Former Portsmouth, Bradford and Charlton defender's long wait for new club is over
Tom McInytre spent two seasons at Pompey following his January 2024 move from Reading
Tom McIntyre has finally found a new club.
The former Pompey defender, who had been training with Reading in recent weeks to retain his fitness, has joined National League Forest Green Rovers on a short-term deal.
The 27-year-old centre-back has signed a contract until January 2027 and is in contention to make his debut against Hartlepool at The New Lawn on Saturday.
McIntyre had been a free agent since his short-term deal at Aberdeen was not renewed at the end of the season.
He moved to Pittodrie in February after an agreement was reached with Pompey to terminate his Fratton Park contract early.
McIntyre’s move to PO4 in January 2024 was hampered by injury and a loss of form.
The centre-half made 14 appearances for the Blues during his two-year association with the club and spent periods of loan at Charlton and Bradford as he attempted to establish himself again after breaking his ankle on his Pompey debut.
The unfortunate defender has managed just 37 games since that game against Northampton on February 3, 2024, which also saw him sent off.
Welcoming McIntyre to Forest Green, director of football Mark Bowen said: ‘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.’
Forest Green are currently 16th in the National League table and without a manager following Robbie Savage’s move to Peterborough United.