' Why Lee Tomlin was Sold to Cardiff City '

Bristol City boss Lee Johnson lifts lid on Lee Tomlin transfer and why he was sold to Cardiff City

"Tomlin lives in Leicester and travelling three hours to work and three hours back every day and it's not conducive to him performing at his absolute best."


By Bristol Post


Sunday 16th July 2017


Lee Johnson has spoken about the sale of former fans favourite Lee Tomlin during the week to Cardiff City.

Following a sparkling display from Bristol City against Yeovil Town on Saturday, which the Robins won 3-1, Johnson spoke to the media where he responded to questions about transfers, both incoming and outgoing.

In particular, he spoke about the decision to part with Tomlin for a fee reportedly just short of £3m if all clauses are met.

"You make a decision and at the end of the day Tommo had three years left on his deal so of course he was part of my plans," he said in response to a question on why he said that Tomlin was part of his plans earlier in the summer.

"If people read the articles properly and not just the headlines you'll see that it's really important that you adhere to the culture at the football club.

"And it's not that Tommo didn't - there's nothing wrong with him, he's a great lad, Tommo - but it wasn't ideal with his personal circumstances with living in Leicester and travelling three hours to work and three hours back every day and it's not conducive to him performing at his absolute best. We don't blame him for that.


"An offer came in, it was a decent offer, and it was money that allows us to go and reinvest in the squad where we need to and given the shape changes you make an evaluation of what's right and what's wrong and we sat down with Tommo and felt it was the right thing for him to move on."

Meanwhile Lee Johnson revealed that Jens Hegeler had picked up a small injury, ruling him out, of Saturday's game at Yeovil.

He also confirmed that he wanted to strengthen the squad in several positions, including goalkeeper.

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Got the talent,yet lazy, Warnock will work on that

Hope he makes him rent in Cardiff rather than travelling from Leicester

Are we missing something? BCity basically sold him because his travelling was interfering with his performances! Yet we buy him probably under same conditions why?

Show him around the Bay, I am sure he'd love living down there

So is he stil going to travel or is he going to move? If he is stil going to travel then this would cause a problem travelling for that long.

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Gareth Hughes
Personally I think that Lee Johnson could not get the best out of Tomlin and got rid. Warnock is the sort of manager who has the ability to get the best out of him. The fact that a lot of the wurzels are gutted that he's gone says an awful lot.

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Gareth Hughes
Personally I think that Lee Johnson could not get the best out of Tomlin and got rid. Warnock is the sort of manager who has the ability to get the best out of him. The fact that a lot of the wurzels are gutted that he's gone says an awful lot.

Annis no doubting his abilities and personality clash aside the article is saying travelling was a problem As this been sorted?

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Gareth Hughes
Personally I think that Lee Johnson could not get the best out of Tomlin and got rid. Warnock is the sort of manager who has the ability to get the best out of him. The fact that a lot of the wurzels are gutted that he's gone says an awful lot.

Annis no doubting his abilities and personality clash aside the article is saying travelling was a problem As this been sorted?

I would expect Warnock to endure he lives within a reasonable commute

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Gareth Hughes
Personally I think that Lee Johnson could not get the best out of Tomlin and got rid. Warnock is the sort of manager who has the ability to get the best out of him. The fact that a lot of the wurzels are gutted that he's gone says an awful lot.

100 percent agree Annis. Let's face it, the fans are angry so Johnson has to turn the blame onto LT. He's hardly gonna say that they sold to finance a few signings or admit he couldn't get the best out of him.
Recently he was quoted as saying that Tomlinson was in his plans - has Leicester moved further away from Bristol since he said that?!?

i am sick of reading these "Warnock will get the best out of him".... why, I don't get it, yes Warnock is a superb man-manager, but if the player doesn't put in the effort then no manager will get the best out of him

I'm pretty sure Leicester isn't three hours away. Unless Bristol had him driving one of their tractors?

The wurzels are just being the bitter losers they always have been. We could play like Brazil and they'd still say we are shit. They hate the simple fact he wants to play for Cardiff, not them.

They heaped praise on Lee Johnson (and themselves) when then had their brief good start, new breed of young creative coach, nailed on promotion etc. Then as soon as they went into freefall after we beat them the week NW joined, they immediately were calling for his head and for the owner to sell up. Then when they survived, its back to Johnson being their messiah. They are now blaming their slide on Tomlin! Fickle doesn't begin to describe their bag'o'shite fan base.

Tomlin probably didn't want to be at Ashton Gate for most of last season, the same as their fans who were almost at the stage of boycotting. They know that they will struggle again next season especially without Tomlin and Tammy.

The 'distance' excuse is especially lame. Tomlin wants to play for a proven manager who will get the best from him and to be at a club who have stated that they are having a go. Oooaarr.

i am sick of reading these "Warnock will get the best out of him".... why, I don't get it, yes Warnock is a superb man-manager, but if the player doesn't put in the effort then no manager will get the best out of him

It's also can be a case that a player likes to play for a particular manager! And yes some managers do get best out certain players but your right in fact they must want to put in the effort in 1st place

You have to put yourself in your own work place - why do you work better for some managers than others or even some companies than others because they believe in you etc

I find it hard to imagine Tomlin travelling from Leicester daily to get to training - think of all the bridge fair for one- the gaffer does a lot of training mind doesnt he, from Plymouth so it may actually be something he can relate to- but then I'm sure the club would help with finding accommodation for both of them if NW hasn't already got his that is lol

You have to put yourself in your own work place - why do you work better for some managers than others or even some companies than others because they believe in you etc

I find it hard to imagine Tomlin travelling from Leicester daily to get to training - think of all the bridge fair for one- the gaffer does a lot of training mind doesnt he, from Plymouth so it may actually be something he can relate to- but then I'm sure the club would help with finding accommodation for both of them if NW hasn't already got his that is lol

Warnock has got a place near Ogmore I believe.

On only the 29th June 2017 he said Tomlinson was still part of his plans for next season. Now what 2 weeks later the driving is an issue and he's better off rid of him?

All B.S. to keep the fans at Bristol off the clubs back.

On only the 29th June 2017 he said Tomlinson was still part of his plans for next season. Now what 2 weeks later the driving is an issue and he's better off rid of him?

All B.S. to keep the fans at Bristol off the clubs back.

Tomlinson?

Leicester about 2 1/2 drive daily 5 hours in total

Welcome

On only the 29th June 2017 he said Tomlinson was still part of his plans for next season. Now what 2 weeks later the driving is an issue and he's better off rid of him?

All B.S. to keep the fans at Bristol off the clubs back.

Tomlinson?

Autocorrect....congratulations on pointing it out.

Welcome

Welcome Lee.

He cant even drive and goes everywhere by public transport.
The bus to Leicester changes 3 times and takes 6 hours. And no luggage rack for his boots, and Big Mac meal deals.

I hope Mr Warnock, manager for 40 years and knows nothing about football, knows this.

How does Manga get home to Gabon every night ? !!

He cant even drive and goes everywhere by public transport.
The bus to Leicester changes 3 times and takes 6 hours. And no luggage rack for his boots, and Big Mac meal deals.

I hope Mr Warnock, manager for 40 years and knows nothing about football, knows this.

How does Manga get home to Gabon every night ? !!

In VTs private pirate ship