Steven Thompson (Scottish footballer)
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Steven Howard Thompson (born 14 October 1978 in Paisley
) is a Scottish
professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for St. Mirren.
in 1996 and made his début as a substitute in a league match against Hearts
in 1997. By season 1998–1999
, he had become a regular in the Dundee United team and in October 2002 began talks on a new contract, insisting a week later they were "going well". Amidst speculation that Rangers
were interested in signing Thompson, talks resumed in mid-November, only for the move to Rangers to all but be confirmed before the end of the month.
2002, Thompson moved to Rangers for £200,000 with Billy Dodds
having returned to Tannadice
twenty-four hours earlier. Thompson scored on his debut in the 3–1 win over Dundee
but only scored one more goal all season.
After suffering knee ligament damage in September 2003, Thompson missed most of the season, returning in March and scoring six goals in the remaining matches. Thompson played in the majority of matches the following season
and despite having played in nearly every match of 2005–06
by the end of December, Thompson was allowed to move to Cardiff City
for a fee of £250,000 in January 2006.
he was a regular first team member and spent the year forming a partnership with fellow striker Michael Chopra
. He played a total of 45 games in both league and cup competitions during his first year but only managed to find the net 6 times. Thompson was transfer listed in the summer of 2007 due to his inability to score goals consistently at Championship level but a bizarre injury prevented him from leaving the club. Thompson was on holiday in the U.S.
when he fell off a banana boat, being towed behind another boat, which caused him to sustain a groin injury that required surgery. He returned from the injury on 15 September where he came off the bench to grab a late equaliser in a league match against Plymouth Argyle
and continued to progress making his first start for Cardiff in five months in November. However despite his increasing form he was not formally taken off the transfer list and attracted interest from Scottish Premier League
side Aberdeen
.
During November and the beginning of December Thompson was first choice striker for the Bluebirds and normally lined up alongside Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
in the squad and he found the net three times during this period, against Hull City
, Colchester United
and Blackpool
. After these matches Thompson held an interview with Scottish
newspaper The Herald
in which he claimed that manager Dave Jones had made him a scapegoat for Cardiff's failure to reach the play-offs the previous year. During the interview he also revealed that he and Jones rarely speak to each other anymore after he was placed on the transfer list. A day later on 15 December he was sent off in a derby match against Bristol City
after a foul on Bristol goalkeeper Adriano Basso
by referee Uriah Rennie
, who was heavily criticised by Dave Jones for his handling of the game. The club appealed against the three-match ban handed out but the appeal was rejected and he sat out the matches against Sheffield United
, Watford
and Preston North End
.
On 14 January Cardiff manager Dave Jones revealed that the club had received two offers from another Football League Championship
club but they had been turned down. During the second half of the season, Thompson played a large part in the sides efforts as, alongside Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, he was the clubs only recognised striker fit at the time. He played in 5 of Cardiff's 6 matches, including the final, on their way to the FA Cup final
before losing 1–0 to Portsmouth
.
At the start of the 2008–09
season, the final season of his contract at the club, he again found himself pushed down the pecking order by the arrival of new strikers, this time being Ross McCormack
and Jay Bothroyd
, but with Bothroyd short of match fitness, and Thompson having enjoyed a fruitful pre-season, he was given a starting place on the opening day of the season against Southampton
, finding the net during a 2–1 win.
on a two year deal linking up with manager Owen Coyle
again, during Coyle's time at Dundee United Thompson used to clean his football boots. He made his Burnley debut on 13 September against Nottingham Forest
and went on to make over 40 appearances for the side during the season scoring a career high total of 11 goals, including a 20-yard volley on 12 May in the 2–0 win over Reading
in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final. His form led manager Owen Coyle to label him "the best free transfer of the season".
Thompson scored his first Premier League
goal for Burnley in a 2–1 defeat by Wolverhampton Wanderers on 13 March 2010.
on 1 June 2011. He made his home debut at St. Mirren Park
against Greenock Morton
in the Renfrewshire Cup match, which St. Mirren won 4-2. Thompson scored two goals in the match. Thompson won, and then missed, a penalty kick
on his debut against Dunfermline Athletic. He then scored SPL goals against Dundee United
and Hibernian
.
level and won his first full Scotland
cap against France
in March 2002 and got his first start a month later, scoring his first goal in May 2002.
