April 9, 2025 • 46 mins
Recently-retired Hammers academy graduate James Tomkins joins Chris Scull and Ginge to reflect on his journey from Chadwell Heath prospect to Premier League mainstay.
He opens up about the heartbreak of leaving West Ham for Crystal Palace, sharing emotional memories from his time at the Boleyn Ground and recalling the hilarious pranks pulled on him by Mark Noble.
Tonks also discusses playing under Big Sam Allardyce, his unforgettable moments alongside Dimitri Payet and why, aged 36, he has ultimately decided to hang up his boots.
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