Jason Thomson
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Jason Thomson is a Scottish
professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League
club Dunfermline Athletic, on loan from Heart of Midlothian
.
forced Hearts' head coach John Robertson
into naming a plethora of youngsters in his first team squad against Inverness Caledonian Thistle
. Thomson started and impressed against the Highland side, and was rewarded with two further first team appearances that season.
It was a different story in 2005–06
however, as a wave of new signings and Hearts' impressive form ensured Thomson spent the entire season playing reserve and under-19 football. In search of further playing time, Thomson was reunited with John Robertson, by then Livingston
manager, for the 2006–07 season.
Under Stephen Frail towards the end of the 07/08 season Jason played the final 5 games of the season. This meant upon Csaba Laszlo's arrival Jason was a part of the first team squad. He went on to start the season at Right back in Robbie Neilson's absence and played a squad part for much of the season covering when either Neilson or Lee Wallace were out. He signed a new 3 year deal in April 2009. Jason returned to the first team with a start against local rivals Hibs on November 7, 2009 replacing Craig Thomson in the starting line up and was voted the match sponsors man of the match in a very impressive display.
First team appearances remained limited during season 2010-11 and at the start of the 2011-12 season he was loaned out to Dunfermline.
on a season long loan.
on a six month loan deal. He made his debut on the opening day of the season against St. Mirren
at East End Park
and scored his first goal for the club against Kilmarnock
on 10 September. He had played every game for the club until Dunfermline played parent club Hearts and was unable to play due to a gentlemans agreement. Thomson admitted he would be happy to make his loan deal permanent as he is delighted to be playing regular first team football.
Scotland
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professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
club Dunfermline Athletic, on loan from Heart of Midlothian
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
.
Youth career
A Hearts supporter Thomson began his career playing for Loanhead Boys Club before joining Hearts Youth Academy signing a professional contract with the club in July 2003.Hearts
He earned an unexpectedly early debut in March 2005, when a flu epidemic at TynecastleTynecastle Stadium
Tynecastle Stadium is a football stadium situated in the Gorgie area of Edinburgh, Scotland, which is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Hearts. Tynecastle has a seating capacity of 17,420, which makes it the seventh largest football stadium in Scotland...
forced Hearts' head coach John Robertson
John Grant Robertson
John Robertson is a former professional association football player and is currently the manager of East Fife. His playing career included spells at Newcastle United, Dundee and Livingston but he is best known for his two spells at Heart of Midlothian...
into naming a plethora of youngsters in his first team squad against Inverness Caledonian Thistle
Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C.
Inverness Caledonian Thistle Football Club are a Scottish football club from Inverness who compete in the Scottish Premier League. They are currently managed by Terry Butcher and assistant manager Maurice Malpas...
. Thomson started and impressed against the Highland side, and was rewarded with two further first team appearances that season.
It was a different story in 2005–06
2005-06 in Scottish football
The 2005–06 season was the 109th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2005:*1 June: Gordon Strachan officially takes charge of Celtic after the resignation of Martin O'Neill...
however, as a wave of new signings and Hearts' impressive form ensured Thomson spent the entire season playing reserve and under-19 football. In search of further playing time, Thomson was reunited with John Robertson, by then Livingston
Livingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
manager, for the 2006–07 season.
Under Stephen Frail towards the end of the 07/08 season Jason played the final 5 games of the season. This meant upon Csaba Laszlo's arrival Jason was a part of the first team squad. He went on to start the season at Right back in Robbie Neilson's absence and played a squad part for much of the season covering when either Neilson or Lee Wallace were out. He signed a new 3 year deal in April 2009. Jason returned to the first team with a start against local rivals Hibs on November 7, 2009 replacing Craig Thomson in the starting line up and was voted the match sponsors man of the match in a very impressive display.
First team appearances remained limited during season 2010-11 and at the start of the 2011-12 season he was loaned out to Dunfermline.
Livingston (loan)
In July 2006 Thomson joined LivingstonLivingston F.C.
Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team...
on a season long loan.
Dunfermline (loan)
On 7 July 2011 Thomson Joined DunfermlineDunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
on a six month loan deal. He made his debut on the opening day of the season against St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
at East End Park
East End Park
East End Park is a football stadium situated in Dunfermline, Fife, Scotland with a seating capacity of 11,380.The stadium plays host to the home matches of Scottish Premier League side, Dunfermline Athletic F.C. It currently comprises four stands: East Stand, Main Stand, SGM Stand and the Norrie...
and scored his first goal for the club against Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
on 10 September. He had played every game for the club until Dunfermline played parent club Hearts and was unable to play due to a gentlemans agreement. Thomson admitted he would be happy to make his loan deal permanent as he is delighted to be playing regular first team football.
Career Statistics
| Club | Season | League | Scottish Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | App | Goals | ||
| Hearts Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian... |
2004-05 season | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Livingston Livingston F.C. Livingston Football Club is a Scottish association football club based in Livingston, West Lothian. The club currently plays in the Scottish Football League First Division.The club was founded in 1943 as Ferranti Thistle, a works team... |
2006-07 season 2006–07 Livingston F.C. season Season 2006-07 saw Livingston compete in the First Division. They also competed in the Challenge Cup, League Cup and the Scottish Cup.-Summary:Livingston finished 6th in their first season back in the Scottish First Division having been relegated from the Scottish Premier League.-Results &... |
18 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 21 | 0 |
| Hearts Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian... |
2007-08 season | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Hearts Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian... |
2008-09 season | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 0 |
| Hearts Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian... |
2009-10 season | 16 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 17 | 0 |
| Hearts Heart of Midlothian F.C. Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian... |
2010-11 season | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Dunfermline Dunfermline Athletic F.C. Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League.... |
2011-12 season | 11 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 1 |
| Total | 71 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 80 | 1 | |
External links
- Transfermarkt Profile
- Appearances at londonhearts.com