Thompson has so far won sixteen caps for the Scotland national football team
but there have been few spaces in the squad in which to win and he has therefore found himself a long way down the order with the form of players like James McFadden
, Kenny Miller
and Steven Fletcher
.
Burnley
appearance. His dad Graham is also a musician and plays in a Glasgow pub band called Dr. Cook and the Boners.
He is married to Joanne.
Paisley
Paisley is the largest town in the historic county of Renfrewshire in the west central Lowlands of Scotland and serves as the administrative centre for the Renfrewshire council area...
) is a Scottish
Scottish people
The Scottish people , or Scots, are a nation and ethnic group native to Scotland. Historically they emerged from an amalgamation of the Picts and Gaels, incorporating neighbouring Britons to the south as well as invading Germanic peoples such as the Anglo-Saxons and the Norse.In modern use,...
professional footballer who currently plays as a forward for St. Mirren.
Dundee United
He started his career at Dundee UnitedDundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
in 1996 and made his début as a substitute in a league match against 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...
in 1997. By season 1998–1999
1998-99 in Scottish football
The 1998–99 season was the 102nd season of Scottish league football.-Summary:The 1998–99 SPL season was one that ended in success for Rangers. Dutchman Dick Advocaat was brought in to replace Walter Smith at Rangers and made major changes, bringing in many players.Rangers were...
, he had become a regular in the Dundee United team and in October 2002 began talks on a new contract, insisting a week later they were "going well". Amidst speculation that Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
were interested in signing Thompson, talks resumed in mid-November, only for the move to Rangers to all but be confirmed before the end of the month.
Rangers
On Boxing DayBoxing Day
Boxing Day is a bank or public holiday that occurs on 26 December, or the first or second weekday after Christmas Day, depending on national or regional laws. It is observed in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, the United Kingdom and some other Commonwealth nations. In Ireland, it is recognized as...
2002, Thompson moved to Rangers for £200,000 with Billy Dodds
Billy Dodds
William "Billy" Dodds is a Scottish former professional footballer, he was assistant manager at Dundee, but was made redundant when the club went into administration in October 2010, one of his former clubs...
having returned to Tannadice
Tannadice Park
Tannadice Park, usually referred to as Tannadice, is a football stadium located on Tannadice Street in the Scottish city of Dundee. The stadium is home of Dundee United F.C. and has a capacity of 14,209.-Early days :...
twenty-four hours earlier. Thompson scored on his debut in the 3–1 win over Dundee
Dundee F.C.
Dundee Football Club, founded in 1893, are a football club based in the city of Dundee, Scotland. They are nicknamed The Dee or The Dark Blues and play their home matches at Dens Park. Their shirt colour is dark blue. Dundee currently play in the Scottish First Division, having been relegated from...
but only scored one more goal all season.
After suffering knee ligament damage in September 2003, Thompson missed most of the season, returning in March and scoring six goals in the remaining matches. Thompson played in the majority of matches the following season
2004-05 in Scottish football
The 2004–05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2004:*6 July 2004 - Nacho Novo from Dundee to Rangers, £450,000*1 July 2004 - Dado Prso from AS Monaco to Rangers, Bosman...
and despite having played in nearly every match of 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...
by the end of December, Thompson was allowed to move to 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...
for a fee of £250,000 in January 2006.
Cardiff City
During his first year at Ninian ParkNinian Park
Ninian Park was a football stadium in Leckwith, Cardiff, Wales. Until 2009, it was the home ground of Cardiff City F.C., who compete in the English Football League Championship...
he was a regular first team member and spent the year forming a partnership with fellow striker Michael Chopra
Michael Chopra
Rocky Michael Chopra is an English footballer who plays for Football League Championship side Ipswich Town. He is of mixed Indian and British descent....
. He played a total of 45 games in both league and cup competitions during his first year but only managed to find the net 6 times. Thompson was transfer listed in the summer of 2007 due to his inability to score goals consistently at Championship level but a bizarre injury prevented him from leaving the club. Thompson was on holiday in the U.S.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
when he fell off a banana boat, being towed behind another boat, which caused him to sustain a groin injury that required surgery. He returned from the injury on 15 September where he came off the bench to grab a late equaliser in a league match against Plymouth Argyle
Plymouth Argyle F.C.
