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Stephen Thompson

Post by Darlofan97 » Wed Dec 28, 2016 2:58 pm

I could be wrong, but I think Stephen is set to make his 200th appearance for the club on Sunday against Halifax - the first player to do so under MG.

Certainly had a big impact since joining in 2012, averaging around a goal every 3 games.

He was simply unplayable in our debut season in the Evo-Stik (13/14), edge of your seat player whenever he had the ball in or around the box.

Well done to him!

Leon Scott is the next one, he will need to feature in 14 of our remaining 20 matches this season to break the 200 mark.

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by QUAKERMAN2 » Wed Dec 28, 2016 3:06 pm

Well done Thommo, great signing.

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by Gow9900 » Wed Dec 28, 2016 3:14 pm

Few eyebrows raised when we paid money for him when we were in the Northern League, but it has been money well spent in my opinion. When he is on it even at this level he looks a very good player, and has taken each step up in his stride.

Same with Galbraith, transfer fee paid for him when we were in the Northern League but has turned out to be a great signing and money well spent.

Gray clearly knew they were worth the financial outlay as they had the potential to develop and progress as the club has progressed.

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by Feethams 1966 » Wed Dec 28, 2016 3:15 pm

He always puts a shift in. Reminds me of Wayne Rooney whenever I see him.

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by anus » Wed Dec 28, 2016 3:54 pm

Tommo's been different class from the moment he signed. Although these last 4 years have naturally been a team effort IMO he's been our star man overall. Hopefully we'll get to see him play for a few more seasons (providing the cricket club cut the grass otherwise all we'll get to see is his bald head).

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by al_quaker » Wed Dec 28, 2016 4:06 pm

He's been one of our best players, if not the best player, since he signed. So important to our progress since 2012, and he's still a key player in the team.

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by Spyman » Wed Dec 28, 2016 4:27 pm

anus wrote:Tommo's been different class from the moment he signed. Although these last 4 years have naturally been a team effort IMO he's been our star man overall. Hopefully we'll get to see him play for a few more seasons (providing the cricket club cut the grass otherwise all we'll get to see is his bald head).
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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by anus » Wed Dec 28, 2016 4:43 pm

Have you not heard? Brian Johnsons allegedly turning up with his flymo next Tuesday!!!!

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by Darlo_Pete » Wed Dec 28, 2016 11:06 pm

I think Tommo has been our best most consistent player under MG.

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by jjljks » Thu Dec 29, 2016 8:42 am

anus wrote:Have you not heard? Brian Johnsons allegedly turning up with his flymo next Tuesday!!!!
Is he any relation to our Neil Johnson? ;)

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by TinShedDarloFan » Thu Dec 29, 2016 3:14 pm

According to Stod on twitter, Sunday will be Thommo's 199th game for us. The lad has been worth every penny the club spent on him

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by QUAKERMAN2 » Thu Dec 29, 2016 3:58 pm

Combining his night shifts and playing for us tells you everything about Thommo, does my head in hearing about the poor, spoilt premiership stars getting tired, give me lads who combine football and jobs anytime.

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by D_F_C » Fri Dec 30, 2016 12:50 pm

QUAKERMAN2 wrote:Combining his night shifts and playing for us tells you everything about Thommo, does my head in hearing about the poor, spoilt premiership stars getting tired, give me lads who combine football and jobs anytime.

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Absolutely! His commitment is unquestionable. I just think he's a lad that likes playing football and getting paid for it is just a bonus. He has been one of the biggest contributors over the past 4/5 years

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by Darlofan97 » Sat Dec 31, 2016 3:58 pm

TinShedDarloFan wrote:According to Stod on twitter, Sunday will be Thommo's 199th game for us. The lad has been worth every penny the club spent on him
Would be his 200th tomorrow but his appearance in the DCC against Hebburn is being dis-counted.

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Re: Stephen Thompson

Post by Darlo_Pete » Sun Jan 01, 2017 2:45 pm

I think Tommo could make it in the professional game, he certainly has more than enough ability.

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