Forest Green Rovers are delighted to announce the signing of centre-back Tom McIntyre on a short-term deal until January 2027. The 27-year-old joins the squad immediately and will be in contention for tomorrow's fixture against Hartlepool United.
The left-footed centre-back brings a wealth of EFL experience to the Rovers back line, making over 100 appearances for Reading between 2018 and 2024, scoring four goals in the process. McIntyre came through the Royals' youth ranks before making his league debut against Rotherham United in December 2018.
The defender then joined Portsmouth in the January 2024 transfer window to bolster Pompey’s promotion push. McIntyre suffered an unfortunate broken leg on his debut, sidelining him for the rest of the campaign.
Returning from injury late in the calendar year, he started ten successive Championship games ahead of his loan spells at Charlton Athletic and Bradford City.
The former Scotland youth player left Pompy in February of this year, joining SPFL side Aberdeen on a short-term deal, making five appearances before picking up an injury before the end of the campaign.
Director of Football Mark Bowen had this to say on the signing of Tom:
“We are really happy to have Tom on board in an area of the pitch where we have needed reinforcement due to injury.
Having worked with Tom during my time at Reading, I know the qualities he can bring to the team with his extensive EFL experience, leadership qualities and undoubted ability; he’ll be available heading into tomorrow’s game against Hartlepool.”
Tom will take the number 24 shirt. Please join us in wishing Tom a warm welcome to The New Lawn!
To sponsor Tom, please get in contact with partnerships@fgr.co.uk.
