Robbie Thomson

This article is about Scottish footballer. For the Minor League Baseball player and Major League Baseball coach, see Rob Thomson. For the Australian rules footballer, see Robbie Thompson. For other uses, see Robert Thompson (disambiguation) and Robert Thomson (disambiguation).
Robbie Thomson
Personal information
Date of birth7 March 1993
Place of birthScotland
Playing positionGoalkeeper
Club information
Current team
Cowdenbeath
Number17
Youth career
Celtic
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps†(Gls)†
2012–2013Celtic0(0)
2012→ Stenhousemuir (loan)7(0)
2013→ Airdrie United (loan)11(0)
2013–2014Rochdale1(0)
2014–Cowdenbeath9(0)
National team‡
2008Scotland U151(0)
2008Scotland U163(0)
2008–2010Scotland U179(0)
2011Scotland U191(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 23:13, 17 November 2014 (UTC).

† Appearances (Goals).

‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16:54, 21 July 2014 (UTC)

Robbie Thomson (born 7 March 1993) is a Scottish footballer who currently plays for Cowdenbeath as a goalkeeper.[1] He has previously played for Celtic, Stenhousemuir, Airdrie United and Rochdale.

Career

Thomson began his career at Celtic, joining aged nine and in January 2012, he signed a new two-year contract with the club.[2] However, he failed to make an appearance for the club. During his time at Celtic he spent time out on loan, firstly at Stenhousemuir in September 2012, where he made his debut against Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the League Cup,[3] then in February 2013, at Airdrie United.[4] His time at Airdrie came to an end after he suffered a hand injury during a match against Dumbarton on 20 April 2013.[5]

After being released by Celtic, Thomson went on trial at Carlisle United[6] and Oldham Athletic.[7] He signed for Rochdale on 26 July 2013, after impressing while on trial.[8] After signing, Thomson said he believed joining Rochdale "was the best move" for his career.[9] Thomson was back-up goalkeeper behind Josh Lillis for the majority of the season until he made his debut for the club against Mansfield Town on 26 December 2013, as Lillis was absent, due to illness. Thomson kept a clean sheet as Rochdale won 3–0.[10] This was to be his only appearance for the club and he was released by Rochdale at the end of the 2013–14 season.[11]

On 18 July 2014, Thomson signed for Cowdenbeath.[12][13]

International career

Thomson has played for Scotland at Under–15, Under–16, Under–17 and Under–19 levels.[14]

Personal life

Thomson is the son of former professional footballer Scott Y. Thomson.[13]

References

  1. ↑ Robbie Thomson career statistics at Soccerbase
  2. ↑ "Robbie Thomson agrees new deal with Celtic". Celtic Football Club Official Website. 13 January 2013. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  3. ↑ "Loan star Robbie shines for impressive Warriors". The Falkirk Herald. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  4. ↑ "SQUAD UPDATE". Airdrieonians F.C. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  5. ↑ "Thomson picks up hand injury". Scottish Professional Football League. 23 April 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  6. ↑ "Celtic, Hull and Middlesbrough players on trial at Carlisle". 27 June 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  7. ↑ "Look and learn". Oldham Evening Chronicle. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  8. ↑ "Dale clinch Thomson signature". Sky Sports. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  9. ↑ "Thomson Settling in Well". Rochdale A.F.C. Official Website. 22 August 2013. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  10. ↑ "Match Report: Dale 3–0 Mansfield Town". Rochdale A.F.C. Official Website. 26 December 2013. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.
  11. ↑ "Rochdale captain Peter Cavanagh released by promoted club". BBC Sport. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  12. ↑ "Goalkeeper Signs On". Cowdenbeath F.C. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  13. ↑ 13.0 13.1 Cowdenbeath: Goalkeeper Robbie Thomson wins contract, BBC Sport.
  14. ↑ "Robbie Thomson player profile". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 21 July 2014.