Tom Lineman

Tom Lineham (born 21 September 1991), is an English former professional rugby league footballer who plays as a er for Goole Vikings in the RFL League 1.

He has previously played for the York City Knights in Championship 1, and Hull F.C. in the Super League. He has spent time on loan from Warrington at the Rochdale Hornets in League 1. In 2013 Lineham was awarded the Albert Goldthorpe Rookie of the Year Medal.

Lineham enjoyed another outstanding season for Hull in 2015, scoring 26 tries.

Warrington Wolves In 2016, he moved to play for Warrington, where he had a turbulent start and although continued his formidable try scoring record he was dropped from the team and Super League. He returned for the league leaders decider against his former Team Hull F.C. scoring a brace in a solid individual performance. It is believed that Lineham had ambitions of playing for Castleford.

He played in the 2016 Super League Grand Final defeat by Wigan at Old Trafford.

In the last year Lineham's weight gain and consequent loss of speed has earned him the comical if not somewhat cruel nickname, "the flying pig". A nickname which he apparently endorses. He played in the 2018 Challenge Cup Final defeat by the Catalans Dragons at Wembley Stadium. He played in the 2018 Super League Grand Final defeat by Wigan at Old Trafford.

He played in the 2019 Challenge Cup Final victory over St. Helens at Wembley Stadium.

On 14 September 2020, Lineham was charged by the RFL and was given a Grade F "other contrary behaviour", (the most serious grade on the disciplinary panel, which carries a minimum of 8 games suspension.) for an alleged "squirrel grip" on Castleford's Alex Foster. He appeared before a disciplinary hearing on 15 September 2020, to find out the length of his suspension. Lineham contested the decision of his grade, but the tribunal dismissed his decision and he was found guilty of a Grade F and was suspended for 8 games, and fined £500. Depending on Warrington's progression in the Challenge Cup, he would have potentially missed the remainder of the season.

Wakefield Trinity On 17 August 2021, it was reported that he had signed for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League. Lineham played 12 matches for Wakefield Trinity in the Super League XXVIII season as the club finished bottom of the table and were relegated to the RFL Championship which ended their 24-year stay in the top flight.

York Knights (re-join) On 13 Mar 2024 it was reported that he had signed for York Knights in the RFL Championship on a 1-year deal.

Goole Vikings On 24 July 2025 it was reported that he had signed for Goole Vikings in the RFL League 1

International career In 2018 he was selected for the England Knights on their tour of Papua New Guinea. He played against Papua New Guinea at the Lae Football Stadium. Lineham also played against PNG at the Oil Search National Football Stadium.

In 2019 he was selected for the England Knights against Jamaica at Headingley Rugby Stadium.

Hull F.C.

Season Appearance Tries Goals F/G Points 2012 Hull FC season 5 4 - - 16 2013 Hull FC season 25 17 - - 68 2014 Hull FC season 14 7 - - 28 2015 Hull FC season 24 26 - - 104 2016 Warrington Wolves 10 10 - - 40 Total 78 64 - - 256