Plymouth Argyle Football Club is an English professional football club, based in Plymouth, Devon, that plays in Football League Two.Since becoming professional in 1903, the club has won five Football League titles, five Southern League titles and one Western League title. The 2009–10 season was the...
and continued to progress making his first start for Cardiff in five months in November. However despite his increasing form he was not formally taken off the transfer list and attracted interest from 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...
side Aberdeen
Aberdeen F.C.
Aberdeen Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Aberdeen...
.
During November and the beginning of December Thompson was first choice striker for the Bluebirds and normally lined up alongside Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink
Jerrel Hasselbaink usually known as Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink is a Dutch former football striker who played for various clubs in the Netherlands, Portugal, England, and Spain, as well as the Dutch national team. He scored more than 200 career goals...
in the squad and he found the net three times during this period, against Hull City
Hull City A.F.C.
Hull City Association Football Club is an English association football club based in Kingston upon Hull, East Riding of Yorkshire, founded in 1904. The club participates in the Football League Championship, the second tier of English football...
, Colchester United
Colchester United F.C.
Colchester United Football Club is an English football club based in Colchester. The club was formed in 1937, and briefly shared their old Layer Road home with now defunct side Colchester Town who had previously used the ground from 1910....
and Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
. After these matches Thompson held an interview with Scottish
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
newspaper The Herald
The Herald (Glasgow)
The Herald is a broadsheet newspaper published Monday to Saturday in Glasgow, and available throughout Scotland. As of August 2011 it had an audited circulation of 47,226, giving it a lead over Scotland's other 'quality' national daily, The Scotsman, published in Edinburgh.The 1889 to 1906 editions...
in which he claimed that manager Dave Jones had made him a scapegoat for Cardiff's failure to reach the play-offs the previous year. During the interview he also revealed that he and Jones rarely speak to each other anymore after he was placed on the transfer list. A day later on 15 December he was sent off in a derby match against Bristol City
Bristol City F.C.
Bristol City Football Club is one of two football league clubs in Bristol, England . They play at Ashton Gate, located in the south-west of the City...
after a foul on Bristol goalkeeper Adriano Basso
Adriano Basso
Adriano Basso is a Brazilian footballer who plays for Hull City as a goalkeeper.Basso began his playing career in his native Brazil before entering English league football with Bristol City for whom he remained for five years...
by referee Uriah Rennie
Uriah Rennie
Uriah D. Rennie is a retired English football referee.-Career:He began refereeing in 1979 in local leagues, then operated in the Northern Premier League until 1994, at which time he was appointed to the Football League List of referees.He was given his first Premiership appointment on 23 August...
, who was heavily criticised by Dave Jones for his handling of the game. The club appealed against the three-match ban handed out but the appeal was rejected and he sat out the matches against Sheffield United
Sheffield United F.C.
Sheffield United Football Club is a professional English football club based in the city of Sheffield, South Yorkshire.They were the first sporting team to use the name 'United' and are nicknamed 'The Blades', thanks to Sheffield's worldwide reputation for steel production...
, Watford
Watford F.C.
Watford Football Club is an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. It is often referred to as Watford F.C., Watford, or by the team's nickname The Hornets . Watford Rovers, Founded in 1881, entered the FA Cup for the first time in 1886, and the Southern League a decade...
and Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
.
On 14 January Cardiff manager Dave Jones revealed that the club had received two offers from another 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...
club but they had been turned down. During the second half of the season, Thompson played a large part in the sides efforts as, alongside Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink, he was the clubs only recognised striker fit at the time. He played in 5 of Cardiff's 6 matches, including the final, on their way to the FA Cup final
2008 FA Cup Final
The 2008 FA Cup Final was a football match held at Wembley Stadium on 17 May 2008 and was the final match of the 2007–08 FA Cup competition. The match was the 127th FA Cup Final, and the second to be held at the new Wembley Stadium since its redevelopment. The match was contested by Portsmouth and...
before losing 1–0 to Portsmouth
Portsmouth F.C.
Portsmouth Football Club is an English football club based in the city of Portsmouth. The club is nicknamed Pompey. Portsmouth's home matches have been played at Fratton Park since the club's formation in 1898. The team currently play in the Football League Championship after being relegated from...
.
