Jonathan Tomkinson becomes Cheltenham Town’s second signing since Steve Cotterill’s return, with room for one more free agent addition ahead of January
11:22, 10 Oct 2025Updated 14:56, 10 Oct 2025
Jonathan Tomkinson in action for Norwich City against Burnley(Image: Getty Images)
Cheltenham Town have signed USA Under-23 international defender Jonathan Tomkinson on a deal until the end of the season.
The Texas-born 23-year-old has been a free agent since leaving Norwich City in the summer.
Tomkinson, 6ft 4in, has previous League Two experience from loan spells with Stevenage and Bradford City, as well as a stint in the Scottish Premiership with Ross County.
He made one Championship start for Norwich, away to Burnley in October 2022.
Tomkinson faced Cheltenham during the 2020/21 EFL Trophy campaign, playing for Norwich’s Under-21s at Whaddon Road in a match settled by a George Lloyd goal.
He becomes Steve Cotterill’s second signing since returning as manager last Tuesday, following the arrival of experienced midfielder Ben Stevenson.
With forward George Miller sidelined until mid-January after hamstring surgery, there is now space in the squad for a third free agent addition outside of the transfer window.
Cheltenham visit Gillingham in League Two on Saturday (3pm).
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