Center half to leave Braintree following loan period
Ben Tompkins, a young defender for the Luton Town Development squad, has confirmed his departure from Kenilworth Road.
The adolescent relocated to the club in April 2021. Despite only being sixteen, the north Londoner played on trial for both the U18s and U21s before signing a two-year apprenticeship contract. After spending the previous season on loan at Bedford Town, he was rewarded with the Hatters’ first professional development contract in the summer. This season, he will play for Braintree Town in the National League South.
The center half made 37 appearances and scored once in the Iron’s 3-0 victory over Dover Athletic in February, demonstrating his impressive play at the Rare Breed Meat Co. Stadium. This performance helped the Iron advance to the play-offs, where they defeated Worthing 4-3 in the championship game to earn promotion to the National League. But Tompkins announced on Twitter that he was leaving Town, writing: “My time at @LutonTown has come to an end.” Many thanks to all of the players and staff over the past four years. I hope the club has a bright future ahead of it. eager to see what comes next for me.
“Where do we start with @BenTompkins04_? Braintree expressed their gratitude to the defender for his services with the team this season.Ben, who joined us on the first day of the season after leaving @LutonTown, has been an incredible rock and has played a major role in ensuring that our defense was the best in the league. And also as youthful as he is? Absurd! 1G/2A as well as from the rear.
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