John Thompson (footballer)
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John Paul Thompson is an Irish
footballer who plays for Mansfield Town
. He is a tough-tackling versatile defender, although he is equally comfortable in midfield. He is a full Irish International who has also played for Nottingham Forest, Tranmere Rovers, Oldham Athletic, and latterly, Notts County.
. While at the Dublin club he represented the Republic of Ireland Under-15 team on 15 occasions. He progressed to the Republic Under-16 team and won the UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
in Scotland in 1998, playing right-back against Italy in the final.
He signed for Nottingham Forest at the age of 17 and progressed through the Forest Youth Academy under the guidance of Paul Hart
and captained the Nottingham Forest Under-19 team to the Premier Academy League Title in 2000. It was a youth side which was also made up of Andy Reid
, Jermaine Jenas
and Michael Dawson.
He made his full debut for Nottingham Forest against Sheffield United in 2002 at Bramall Lane in a 0–0 draw, with a man of the match performance . The following season he made 25 appearances in a season where Forest narrowly missed out on the Premier League through the Championship Play-Offs. He went on to make over 150 appearances for Forest, scoring 8 goals, under such managers as Joe Kinnear
, Gary Megson
and Colin Calderwood
. In his time at Forest he played with many top players such as Des Walker, Ricky Scimeca and David Johnson.
He also made his full International debut for the Republic of Ireland national football team
in November 2003 coming on a substitute against Canada at Lansdowne Road
. He gained three caps. He had previously captained Republic of Ireland under-21 national football team under Don Givens
. He is one of only a few Irish players to represent his country at every level.
In 2006 he joined Tranmere Rovers on loan and worked under Ronnie Moore
where he made 14 appearances in two successful loan periods. In the summer of 2007 he joined Oldham Athletic but injuries limited his first team chances there and he made only ten appearances before linking up with former Forest academy coach Ian McParland
at Notts County in October 2008 on an initial loan deal.
In January 2009 he signed permanently for Notts County, where he has also worked under coaches Hans Backe
, Ian McParland
and Steve Cotterill
and former Director of Football Sven-Goran Eriksson
. He scored his first and second goal for Notts on the 2 May 2009 against Wycombe Wanderers with two spectacular long range efforts. Thompson is the current Notts County Club Captain.
On April 27, 2010, Notts County successfully beat Darlington F.C.
5–0 to secure the Football League Two
title, and promotion to Football League One
. Thompson also played a vital part in the Notts County's defence which kept a record breaking 26 clean sheets out of 46 league games.
Thompson made 25 appearances for Notts County in the 2010/2011 season under manager Martin Allen
. On the 10th May 2011, Martin Allen announced that he would not be offering Thompson a new contract at the current time but has invited him back to the club in pre-season to train with a possibility of earning a new deal.
Thompson was announced as Mansfield Town's latest signing in the early hours of 16 July 2011.
On the 19th November 2011 he made his debut in the starting 11 against AFC Telford,the game ended 0-0 Thompson became another of the unique band of players to have represented all three Nottinghamshire senior sides, three others being Darren Ward, Jason Lee and Colin Calderwood.
Republic of Ireland
Ireland , described as the Republic of Ireland , is a sovereign state in Europe occupying approximately five-sixths of the island of the same name. Its capital is Dublin. Ireland, which had a population of 4.58 million in 2011, is a constitutional republic governed as a parliamentary democracy,...
footballer who plays for Mansfield Town
Mansfield Town F.C.
Mansfield Town Football Club is an English football club from the former mining town of Mansfield, Nottinghamshire. The club was formed in 1897 as Mansfield Wesleyans and changed its name to Mansfield Wesley in 1906 before settling on Mansfield Town in 1910...
. He is a tough-tackling versatile defender, although he is equally comfortable in midfield. He is a full Irish International who has also played for Nottingham Forest, Tranmere Rovers, Oldham Athletic, and latterly, Notts County.
Career
Born in Dublin, Thompson started his career playing for his local team Rivervalley Rangers. At 14 he joined top Dublin schoolboy club Home FarmHome Farm F.C.
Home Farm Football Club is an Irish football club based in Whitehall, Dublin. Originally founded in 1928, the club joined the League of Ireland in 1972 after merging with Drumcondra. Following this merger they were briefly known as Home Farm Drumcondra...
. While at the Dublin club he represented the Republic of Ireland Under-15 team on 15 occasions. He progressed to the Republic Under-16 team and won the UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship
The UEFA U-17 Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. From 1982 to 2001 it was an Under-16 event.This meeting serves as a preliminary competition for the FIFA U-17 World Cup every other year....
in Scotland in 1998, playing right-back against Italy in the final.
He signed for Nottingham Forest at the age of 17 and progressed through the Forest Youth Academy under the guidance of Paul Hart
Paul Hart
Paul Hart is an English football manager and former football defender, who is currently Academy Director at Charlton Athletic. The son of Johnny Hart, a football inside forward and manager, Hart had five-year spells with both Blackpool and Leeds United, while also playing for Nottingham Forest and...
and captained the Nottingham Forest Under-19 team to the Premier Academy League Title in 2000. It was a youth side which was also made up of Andy Reid
Andy Reid
Andrew Walter "Andy" Reid is the head coach of the Philadelphia Eagles of the NFL, a post he has held since 1999. Since 2001, he has also been the team's executive vice president of football operations...
, Jermaine Jenas
Jermaine Jenas
Jermaine Anthony Jenas is an English footballer who plays for Aston Villa in the Premier League on loan from Tottenham Hotspur. He is of mixed African-Caribbean and English descent.-Nottingham Forest:...
and Michael Dawson.
