Derek Tomkinson

Derek Tomkinson (6 April 1931 – 28 July 2021) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward for Burton Albion, Port Vale, Crewe Alexandra, and Macclesfield Town. He helped the "Valiants" to win the Third Division North title in the 1953–54 season. He also won the Cheshire Senior Cup with Macclesfield Town in 1960.

Career Tomkinson joined Port Vale as an amateur in 1949 after his father took him to the Old Recreation Ground and asked staff, "could you give my boy a game?". He never played a first-team match and instead departed for Burton Albion in 1951. He made 39 appearances for Altrincham during the 1961–62 season. 1953–54 Cheshire County League

1959–60 Cheshire County League

1960–61 Cheshire County League

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Honours Port Vale Football League Third Division North: 1953–54

Macclesfield Town Cheshire Senior Cup: 1960