Tyrone Thompson

Tyrone Thompson

Personal information
Full name	Tyrone I'Yungo Thompson
Date of birth	8 May 1982 (1982-05-08) (age 29)
Place of birth	Sheffield, England
Height	5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Playing position	Midfielder, Striker
Club information
Current club	FC Halifax Town
Youth career
	Sheffield United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2000–2003	Sheffield United	1	(0)
2002	→ Lincoln City (loan)	1	(0)
2003	→ Doncaster Rovers (loan)	1	(0)
2003–2004	Huddersfield Town	2	(0)
2004–2005	Scarborough	43	(2)
2005–2007	Halifax Town	79	(1)
2007–2008	Crawley Town	44	(4)
2008–2010	Torquay United	47	(1)
2010–2011	Mansfield Town	18	(1)
2011	Grimsby Town	3	(1)
2011-	FC Halifax Town
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 10:22, 28 August 2011 (UTC). † Appearances (Goals).

Tyrone I'Yungo Thompson^[1] (born 8 May 1982) is an English professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for FC Halifax Town.

He has previously played for Sheffield United, Lincoln City, Doncaster Rovers, Huddersfield Town, Scarborough, Halifax Town, Crawley Town, Torquay United, Mansfield Town and Grimsby Town.

Contents 1 Career 1.1 Sheffield United 1.2 Huddersfield Town 1.3 Scarborough 1.4 Halifax Town 1.5 Crawley Town 1.6 Torquay United 1.7 Mansfield Town 1.8 Grimsby Town 1.9 FC Halifax Town 2 References 3 External links

Career

Sheffield United

Thompson attended King Edward VII School in Sheffield and joined Sheffield United's Centre of Excellence at the age of nine.^[2][3] He progressed to being a trainee with United and turned professional in July 2000. He made his first team debut on 22 August 2000 as United beat Lincoln City 6–1 in a first round first leg League Cup tie,^[4] Thompson replacing David Kelly as a 73rd minute substitute. He started the second leg, a 1–0 away defeat for United.^[5]

Unable to establish himself in the first team, Thompson joined Lincoln City on loan in October 2002,^[6] making his debut in a 4–3 Football League Trophy win at home to York City on 22 October.^[7] He played two further games for Lincoln, a draw at home to Bury in the league and a defeat at home to Shrewsbury Town in the Football League Trophy,^[8][9] before returning to Sheffield United in November 2002. He played in the FA Cup fourth round, as United won 4–3 at home to Ipswich Town with a last minute winner from Paul Peschisolido,^[10] but this would be his final appearance for Sheffield United. In March 2003 he joined Doncaster Rovers on loan until the end of the season,^[11] but played just once in the Conference National for them, in a 1–1 draw at home to Morecambe.^[12] He was released by Sheffield United in May 2003.^[13]

Huddersfield Town

He moved to Huddersfield Town in July 2003,^[14] but made only two first team appearances, starting the 2–2 draw at home to Cambridge United on the opening day of the season and coming on as a second-half substitute for Andy Holdsworth in the 3–0 win at home to Northampton Town on 13 September.^[15][16]

Scarborough

A move to Scarborough followed in June 2004,^[17] where he was an ever-present the following season.

Halifax Town

He rejected a new contract with Scarborough in June 2005,^[18] joining Halifax Town on a monthly contract in August 2005.^[19] In October 2005 he signed a contract until the end of that season and was called up to the England semi-professional squad.^[20][21] He signed a further contract extension to the end of the following season in February 2006.^[22] In November 2006 he accused Northwich Victoria captain Stuart Elliott of racial abuse and an official complaint was lodged with the Football Association.^[23][24] Elliott was later cleared.^[25] Thompson was a first team regular but, despite the offer of new contract at Halifax, he failed to make contact with the West Yorkshire club and became a free agent at the end of the 2006–07 season.^[26]

Crawley Town

It was later reported that he was a possible target for Halifax's Conference rivals York City,^[27] but joined Crawley Town on 27 June 2007.^[28] He was appointed as Crawley's captain, but was linked with a move to Forest Green Rovers in January 2008, with Crawley turning down a £15,000 bid.^[29]

Torquay United

Thompson signed for Torquay United on a two-year contract on 20 May 2008,^[30] despite having agreed a new contract with Crawley.^[31] His Torquay debut came on the opening day of the season, a 1–1 draw at home to Histon,^[32] and he quickly became a regular in Paul Buckle's side. His first Torquay goal came on 20 September as Torquay won 2–0 at home to Eastbourne Borough.^[33]

Mansfield Town

He was released by Torquay on 15 May 2010 along with six other players.^[34]

On 21 July 2010, Thompson signed with Conference National side Mansfield Town F.C..^[35] He was released on 12 May 2011.

Grimsby Town

On 18 August 2011 he joined Grimsby Town on non-contract basis.^[36] Following 3 games and 1 goal for The Mariners he was released from his short term deal on 30 August 2011 with Grimsby stating that he had only been cover for the injured Anthony Church.^[37]

FC Halifax Town

On 21 October 2011 he joined FC Halifax Town.^[38]

On 18th November Thompson rejoined Lincoln City FC] unitl 8th January 2012

References

External links

• Tyrone Thompson career stats at Soccerbase

Persondata
Name	Thompson, Tyrone I'Yungo
Alternative names	Thompson, Tyrone
Short description	Professional footballer
Date of birth	1982-05-08
Place of birth	Sheffield, England
Date of death
Place of death