Jake Thomson
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Jake Samuel Thomson is an English footballer of Trinidad
ian descent. He currently plays for Conference National
side Forest Green Rovers
on loan from Kettering Town
.
in 2005 and was promoted to the first team in 2008, making his debut on 9 August 2008 against Cardiff City
in the Football League Championship
. He made a further nine appearances for Southampton in the 2008–09 season. Thomson spent one month on loan to Bournemouth
between January and February 2009; although the clubs had agreed to extend the loan, this was not permitted because of Bournemouth's financial circumstances.
Thomson made four appearances for Southampton in the 2009–10 Football League One
. On 27 October 2009, he joined Torquay United
on loan for a month. The loan was extended until the end of the 2009–10 season.
He was released by Southampton
on 15 May 2010.
On 1 July 2010, he was signed by Exeter City
. On 25 February 2011, Jake signed on loan to Cheltenham
for an initial one month loan. He was one of twelve players released by Exeter in May 2011.
Thomson spent the summer of 2011 on trial with Southend United
however he failed to earn a deal. Thomson subsequently signed for Conference National
outfit Kettering Town
.
Shortly after joining Kettering however on 27 September 2011, Thomson joined fellow Conference National side Forest Green Rovers
on loan. He made his Forest Green debut on the day he signed, coming on as a second half substitute in a 1-1 draw with Newport County
at The New Lawn. In October 2011, Thomson had his loan deal extended at Forest Green by a further month.
and is of Trinidad
ian parentage but played for the England U-17
team. On 30 August 2009 it was announced that Thomson would be joining the Trinidad and Tobago
squad prior to the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
.
He made his full international debut versus Costa Rica
on 10 October 2009 in a World Cup qualifier.
Trinidad
Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands and numerous landforms which make up the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. It is the southernmost island in the Caribbean and lies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. With an area of it is also the fifth largest in...
ian descent. He currently plays for Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
side Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
on loan from Kettering Town
Kettering Town F.C.
Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08...
.
Club career
Thomson began his career at SouthamptonSouthampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
in 2005 and was promoted to the first team in 2008, making his debut on 9 August 2008 against Cardiff City
Cardiff City F.C.
Cardiff City Football Club are a Welsh professional football club based in Cardiff, Wales. The club competes in the English football pyramid and is currently playing in the Football League Championship. Cardiff City is the best supported football club in Wales, averaging approximately 22,500 for...
in the Football League Championship
Football League Championship
The Football League Championship is the highest division of The Football League and second-highest division overall in the English football league system after the Premier League...
. He made a further nine appearances for Southampton in the 2008–09 season. Thomson spent one month on loan to Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth
A.F.C. Bournemouth is an English football club currently playing in Football League One. The club plays at Dean Court in Kings Park, Boscombe, Bournemouth, Dorset and have been in existence since 1899....
between January and February 2009; although the clubs had agreed to extend the loan, this was not permitted because of Bournemouth's financial circumstances.
Thomson made four appearances for Southampton in the 2009–10 Football League One
2009–10 Football League One
The Football League 2009–10 , was be the seventeenth season under its current league division format. It began in August 2009 and ended on 8 May 2010....
. On 27 October 2009, he joined Torquay United
Torquay United F.C.
Torquay United Football Club, nicknamed the Gulls, are an English association football club based in the tourist resort town of Torquay, Devon. They played in the Conference National in 2008–09, but were promoted to Football League Two after a 2–0 win over Cambridge United on 17 May 2009 at Wembley...
on loan for a month. The loan was extended until the end of the 2009–10 season.
He was released by Southampton
Southampton F.C.
Southampton Football Club is an English football team, nicknamed The Saints, based in the city of Southampton, Hampshire. The club gained promotion to the Championship from League One in the 2010–2011 season after being relegated in 2009. Their home ground is the St Mary's Stadium, where the club...
on 15 May 2010.
On 1 July 2010, he was signed by Exeter City
Exeter City F.C.
Exeter City Football Club is an English football club, based in Exeter, which is owned by its fans through the Exeter City Supporters Trust.The club was a member of the Football League from 1920 to 2003...
. On 25 February 2011, Jake signed on loan to Cheltenham
Cheltenham Town F.C.
Cheltenham Town Football Club is an English football club playing in League Two, the fourth tier of English football. Founded in 1887, the team has played at four different grounds, namely Agg-Gardner's Recreation Ground, Carter's Field and now the Abbey Business Stadium, although it is more...
for an initial one month loan. He was one of twelve players released by Exeter in May 2011.
Thomson spent the summer of 2011 on trial with Southend United
Southend United F.C.
Southend United Football Club is an English football club based at Roots Hall Stadium, Prittlewell, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, who play in Football League Two. Their home ground is Roots Hall, and the club plan to move into a new 22,000-seater stadium located at Fossetts Farm.-Stadium:The club has had...
however he failed to earn a deal. Thomson subsequently signed for Conference National
Conference National
Conference National is the top division of the Football Conference in England. It is the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
outfit Kettering Town
Kettering Town F.C.
Kettering Town Football Club are a football club originating in Kettering, Northamptonshire but currently based in the nearby village of Irthlingborough. The club play in the Conference National after winning the Conference North in 2007–08...
.
Shortly after joining Kettering however on 27 September 2011, Thomson joined fellow Conference National side Forest Green Rovers
Forest Green Rovers F.C.
Forest Green Rovers Football Club is an English football club based in Nailsworth, Gloucestershire, currently the longest-serving members of the Conference National. The club is affiliated to the Gloucestershire County FA.-Early years:...
on loan. He made his Forest Green debut on the day he signed, coming on as a second half substitute in a 1-1 draw with Newport County
Newport County A.F.C.
Newport County Association Football Club are a professional football club based in the city of Newport, south Wales, who currently play in the Conference National, the highest level of the National League System and fifth highest of the overall English football league system...
at The New Lawn. In October 2011, Thomson had his loan deal extended at Forest Green by a further month.
International career
Thomson was born in PortsmouthPortsmouth
Portsmouth is the second largest city in the ceremonial county of Hampshire on the south coast of England. Portsmouth is notable for being the United Kingdom's only island city; it is located mainly on Portsea Island...
and is of Trinidad
Trinidad
Trinidad is the larger and more populous of the two major islands and numerous landforms which make up the island nation of Trinidad and Tobago. It is the southernmost island in the Caribbean and lies just off the northeastern coast of Venezuela. With an area of it is also the fifth largest in...
ian parentage but played for the England U-17
England national under-17 football team
-Elite Qualifying Group 3:-Group stage:-Fifth place play-off:-FA International U17 Tournament:-Latest squad:The following players were named in the squad for the 2012 UEFA European Under-17 Football Championship qualifying round....
team. On 30 August 2009 it was announced that Thomson would be joining the Trinidad and Tobago
Trinidad and Tobago national football team
The Trinidad and Tobago national football team, nicknamed The Soca Warriors, is the national team of Trinidad and Tobago and is run by the Trinidad and Tobago Football Federation. It reached the first round of the 2006 FIFA World Cup Finals...
squad prior to the 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup
The 2009 FIFA U-20 World Cup, was the 17th U-20 tournament, which was hosted by Egypt from 24 September to 16 October, in the cities of Cairo, Alexandria, Port Said, Suez and Ismaïlia...
.
He made his full international debut versus Costa Rica
Costa Rica national football team
The Costa Rica national football team, nicknamed La Sele, is the national team of Costa Rica and is controlled by the Federación Costarricense de Fútbol. Costa Rica is the third most successful team in CONCACAF after Mexico and the United States...
on 10 October 2009 in a World Cup qualifier.