 On 25 October 2008, he scored his first career goal in a 2–1 win versus Macclesfield Town.On 2 May 2009, Tonge was 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.Tonge's following season was plagued with injury.