Steve Thompson (footballer, born 1964)
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Steven James Thompson[1] | ||
Date of birth | [1] | 2 November 1964||
Place of birth | Oldham,[1] England | ||
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2] | ||
Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
Team information | |||
Current team | Oldham Athletic (head of recruitment) | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1982–1991 | Bolton Wanderers | 333 | (50) |
1991 | Luton Town | 5 | (0) |
1991–1995 | Leicester City | 127 | (18) |
1995–1997 | Burnley | 49 | (1) |
1997–2000 | Rotherham United | 103 | (14) |
2000–2001 | Halifax Town | 36 | (2) |
2001–2002 | Leigh RMI | 8 | (0) |
Total | 661 | (85) | |
Managerial career | |||
2008–2009 | Blackpool (co-caretaker) | ||
2012 | Blackpool (caretaker) | ||
2013 | Blackpool (caretaker) | ||
2023 | Oldham Athletic (caretaker) | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Steven James Thompson (born 2 November 1964) is an English retired professional footballer who played as a midfielder. He is the Head of Recruitment for National League side Oldham Athletic.
Playing career
Thompson started his playing career as an apprentice at
On 24 February 1995, Thompson moved to
Coaching career
Blackpool
Thompson started coaching with the Centre of Excellence at Blackpool before becoming Head of the Youth Department in 2005. Following the appointment of
Three and a half years later, when Holloway left to become manager of Crystal Palace, Thompson was appointed caretaker manager before the match at Derby County on 3 November. It was Holloway who had picked the team, however. After the match, which Blackpool lost 4–1, Thompson stated his interest in applying for the job on a full-time basis.[9] Blackpool won their next fixture, with Thompson still in charge, 2–0 at Sheffield Wednesday.[10]
He resumed his caretaker role two months later when Michael Appleton left to become manager of Blackburn Rovers. He picked the team to face Charlton Athletic on 12 January, but they lost 2–1.[11]
Huddersfield Town
On 6 June 2014, Thompson was hired as Mark Robins' new assistant manager at Huddersfield Town. He retained the position under new Huddersfield Manager Chris Powell.
Leeds United
On 18 December 2014, Thompson was hired as Neil Redfearn's new assistant at Leeds United. On 2 April 2015, Thompson was suspended by then Leeds director of football, Nicola Salerno for an 'internal matter'. Head Coach Neil Redfearn was kept in the dark as to why Thompson had been suspended.[12]
On 24 June 2015, on the day Salerno left the club,[13] Salerno gave an interview to Sky Sports, saying about Thompson: "I had a bad relationship with Steve but I didn't speak to Massimo about him."[14]
Preston North End
On 1 July 2015, Thompson was appointed first-team coach of newly promoted
Oldham Athletic
On 9 November 2022, it was announced that Thompson had been appointed as Head of Recruitment at his hometown club Oldham Athletic. On 17 September 2023, he was appointed interim manager following the sacking of David Unsworth.[16] He held this caretaker position until 12 October with a managerial appointment imminent.[17]
Personal life
His son, Curtis, signed as a first-year professional with Blackpool for the 2012–13 season.
Managerial statistics
- As of 7 October 2023
Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
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G | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
Blackpool (caretaker) | 3 November 2012 | 7 November 2012 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 50.00 | |
Blackpool (caretaker) | 11 January 2013 | 18 February 2013 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 37.50 | |
Oldham Athletic (caretaker) | 17 September 2023 | 12 October 2023 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 50.00 | |
Total | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.00 |
Honours
Individual
References
- ^ a b c "Steve Thompson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 6 April 2020.
- ISBN 978-0-356-14354-5.
- ^ Powell, David (29 May 1989). "Happy days return to Burnden Park" (reprint). The Times. NewsBank. Retrieved 11 June 2019.
- ^ "Thompson looking forward to Leicester game". Blackpool. 10 August 2007. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
- bbc.co.uk. 4 March 2008. Retrieved 26 October 2008.
- ^ "Larry delighted by Parkes and Thompson stay". Blackpool. 7 March 2008. Retrieved 21 October 2008.
- bbc.co.uk. 26 December 2008. Retrieved 26 December 2008.
- ^ Canavan, Steve (28 December 2008). "Parkes: Give me the Pool job". Blackpool Gazette. Retrieved 28 December 2008.
- ^ "Blackpool: Steve Thompson wants to replace Ian Holloway" – BBC Sport, 3 November 2012
- ^ "Sheffield Wednesday 0–2 Blackpool". BBC Sport. British Broadcast Corporation. 6 November 2012. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ "Charlton 2–1 Blackpool". BBC Sport. British Broadcast Corporation. 12 January 2013. Retrieved 30 August 2013.
- ^ "Leeds United suspend assistant manager Steve Thompson". The Guardian. 2 April 2015. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ^ "AGREEMENT REACHED WITH SALERNO". Leeds United. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ "Leeds United under Massimo Cellino - Nicola Salerno lifts the lid". Sky Sports. 24 June 2015. Retrieved 24 June 2015.
- ^ "Steve Thompson Joins Preston North End Coaching Staff". PNEFC. 1 July 2015. Retrieved 1 July 2015.
- ^ "David Unsworth". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 17 September 2023. Retrieved 9 October 2023.
- ^ "Steve Thompson & Neil Redfearn". www.oldhamathletic.co.uk. 12 October 2023. Retrieved 12 October 2023.
- ^ Lynch. The Official P.F.A. Footballers Heroes. p. 148.
External links
- Steve Thompson at Soccerbase