Tomlin joins Bristol Rovers' coaching setup

Former Bristol City midfielder Tomlin joins Bristol Rovers as first-team coach under manager Steve Evans.

Lee Tomlin, 37, has joined Bristol Rovers' coaching staff as a first-team coach. The former midfielder most recently worked as assistant manager at National League side Morecambe, where he was appointed joint caretaker manager in January following Ashvir Singh Johal's sacking. Tomlin made 585 appearances across a 17-year career at clubs including Peterborough, Middlesbrough, Cardiff, Nottingham Forest, and Doncaster. He will work under manager Steve Evans, whom he has known for 20 years. Tomlin said of the appointment: "I've known the gaffer for 20 years, and I know he's a born winner. His record speaks for itself, so for me to come in and be part of this group, it's a real privilege."