Knowles was added to the Bees’ attacking option for the 2026/27 season and moved to the club after an impressive season with Forest Green Rovers, where he picked up Players’ Player and Goal of the Season.

The midfielder came through at Cambridge United, where he made his professional debut, while also experiencing senior football and getting valuable game time on loan.

Successful spells followed at Yeovil and Walsall before the move to Gloucestershire, where he made over 70 appearances across all three spells.

Tom’s versality allows him to operate in multiple positions on the pitch with almost 50 goals to his name so far during his career, proves a threat in box as well as in the wide areas.