Dale Tonge

Dale Tonge (born 7 May 1985) is an English professional footballer who plays as a full back or a midfielder for National League North club, F.C. United of Manchester.

Career

He came through the youth ranks with Barnsley and made his debut on 17 April 2004 against Brentford.

On 20 March 2007, it was announced that he had joined Gillingham on loan. He made his Gillingham debut in the 5–0 away defeat to Carlisle United on 24 March, and returned to Barnsley one month later.

On 25 May 2007, he signed a two-year deal with Rotherham United.

On 25 October 2008, he scored his first career goal in a 2–1 win versus Macclesfield Town.

On 2 May 2009, shown his first ever red card for professional foul in a 1–0 defeat to Exeter on the final day of the season, making almost 50 appearances in the 2008–09 season.

The following season wasn't Tonge's best in a season plagued with injuries. He broke a foot in late 2009 while only managing 24 appearances and also missing the chance to play at Wembley in the league two playoff final against Dagenham & Redbridge.

On 2 May 2013, Tonge was released by Rotherham. He then signed for Torquay United on 2 July 2013, signed by ex- Rotherham manager Alan Knill. On 24 April 2015, Tonge was released by Torquay.

Tonge was on trial at Chester, before signing for them permanently. In 2016, Tonge joined F.C. United of Manchester.

Honours

Barnsley

• League One: playoff winners 2005–06

Rotherham United

• League Two: promotion 2012–13 (Runners Up)