Keith ‘Baddas’ Tomlinson

Keith "Baddas" Tomlinson, Herbert Morrison Technical (Compre). Keith Tomlinson was the chief architect behind the success of Herbert Morrison’s DaCosta Cup championship winning teams in 1986 & 1988.

The school also won the Ben Francis Cup (1988), and the Nutrament Shield in 1988. ‘Baddas’ superb play earned him unanimous selection to the All-Rural teams in 1986/1987/1988 and to the National U19/23 & Senior Team. Tomlinson also enjoyed stints with Finnish Division 1 team, Kiffen FC, Mandela FC (Bronx), Brooklyn Rovers and Team Jamaica (USA Caribbean Cup Tournament). Keith Tomlinson was regarded as a midfield general, or simply the maestro. An outstanding leader, ‘Baddas’ possessed impeccable ball control and used an array of medium and long range passes to be a constant threat to the most stubborn defensive units.