[Archived] David Thompson Retires

[LeftWinger]

Can't see it mentioned elsewhere

Thompson Forced to Quit

Great player I thought - real shame - was great for us when he first came.

[Tim Southampton Rover]

It's a shame when someone who really loves football and gives 100% all the time has to end his career prematurely.

Always unlucky with injuries and never really found the form which meant he got his first call up to the England squad.

[Alex Rover]

That's very upsetting news. I was a big fan of his and so was Sven Gordon when he picked him for England squads as a still relative unknown whilst playing with little ol'Rovers.

All the best Tommo and thanks

[broadsword]

Sad end for a great little player.

I'd love to know what he gets up to after retiring as he doesn't strike me as a stereotypical footballer.

All the best, David.

[rover6]

Great long-range efforts against Charlton and CSKA Sofia spring to mind. When he made his debut (Boro, I think) people were mightily excited about his talent, especially his combination of work-rate and skill. Coventry fans were devastated when the protracted transfer to Rovers went through. Good luck to him in his post-footy career.

From what people have been saying, the Irish youngster in the reserves, Alan Judge, is in the same mould as Tommo. I.e small, skilful, tenacious and can play RM and CM. If he does ever reach Tommo's peak, he'd have done very, very well.

[John]

Always enjoyed watching him play for BRFC. Was a really good player when at his peak and always ran his heart out.

All the best Tommo.

[rover_groo]

I was always keeping tabs on him since he was released by Bolton and it always amazed me as to why he was never able to get another club. It's a huge shame that he's had to take the decision to retire from the game. A fantastic player for us and I'm disappointed that he was never able to demonstrate his 'Flea Dance', he promised to do upon scoring!!

All the best for the future Thommo.

[laughatthedingles]

Pity pity pity! Let's hope the same doesn't happen to Reidy

goodbye thommo

[Ozz]

Is he dead or just retired?

[Wolves_Rover]

Is he dead or just retired?

Retired I think but it struck me that way too

Shame about it all though, thought he was a good pro.

[tcj_jones]

Really sympathetic for the lad. Always appeared to be a nice guy with a lot of time for the fans. I always had the impression he was a bit of a joker in the dressing room and a bit of a character. He didn't strike me as a typical footballer and I don't think he was the sort of person to be motivated by money, but rather through his love for the game. I hope he remains in football in some capacity.

I will always remember his stunning strike in the Carling Cup against Charlton when we came from two down to win 3-2.

Cheers Thommo!

[laughatthedingles]

He didn't strike me as a typical footballer and I don't think he was the sort of person to be motivated by money, but rather through his love for the game.

A completely correct statement, but how worrying is this when you really think about it!

[b12_simon]

A completely correct statement, but how worrying is this when you really think about it!

Sign of the times

A shame for Thommo. There can't be many in the game with a bad word to say about him.

[SAS]

He was a brilliant little player, i loved watching him, i will always remember him for his strike against charlton in the cup

[USABlue]

I loved that lil guy before his knees went. Shame for him, probably made more than I'll ever see though. Good luck to him for his future.