At the start of the 2008–09
Cardiff City F.C. season 2008-09
The 2008–09 season was Cardiff City's sixth consecutive year playing in the Football League Championship and their 82nd season playing in The Football League...
season, the final season of his contract at the club, he again found himself pushed down the pecking order by the arrival of new strikers, this time being Ross McCormack
Ross McCormack
Ross McCormack is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for English football club Leeds United and the Scotland national team. His main position is as a Striker but he can also play as a Winger....
and Jay Bothroyd
Jay Bothroyd
Jay Bothroyd is an English footballer who plays for Queens Park Rangers as a striker. He has also played for the England national team. He was a product of the Arsenal Academy and came to prominence during the 1999–2000 FA Youth Cup Final win against Coventry City...
, but with Bothroyd short of match fitness, and Thompson having enjoyed a fruitful pre-season, he was given a starting place on the opening day of the season against 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...
, finding the net during a 2–1 win.
Burnley
On 1 September 2008, after spending over a year on the transfer list at Cardiff, he signed for BurnleyBurnley F.C.
Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888...
on a two year deal linking up with manager Owen Coyle
Owen Coyle
Owen Columba Coyle is a Scottish-born Irish international former professional player and professional association football manager . He is currently the manager of Bolton Wanderers....
again, during Coyle's time at Dundee United Thompson used to clean his football boots. He made his Burnley debut on 13 September against Nottingham Forest
Nottingham Forest F.C.
Nottingham Forest Football Club is an English Association Football club based in West Bridgford, Nottingham, that plays in the Football League Championship...
and went on to make over 40 appearances for the side during the season scoring a career high total of 11 goals, including a 20-yard volley on 12 May in the 2–0 win over Reading
Reading F.C.
Reading Football Club is an English association football club based in the town of Reading, Berkshire who currently play in the Championship...
in the second leg of the Championship play-off semi-final. His form led manager Owen Coyle to label him "the best free transfer of the season".
Thompson scored his first Premier League
FA Premier League
The Premier League is an English professional league for association football clubs. At the top of the English football league system, it is the country's primary football competition. Contested by 20 clubs, it operates on a system of promotion and relegation with The Football League. The Premier...
goal for Burnley in a 2–1 defeat by Wolverhampton Wanderers on 13 March 2010.
St Mirren
Steven signed a two-year deal with boyhood heroes St. MirrenSt. 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...
on 1 June 2011. He made his home debut at St. Mirren Park
St. Mirren Park
St. Mirren Park, more commonly known as Love Street, was a football stadium located on Love Street in Paisley, Scotland. At one time the stadium was capable of accommodating almost 50,000 spectators, however in its final years it had an all-seated capacity of 10,800. Until its closure in 2009, St....
against Greenock Morton
Greenock Morton F.C.
Greenock Morton Football Club are a Scottish professional football club, who currently play in the Scottish Football League First Division. The club was founded as Morton Football Club in 1874, making it one of the oldest senior Scottish clubs....
in the Renfrewshire Cup match, which St. Mirren won 4-2. Thompson scored two goals in the match. Thompson won, and then missed, a penalty kick
Penalty kick
A penalty kick is a type of direct free kick in association football, taken from twelve yards out from goal and with only the goalkeeper of the defending team between the penalty taker and the goal.Penalty kicks are performed during normal play...
on his debut against Dunfermline Athletic. He then scored SPL goals against Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
and Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
.
International career
Thompson has been capped for Scotland at under-21Scotland national under-21 football team
The Scotland national under-21 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national under 21 football team and is considered to be a feeder team for the Scotland national football team....
level and won his first full Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
cap against France
France national football team
The France national football team represents the nation of France in international football. It is fielded by the French Football Federation , the governing body of football in France, and competes as a member of UEFA, which encompasses the countries of Europe...
in March 2002 and got his first start a month later, scoring his first goal in May 2002.
Thompson has so far won sixteen caps for the Scotland national football team
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
but there have been few spaces in the squad in which to win and he has therefore found himself a long way down the order with the form of players like James McFadden
James McFadden
James McFadden is a Scottish professional footballer who plays as a forward for Everton.McFadden started his career with Scottish Premier League club Motherwell. He came to prominence in the 2002–03 season by scoring 19 goals and winning the Scottish PFA Young Player of the Year award....
, Kenny Miller
Kenny Miller
Kenneth "Kenny" Miller is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Cardiff City and the Scotland national football team...
and Steven Fletcher
Steven Fletcher (footballer)
Steven Kenneth Fletcher is a Scottish international footballer who plays as a striker. He is currently signed to English Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers....