He made his full debut for Nottingham Forest against Sheffield United in 2002 at Bramall Lane in a 0–0 draw, with a man of the match performance . The following season he made 25 appearances in a season where Forest narrowly missed out on the Premier League through the Championship Play-Offs. He went on to make over 150 appearances for Forest, scoring 8 goals, under such managers as Joe Kinnear
Joe Kinnear
Joseph Patrick "Joe" Kinnear is an Irish football manager and former player. He was most recently the manager of Newcastle United....
, Gary Megson
Gary Megson
Gary John Megson is an English former football player and is currently manager of Sheffield Wednesday.He has previously managed Norwich City, Blackpool, Stockport County, Stoke City, West Bromwich Albion, Nottingham Forest, Leicester City and Bolton Wanderers...
and Colin Calderwood
Colin Calderwood
Colin Calderwood is a Scottish football player and coach. In November 2011 he was appointed as Chris Hughton's assistant manager at Birmingham City....
. In his time at Forest he played with many top players such as Des Walker, Ricky Scimeca and David Johnson.
He also made his full International debut for the Republic of Ireland national football team
Republic of Ireland national football team
The Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
in November 2003 coming on a substitute against Canada at Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road
Lansdowne Road was a stadium in Dublin owned by the Irish Rugby Football Union that has been the location of a number of sports stadiums. It was used primarily for rugby union and for association football matches as well as some music concerts...
. He gained three caps. He had previously captained Republic of Ireland under-21 national football team under Don Givens
Don Givens
Daniel Joseph "Don" Givens is a football player and coach, and former Republic of Ireland U21 team manager...
. He is one of only a few Irish players to represent his country at every level.
In 2006 he joined Tranmere Rovers on loan and worked under Ronnie Moore
Ronnie Moore
Ronald David "Ronnie" Moore is an English football manager and former player. He is considered one of the greatest Rotherham United players of all time, and is also considered the best manager Rotherham United have ever had, becoming a club legend. and went on to manage the Millers for seven years...
where he made 14 appearances in two successful loan periods. In the summer of 2007 he joined Oldham Athletic but injuries limited his first team chances there and he made only ten appearances before linking up with former Forest academy coach Ian McParland
Ian McParland
Ian 'Charlie' John McParland is a Scottish former professional association football player and manager. He played professionally as a striker with a number of teams and he is most known for his eight year spell with Notts County, a club he later managed...
at Notts County in October 2008 on an initial loan deal.
In January 2009 he signed permanently for Notts County, where he has also worked under coaches Hans Backe
Hans Backe
Hans Backe is a Swedish former soccer player. He is currently the head coach of New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer....
, Ian McParland
Ian McParland
Ian 'Charlie' John McParland is a Scottish former professional association football player and manager. He played professionally as a striker with a number of teams and he is most known for his eight year spell with Notts County, a club he later managed...
and Steve Cotterill
Steve Cotterill
Stephen "Steve" Cotterill is an English former footballer who is manager of Nottingham Forest.-Playing career:...
and former Director of Football Sven-Goran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson
Sven-Göran Eriksson , in Sweden commonly referred to just by his nickname Svennis, is a Swedish ex-football manager. From October 2010 to October 2011 he managed Football League Championship side Leicester City....
. He scored his first and second goal for Notts on the 2 May 2009 against Wycombe Wanderers with two spectacular long range efforts. Thompson is the current Notts County Club Captain.
On April 27, 2010, Notts County successfully beat Darlington F.C.
Darlington F.C.
Darlington Football Club is a professional association football club based in Darlington, County Durham, currently playing in the Conference National. The club was founded in 1883, and originally played its games at Feethams, before moving to the Darlington Arena in 2003...
5–0 to secure the Football League Two
Football League Two
Football League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
title, and promotion to Football League One
Football League One
Football League One is the second-highest division of The Football League and third-highest division overall in the English football league system....
. Thompson also played a vital part in the Notts County's defence which kept a record breaking 26 clean sheets out of 46 league games.
Thompson made 25 appearances for Notts County in the 2010/2011 season under manager Martin Allen
Martin Allen
Martin James Allen is a former football player and current manager of Notts County. He played more than 100 games for each Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United before finishing his playing career with Portsmouth and Southend United. Five years later, he took his first job in management, at...
. On the 10th May 2011, Martin Allen announced that he would not be offering Thompson a new contract at the current time but has invited him back to the club in pre-season to train with a possibility of earning a new deal.
Thompson was announced as Mansfield Town's latest signing in the early hours of 16 July 2011.
On the 19th November 2011 he made his debut in the starting 11 against AFC Telford,the game ended 0-0 Thompson became another of the unique band of players to have represented all three Nottinghamshire senior sides, three others being Darren Ward, Jason Lee and Colin Calderwood.
Honours
- UEFA U-17 ChampionshipUEFA European Under-17 Football ChampionshipThe UEFA U-17 Championship is an annual football competition organised by the sport's European governing body, UEFA. From 1982 to 2001 it was an Under-16 event.This meeting serves as a preliminary competition for the FIFA U-17 World Cup every other year....
- Republic of IrelandRepublic of Ireland national football teamThe Republic of Ireland national football team represents Ireland in association football. It is run by the Football Association of Ireland and currently plays home fixtures at Aviva Stadium in Dublin, which opened in May 2010....
1998
- Republic of Ireland
- Football League TwoFootball League TwoFootball League Two is the third-highest division of The Football League and fourth-highest division overall in the English football league system....
- Notts County F.C.Notts County F.C.Notts County Football Club are an English professional football club based in Nottingham. They are the oldest of all the clubs in the world that are now professional, having been formed in 1862. They currently play in League One of The Football League, the third tier of the English football system...
2009/10
- Notts County F.C.