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Available off bench Sunday Tomkins (calf) is available off the bench for Sunday's match against West Ham.

Impact No surprises here, as manager Roy Hodgson had already revealed Tomkins would be available for this matchup. However, he hasn't been anything more than a bench option this season, and that won't change as long as the other options on defense remain fit and available.

DECEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Tomkins (calf) is set to return for Sunday's trip to West Ham, according to manager Roy Hodsgon."[James] Tomkins is good, that is good injury news."

Impact Tomkins is available to return from the calf injury that has sidelined him since the very first match of the Premier League. Even when available on the bench Tomkins has seen next to no playing time, and there's little reason to believe he will step into any significant role now that he is fit once more.

DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out couple more weeks Tomkins needs a "couple more weeks" before he can return, according to manager Roy Hodgson.

Impact Tomkins strained his calf last week in training and according to Hodgson, it's a three-week injury. That means the defender will be out the next two weeks and probably won't return before the international break. No matter, he's deep on the Palace depth chart, as possibly the fourth or fifth center-back option, now that Chris Richards and Rob Holding are on the team.

OCTOBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers calf injury Tomkins (calf) is set to undergo a scan on a calf injury Friday, manager Roy Hodgson told reporters. "Although, we lost James Tomkins yesterday unfortunately to a calf injury. He i...

Impact Tomkins had recovered from an undisclosed issue and trained throughout the break before suffering the injury Thursday. It's a tough turn for the defender, who has made just one bench appearance and gone unused four times in 2023/24. With his minimal role and injury struggles Tomkins' availability has limited impact on the starting XI. More will be known about the timeline when Hodgson offers an update after the results of Tomkins scan.

OCTOBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Tomkins (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's clash with Fulham, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "Shorter-term, the players we have out are James Tomkins, Jefferson Lerma and Naoui...

Impact Tomkins is set for another match on the sideline but his injury isn't considered long-term. The defender will hope to recover from the injury during the additional week he has before a Sept. 30 clash with Manchester United.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable Saturday Tomkins is out for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa, according to manager Roy Hodgson.

Impact Tomkins picked up a minor injury and is out for Saturday's trip to Aston Villa. The extent of the injury isn't expected to be a serious one, but the defender will still undergo an evaluation before any sort of return is possible. Tomkins has played just a single minute in the opening four Premier League matches.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench in friendly Tomkins (calf) came off the bench during Wednesday's friendly clash with Crawley Town.

Impact Tomkins was brought on in the second half after finishing the Premier League on the sideline due to a calf injury. The defender has been heavily limited by injuries in recent seasons but did sign a new contract that will keep him with Crystal Palace through the 2023-24 Premier League.

JULY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Palace Tomkins (calf) has signed a one-year contract extension with Crystal Palace, the club announced Friday.

Impact Tomkins hasn't topped 600 minutes of playing time across a Premier League campaign since 2019/20, but the 34-year-old has just signed on for another season as a backup center-back with Palace.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses last four contests Tomkins (calf) was sidelined for Palace's final four matches of the season.

Impact Considering Tomkins made just six appearances for the club this season, in which he recorded one goal on three shots (two on target), 19 clearances and five interceptions, his absence may not have significantly impacted the starting XI. The veteran will be out of contract with the club this summer, barring an agreement between the player and club prior to the opening of the summer transfer window.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf injury Tomkins has been nursing a strain calf that will force him to miss Saturday's match against Tottenham, according to manager Roy Hodgson. "We've lost James Tomkins to a calf strain...

Impact Tomkins has been an unused sub for the last three matches, appearing in just three games in 2023. He's barely been given minutes this season and will likely remain an unused sub for the remainder of the season, especially with his latest injury.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Brighton Tomkins scored a goal and won two of two tackles in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Brighton. He also made a block and four clearances in the match.

Impact Tomkins was brought in for just his second start of the season Saturday with Joachim Andersen (calf) and Chris Richards (back) both sidelined at center-back, and he headed in an all-important equalizer against Brighton for his first Premier League goal in 14 months.