.
International
| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland Scotland national football team The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872... |
2002 | 7 | 2 |
| 2003 | 5 | 0 | |
| 2004 | 4 | 1 | |
| Total | 16 | 3 | |
International stats
| Goal | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 23 May 2002 | Hong Kong Stadium Hong Kong Stadium Hong Kong Stadium is the main sports venue of Hong Kong. Redeveloped from the old Government Stadium it reincarnated as Hong Kong Stadium in 1994... , Wanchai |
0 – 4 | Won | Friendly Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
|
| 2 | 15 October 2002 | Easter Road Easter Road Easter Road is a football stadium located in the Leith area of Edinburgh, Scotland, which is the home ground of Scottish Premier League club Hibernian . The stadium currently has an all-seated capacity of 20,421, which makes it the fifth-largest football stadium in Scotland. Easter Road is also... , Edinburgh Edinburgh Edinburgh is the capital city of Scotland, the second largest city in Scotland, and the eighth most populous in the United Kingdom. The City of Edinburgh Council governs one of Scotland's 32 local government council areas. The council area includes urban Edinburgh and a rural area... |
3 – 1 | Won | Friendly Exhibition game An exhibition game is a sporting event in which there is no competitive value of any significant kind to any competitor regardless of the outcome of the competition... |
|
| 3 | 13 October 2004 | Stadionul Republican Stadionul Republican Stadionul Republican was a multi-purpose stadium in Chişinău, Moldova. It was used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 8,084 people, was built in 1952 and demolished in 2007.... , Chişinău Chisinau Chișinău is the capital and largest municipality of Moldova. It is also its main industrial and commercial centre and is located in the middle of the country, on the river Bîc... |
1 – 1 | Draw | 2006 World Cup Qualification 2006 FIFA World Cup qualification A total of 197 teams entered the qualification process for the 2006 FIFA World Cup, competing for a total of 32 spots in the final tournament. Germany, as the host, qualified automatically, leaving 31 spots open for competition... |
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | Cup FA Cup The Football Association Challenge Cup, commonly known as the FA Cup, is a knockout cup competition in English football and is the oldest association football competition in the world. The "FA Cup" is run by and named after The Football Association and usually refers to the English men's... |
League Cup Football League Cup The Football League Cup, commonly known as the League Cup or, from current sponsorship, the Carling Cup, is an English association football competition. Like the FA Cup, it is played on a knockout basis... |
Europe | Other | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Dundee United Dundee United F.C. Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923... |
1996–97 1996-97 in Scottish football The 1996–97 season was the 100th season of competitive football in Scotland. This season seen a playoff system introduced between the 2nd bottom club in the Premier Division and the 2nd top club in Division One.-Scottish Premier Division:... |
1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1997–98 1997-98 in Scottish football The 1997–98 season was the 101st season of competitive football in Scotland. Celtic halted Rangers in their bid for a record 10-in-a-row.-Scottish Premier Division:-Top scorers:-Table:-Top scorers:-Table:-Top scorers:-Table:... |
8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 1 | |
| 1998–99 1998-99 in Scottish football The 1998–99 season was the 102nd season of Scottish league football.-Summary:The 1998–99 SPL season was one that ended in success for Rangers. Dutchman Dick Advocaat was brought in to replace Walter Smith at Rangers and made major changes, bringing in many players.Rangers were... |
15 | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 1 | |
| 1999–00 | 27 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 34 | 6 | |
| 2000–01 2000-01 in Scottish football The 2000–01 season was the 104th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2000–01 Scottish Premier League was won by Celtic, 15 points clear of Rangers who finished second. Both teams earned a place in the UEFA Champions League. Hibernian and Kilmarnock... |
31 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 4 | |
| 2001–02 2001-02 in Scottish football The 2001–02 season was the 105th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Key events:Celtic, domestic treble winners a year earlier, retain their Premier League title.... |
31 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 37 | 10 | |
| 2002–03 2002-03 in Scottish football The 2002–03 season was the 106th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2002–03 Scottish Premier League was won on goal difference by Rangers by a single goal over Celtic. Both Rangers and Celtic qualified for the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League and... |
20 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 9 | |
| Subtotal | 133 | 18 | 14 | 4 | 14 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 162 | 31 | |
| Rangers Rangers F.C. Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses... |
