Jason Thomson

Jason Thomson
Personal information
Full nameJason Thomson
Date of birth26 July 1987
Place of birthEdinburgh, Scotland
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Playing positionRight-back
Club information
Current team
Raith Rovers
Number2
Youth career
Loanhead Boys Club
2003–2005Heart of Midlothian
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2004–2012Heart of Midlothian42(0)
2006–2007→ Livingston (loan)18(0)
2011→ Dunfermline Athletic (loan)12(1)
2012→ Raith Rovers (loan)5(0)
2012–Raith Rovers66(2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 11:50, 21 September 2014 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Jason Thomson (born 26 July 1987 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish professional footballer currently playing for Scottish Championship club Raith Rovers. Thomson is a right-back and has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, Livingston and Dunfermline.

Career

Youth career

A Hearts supporter[1] Thomson began his career playing for Loanhead Boys Club before joining Hearts Youth Academy signing a professional contract with the club in July 2003.[2]

Hearts

He earned an unexpectedly early debut in March 2005, when a flu epidemic at Tynecastle forced Hearts' head coach John Robertson into naming a plethora of youngsters in his first team squad against Inverness Caledonian Thistle.[3] Thomson started and impressed against the Highland side, and was rewarded with two further first team appearances that season.

It was a different story in 2005–06 however, as a wave of new signings and Hearts' impressive form ensured Thomson spent the entire season playing reserve and under-19 football. In search of further playing time, Thomson was reunited with John Robertson, by then Livingston manager, for the 2006–07 season.

Under Stephen Frail towards the end of the 2007–08 season Jason played the final 5 games of the season. This meant upon Csaba Laszlo's arrival Jason was a part of the first team squad. He went on to start the season at Right back in Robbie Neilson's absence and played a squad part for much of the season covering when either Neilson or Lee Wallace were out. He signed a new 3-year deal in April 2009.[4] Jason returned to the first team with a start against local rivals Hibs on 7 November 2009 replacing Craig Thomson in the starting line up and was voted the match sponsors man of the match in a very impressive display.[5]

First team appearances remained limited during season 2010–11 and at the start of the 2011–12 season he was loaned out to Dunfermline.[6] During his time he was advised that he would be free to find a new club in January or at the end of the season.[7] On his return he failed to make a further appearance and in March was sent on loan again to Raith Rovers.[8]

Livingston (loan)

In July 2006 Thomson joined Livingston on a season long loan.[9] He made his debut on 5 August in a 2–0 win over Queen of the South.[10] In all he made 21 appearances in all competitions.[11]

Dunfermline (loan)

On 7 July 2011 Thomson Joined Dunfermline on a six-month loan deal.[12][13] He made his debut on the opening day of the season against St. Mirren at East End Park[14] and scored his first goal for the club against Kilmarnock on 10 September.[15] He had played every game for the club until Dunfermline played parent club Hearts and was unable to play due to a gentlemans agreement.[16] Thomson admitted he would be happy to make his loan deal permanent as he is delighted to be playing regular first team football.[17] At the start of November Thomson suffered a groin injury.[18] It had been suspected he had played his last game for the club with his loan deal expiring at the start of January,[19] however he returned from injury in Dunfermline's game against St. Johnstone on Christmas Eve.[20] Despite wanting to stay, on 29 December Dunfermline revealed they had not extended his loan spell and he returned to Hearts.[21]

Raith Rovers

On 2 March 2012, Thomson joined Scottish First Division side Raith Rovers on loan until the end of the season.[22] He made his debut the following day, playing the full match in a 5–0 win over Greenock Morton.[23] Thomson moved to Raith on a permanent basis at the end of the season.[24]

Career Statistics

As of 5 March 2012[25][26]
Club statistics
Club Season League Scottish Cup League Cup Other Total
App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals App Goals
Hearts 2004–05 season 4000000040
Livingston 2006–07 season 180002010210
Hearts 2007–08 season 5000000050
Hearts 2008–09 season 110000000110
Hearts 2009–10 season 160001000170
Hearts 2010–11 season 6000000060
Dunfermline 2011–12 season 121002000141
Raith Rovers 2011–12 season 5000000050
Total 73 1 0 0 5 0 1 0 82 1

Notes

  1. ↑ "Jason Thomson Team profile". Heart of Midlothian F.C. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  2. ↑ "Jason Thomson Dunfermline Profile". Dunfermline Athletic F.C. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  3. ↑ "Inverness in rude health as Hearts denied a sniff". Scotsman Publications. The Scotsman. 14 March 2005. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  4. ↑ "Thomson signs new contract at Hearts". Scotsman Publications. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  5. ↑ "Hearts 0 – 0". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 7 November 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  6. ↑ "Par-fect move for Jason". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  7. ↑ "Defender Jason Thomson told he is free to leave Hearts". Daily Record. 7 December 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
  8. ↑ "Loan deals for duo". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 2 March 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  9. ↑ "Thomson to go on loan". Scotsman Publications. 6 July 2006. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  10. ↑ "Livingston 2 Queen of the South 0". Livi Mad. 5 August 2006. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  11. ↑ "Jason Thomson Stats". Soccerbase. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  12. ↑ "Jason Thomson grateful for fresh start". The Scotsman. 8 July 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  13. ↑ "Dunfermline take Hearts defender Jason Thomson on loan". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  14. ↑ "Dunfermline 0 – 0 St Mirren". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  15. ↑ "Kilmarnock 3 – 2 Dunfermline". BBC Sport. British Broadcasting Corporation. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  16. ↑ "On-loan Thomson won’t face Hearts". Scotsman Publications. The Scotsman. 8 October 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  17. ↑ "Defender Jason Thomson begs Hearts to make his move to Dunfermline permanent". Daily Record. 19 September 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  18. ↑ "Crocked Jason Thomson unlikely to play for Dunfermline again". Daily Record. 8 November 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
  19. ↑ "Dunfermline defender Jason Thomson desperate to return from injury before loan spell ends". Daily Record. 9 November 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
  20. ↑ "Dunfermline 0 – 3 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. BBC. 24 December 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
  21. ↑ "Manager on Thursday". Dunfermline F.C. 29 October 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
  22. ↑ "McGlynn Strengthens Squad". Raith Rovers F.C. 2 March 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  23. ↑ "Raith Rovers 5 – 0 Greenock Morton". Scottish Football League. 3 March 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  24. ↑ "Scottish Division One ins and outs". BBC Sport (BBC). 5 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  25. ↑ "Jason Thomson Soccerway Stats". Soccerway. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  26. ↑ "Jason Thomson ESPN Stats". Retrieved 29 October 2011.

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