, it just means everything to me.

James Tomkins has revealed it broke his heart to leave his boyhood Club West Ham United nine years ago in the latest revealing episode of the Club's official podcast, Iron Cast.

Former Crystal Palace defender James Tomkins has announced his retirement ... all with amazing fans who make football what it is. I will miss the game, but it’s time to announce my retirement.” ...

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That total includes 30 appearances in the 2018/19 season, when Tomkins helped ... amazing fans who make football what it is. I will miss the game, but it’s time to announce my retirement.” Everyone at ...