2002–03 2002-03 in Scottish football The 2002–03 season was the 106th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2002–03 Scottish Premier League was won on goal difference by Rangers by a single goal over Celtic. Both Rangers and Celtic qualified for the 2003–04 UEFA Champions League and... |
8 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 2 |
| 2003–04 2003-04 in Scottish football The 2003–04 season was the 107th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Scottish Premier League:The 2003–04 Scottish Premier League season was won by Celtic with 98 points, 17 points ahead of closest challengers Rangers. Both Rangers and Celtic therefore gained the two UEFA... |
16 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 19 | 8 | |
| 2004–05 2004-05 in Scottish football The 2004–05 season was the 108th season of competitive football in Scotland.-2004:*6 July 2004 - Nacho Novo from Dundee to Rangers, £450,000*1 July 2004 - Dado Prso from AS Monaco to Rangers, Bosman... |
24 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 33 | 10 | |
| 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... |
14 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 22 | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 62 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 85 | 23 | |
| 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... |
2005–06 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 4 |
| 2006–07 | 43 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 6 | |
| 2007–08 | 36 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 42 | 6 | |
| 2008–09 2008–09 in English football The 2008–09 season was the 129th season of competitive football in England.-Overview:* West Bromwich Albion, Stoke City and Hull City were all playing in the Premier League after winning promotion from the Championship last season. Stoke returned to the top flight after a 23-year absence, while... |
4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 1 | |
| Subtotal | 97 | 16 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 106 | 17 | |
| Burnley Burnley F.C. Burnley Football Club are a professional English Football League club based in Burnley, Lancashire. Nicknamed the Clarets, due to the dominant colour of their home shirts, they were founder members of the Football League in 1888... |
2008–09 | 34 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 42 | 11 |
| 2009–10 | 20 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 4 | |
| 2010–11 2010–11 Football League The Football League 2010–11, called the Npower Football League, was the 111th completed season of the Football League. It began in August 2010 and concluded in May 2011, with the promotion play-off finals.... |
29 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 35 | 3 | |
| Subtotal | 83 | 13 | 10 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 100 | 18 | |
| 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... |
2011-12 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 |
| Subtotal | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 4 | |
| Career Total | 380 | 66 | 35 | 8 | 26 | 15 | 14 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 459 | 93 | |
Honours
Rangers- Scottish Premier LeagueScottish Premier LeagueThe Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
Winner: 1
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- 2005Scottish Premier League 2004-05The 2004–05 Scottish Premier League was won by Rangers.As league champions, Rangers qualified for the UEFA Champions League, with runners-up Celtic also qualifying...
- Scottish CupScottish CupThe Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
Winner: 1
- Scottish Cup
- 2003Scottish Cup 2002-03The 2002–03 Scottish Cup was the 118th staging of Scotland's most prestigious football knockout competition, also known for sponsorship reasons as the Tennent's Scottish Cup...
- Scottish League CupScottish League CupThe Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
Winner: 1
- Scottish League Cup
- 2005Scottish League Cup 2004-05The 2004–05 Scottish League Cup was the 59th staging of the Scotland's second most prestigious football knockout competition, also known for sponsorship reasons as the CIS Insurance Cup....
- 2005
Burnley
- Football League Championship play-off2009 Football League Championship play-off FinalThe 2009 Football League Championship play-off Final was a football match played at Wembley Stadium on 25 May 2009, at the end of the 2008–09 season. The match determined the third and final team to gain promotion from the Championship to the Premier League, and was contested by Sheffield United,...
Winner: 1
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- 20092009 Football League Championship play-off FinalThe 2009 Football League Championship play-off Final was a football match played at Wembley Stadium on 25 May 2009, at the end of the 2008–09 season. The match determined the third and final team to gain promotion from the Championship to the Premier League, and was contested by Sheffield United,...
- 2009
Personal life
Thompson is an accomplished musician and in May 2008 he penned a song for Cardiff's FA Cup Final2008 FA Cup Final
The 2008 FA Cup Final was a football match held at Wembley Stadium on 17 May 2008 and was the final match of the 2007–08 FA Cup competition. The match was the 127th FA Cup Final, and the second to be held at the new Wembley Stadium since its redevelopment. The match was contested by Portsmouth and...
appearance. His dad Graham is also a musician and plays in a Glasgow pub band called Dr. Cook and the Boners.
He is married to Joanne.