FEBRUARY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Palace draw with Brighton 1-1 after goalie mistake in EPL LONDON (AP) — James Tomkins took advantage of a mistake by Brighton goalkeeper Robert Sanchez to help Crystal Palace draw 1-1 in the English...

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

James Tomkins heads in Crystal Palace equalizer v. Brighton | Premier League

FEBRUARY 11, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Available following suspension Tomkins is available for selection Wednesday against Tottenham after serving a one match suspension.

Impact Tomkins was sent off on Boxing Day against Fulham, serving his suspension during Saturday's 2-0 win over Bournemouth. Tomkins has featured only twice on the season, so he's no guarantee to be in the starting XI Wednesday.

JANUARY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rare London derby win in EPL for Fulham against 9-man Palace

Fulham has won a Premier League derby in the capital for only the second time in 29 attempts with a 3-0 victory over nine-man Crystal Palace

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sent off against Fulham Tomkins was sent off in the second half of Monday's match against Fulham.

Impact Tomkins was shown his second yellow card in the 59th minute forcing Palace down to nine men. The centerback will miss Saturday's match against Bournemouth through suspension.

DECEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gallagher marks return to Palace with winner for Chelsea

Conor Gallagher marked his return to Selhurst Park with a last-minute winner in Chelsea’s 2-1 victory over Crystal Palace in the English Premier League

OCTOBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Available after break Tomkins (calf) is available coming out of the international break, according to manager Patrick Vieira.

Impact Tomkins is simply a backup option on the back line who struggles to stay healthy for extended periods. He has 16 appearances in the prior two seasons and doesn't figure to see much time this season unless Marc Guehi or Joachim Andersen suffer injuries.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with calf injury Tomkins will miss Saturday's opener and possibly more because of a calf injury, according to manager Patrick Vieira.

Impact it's a new season but nothing has changed for Tomkins, who can't seem to stay healthy. He's totaled 14 appearances the last two seasons and that number could drop even further this season following the arrival of Chris Richards.

AUGUST 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

US defender Richards joins Crystal Palace from Bayern Munich

Crystal Palace has confirmed the signing of United States center-back Chris Richards from Bayern Munich

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Signs another year for Palace Tomkins has signed a one-year deal with Crystal Palace, keeping him at the club until 2023.

Impact Tomkins is simply an emergency option at center-back in this point in his career having started just 12 matches the last two seasons. He may get an appearance here or there, but he isn't expected to find consistent minutes behind Marc Guehi and Joachim Andersen.

JUNE 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out with unknown issue Tomkins missed Sunday's draw at Aston Villa and is unlikely for the final two matches of the season.

Impact It's unknown what the issue is for Tomkins, who had a slight chance to start Sunday as Marc Guehi picked up an injury the prior match. No matter, it looks to be the end of the season for Tomkins, who was Palace's third option at center-back, though that resulted in just six starts (same as 2020/21) due to the relative health of Guehi and Joachim Andersen.

MAY 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option against Norwich Tomkins (undisclosed) will be available as a substitute for Wednesday's matchup with Norwich City.

Impact Tomkins has been an unused substitute 10 times this season, so his absence from the starting XI doesn't exactly come as a surprise. When he has gotten on the pitch, the central defender has generated one goal on four shots (two on target), eight tackles and 18 clearances in eight matches (six starts).

FEBRUARY 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back in team training Tomkins (undisclosed) is back in team training and should be available for upcoming matches, according to manager Patrick Vieira.

Impact Tomkins missed the last two matches prior to the break, but it looks like he's ready to go again. While he racked up starts prior to that, he's the third center-back option in the team and unless injuries come up for Joachim Andersen and March Guehi, Tomkins will continue on the bench.

FEBRUARY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected out multiple weeks Tomkins has an undisclosed injury that will likely keep him out multiple weeks, according to manager Patrick Vieira. "It is an injury and we need to wait and see how he will improv...

Impact Tomkins always seems to have a couple injuries every season and that's no different this campaign. He recently had a run of six-straight starts, but now with Marc Guehi and Joachim Andersen healthy, he moved back to the bench. Unfortunately, they don't have another true center-back to use if one of those guys gets hurt again.

JANUARY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE