Tomlin’s feeling happy at Donny
LEE Tomlin says he’s the happiest he’s been ‘in a long time’ after sealing a move to League Two side Doncaster Rovers.
The 33-yearold, who left Cardiff City by mutual consent back in October 2021, has signed a one-year deal with Rovers after a successful trial, and admits he can’t wait to get started.
He said: “The manager and myself had a conversation and given how much I’m enjoying myself it felt like an easy decision to sign.
“Money doesn’t matter to me, I’ve had that and hated football but being here I’ve enjoyed it more than ever.
“If I’m being honest I didn’t think football could make me happy again, but I’ve not been this happy in a long time.
“I’ve seen the messages on social media and that’s great, I want to do well for the club, the manager, his staff, players and everyone involved.
“When you’re a free agent you have to take your ego out of it and get used to the situation you’re in, but I’ll be happy to see my name back on the team sheet.
“We have to be switched on and ready to go now, we have one pre-season game left and then it’s all systems go towards Bradford.”
Meanwhile former Cardiff City winger Josh Murphy is reportedly set to sign for Oxford United.
The 27-year-old, who once cost the Bluebirds £11m, left the capital as a free agent earlier this summer, and is now on the look out for a new employer.
He had initially gone on trial with fellow Championship side Reading earlier in the window, but the Royals chose not to offer the ex-Norwich City man a permanent deal.
Murphy could subsequently make a return to action in League One, with Oxford United now seemingly leading the race for his signature, having named the winger in the squad for the preseason friendly with AFC Wimbledon at the weekend.
U’s boss Karl Robinson, who worked with Murphy during his time at MK Dons, said: “He’s one of the best wingers I’ve worked with. He’s in one of the best places he’s ever been.
“Our board supported this financially, which was incredible.
“We’ll see how it goes, let’s just say it’s not a trial.”