Jason Thomson

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Jason Thomson
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Thomson about to take a throw-in during his time at Arbroath in 2020.
Personal information
Full name Jason Thomson
Date of birth (1987-07-26) 26 July 1987 (age 37)
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Right-back
Youth career
Loanhead Boys Club
2003–2005 Heart of Midlothian
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2004–2012 Heart of Midlothian 42 (0)
2006–2007 → Livingston (loan) 18 (0)
2011 → Dunfermline Athletic (loan) 12 (1)
2012 → Raith Rovers (loan) 11 (0)
2012–2018 Raith Rovers 189 (10)
2018–2022 Arbroath 100 (4)
2022-2024 Kelty Hearts 44 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 22:53, 3 May 2024 (UTC)

Jason Thomson (born 26 July 1987) is a Scottish retired professional footballer who used to play for Kelty Hearts has called time on his playing career. Thomson is a right-back and has previously played for Heart of Midlothian, Livingston, Dunfermline, Raith Rovers, Arbroath and Kelty Hearts.

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Career

Youth career

A Hearts supporter [1] Edinburgh-born 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] He was selected for the Lothian Schools XI in 2002 while a pupil at Beeslack High School (Penicuik), along with other Hearts youngsters John Armstrong, David Gray and Andrew Driver. [3]

Hearts

Thomson 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. [4] 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 Thomson played the final five games of the season. This meant upon Csaba László's arrival he 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 three-year deal in April 2009. [5] Thomson 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. [6]

First team appearances remained limited during season 2010–11 and at the start of the 2011–12 season he was loaned out to Dunfermline. [7] During this time he was advised that he would be free to find a new club in January or at the end of the season. [8] On his return he failed to make a further appearance and in March was sent on loan again to Raith Rovers. [9]

Livingston (loan)

In July 2006, Thomson joined Livingston on a season-long loan. [10] He made his debut on 5 August, in a 2–0 win over Queen of the South. [11] In all he made 21 appearances in all competitions. [12]

Dunfermline (loan)

On 7 July 2011, Thomson Joined Dunfermline on a six-month loan deal. [13] [14] He made his debut on the opening day of the season against St Mirren at East End Park [15] and scored his first goal for the club against Kilmarnock on 10 September. [16] He had played every game for the club until Dunfermline played parent club Hearts and he was unable to play due to a gentlemans agreement. [17] Thomson admitted he would be happy to make his loan deal permanent as he was delighted to be playing regular first team football. [18] At the start of November Thomson suffered a groin injury. [19] It had been suspected he had played his last game for the club with his loan deal expiring at the start of January, [20] however he returned from injury in Dunfermline's game against St Johnstone on Christmas Eve. [21] Despite wanting to stay, on 29 December Dunfermline revealed they had not extended his loan spell and he returned to Hearts. [22]

Raith Rovers

On 2 March 2012, Thomson joined Scottish First Division side Raith Rovers on loan until the end of the season. [23] He made his debut the following day, playing the full match in a 5–0 win over Greenock Morton. [24] Thomson moved to Raith on a permanent basis at the end of the season. [25] [26]

On 6 April 2014, Thomson captained Raith Rovers as they defeated Rangers 1–0 at Easter Road to win the Scottish Challenge Cup. [27] At the end of the 2017–18 season he left Raith Rovers. [28]

Arbroath

In May 2018, Thomson signed for Scottish League One club Arbroath. [29] In his first season at Arbroath, the club won the League One title, and ahead of the new season in the Scottish Championship, Thomson signed a new contract until the end of the 2020–21 season. [30]

Kelty Hearts

Thomson signed for Kelty Hearts in September 2022 [31] and extended his contract with the club at the end of the season. [32]

On 12 May 2024, Thomson announced his retirement, bringing an end to his playing career. [33]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Hearts 2004–05 [34] Scottish Premier League 4000000040
2005–06 [35] 0000000000
2006–07 [12] 0000000000
2007–08 [36] 5000000050
2008–09 [37] 110000000110
2009–10 [38] 160001000170
2010–11 [39] 6000000060
2011–12 [40] 0000000000
Total420001000430
Livingston (loan) 2006–07 [12] Scottish First Division 18000201 [lower-alpha 1] 0210
Dunfermline Athletic (loan) 2011–12 [40] Scottish Premier League 121002000141
Raith Rovers (loan) 2011–12 [40] Scottish First Division 110000000110
Raith Rovers 2012–13 [41] Scottish First Division 35040303 [lower-alpha 1] 0450
2013–14 [42] Scottish Championship 33240205 [lower-alpha 1] 0442
2014–15 [43] 36040201 [lower-alpha 1] 0430
2015–16 [44] 26100304 [lower-alpha 2] 0331
2016–17 [45] 23010402 [lower-alpha 3] 0300
2017–18 [46] Scottish League One 36710406 [lower-alpha 4] 0477
Total1891014018021024210
Arbroath 2018–19 [47] Scottish League One 32210402 [lower-alpha 1] 0392
2019–20 [48] Scottish Championship 18120411 [lower-alpha 1] 0252
2020–21 [49] 250005100301
2021-22 [50] 21131003 [lower-alpha 5] 0272
2022-23 [51] 40-510091
Total100461183601308
Kelty Hearts 2022-23 [51] Scottish League One 16000-1 [lower-alpha 1] 0170
2023-24 [52] 28020402 [lower-alpha 1] 0360
Total440204030530
Career total4161522145331051419
  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. ↑ Two appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Premiership play-offs
  3. ↑ Appearances in the Championship play-offs
  4. ↑ Four Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the Championship play-offs
  5. ↑ One appearance in the Scottish Challenge Cup and two in the League One play-offs.

Notes

  1. ↑ "Jason Thomson Team profile". Heart of Midlothian F.C. Archived from the original on 5 October 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  2. ↑ "Jason Thomson Dunfermline Profile". Dunfermline Athletic F.C. Archived from the original on 9 November 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  3. ↑ Driver steers Select to Scottish Cup win, The Scotsman, 25 May 2002
  4. ↑ "Inverness in rude health as Hearts denied a sniff". The Scotsman. 14 March 2005. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  5. ↑ "Thomson signs new contract at Hearts". Scotsman Publications. 29 April 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  6. ↑ "Hearts 0 – 0". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 November 2009. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  7. ↑ "Par-fect move for Jason". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 7 July 2011. Archived from the original on 10 August 2011. Retrieved 30 October 2011.
  8. ↑ "Defender Jason Thomson told he is free to leave Hearts". Daily Record. Glasgow. 7 December 2011. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
  9. ↑ "Loan deals for duo". Heart of Midlothian F.C. 2 March 2012. Archived from the original on 5 March 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.
  10. ↑ "Thomson to go on loan". Scotsman Publications. 6 July 2006. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  11. ↑ "Livingston 2 Queen of the South 0". Livi Mad. 5 August 2006. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  12. 1 2 3 "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2006/2007". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  13. ↑ "Jason Thomson grateful for fresh start". The Scotsman. 8 July 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  14. ↑ "Dunfermline take Hearts defender Jason Thomson on loan". BBC Sport. BBC. 7 July 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.
  15. ↑ "Dunfermline 0 – 0 St Mirren". BBC Sport. BBC. 25 July 2011. Retrieved 28 October 2011.[ permanent dead link ]
  16. ↑ "Kilmarnock 3 – 2 Dunfermline". BBC Sport. BBC. 10 September 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  17. ↑ "On-loan Thomson won't face Hearts". The Scotsman. 8 October 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  18. ↑ "Defender Jason Thomson begs Hearts to make his move to Dunfermline permanent". Daily Record. Glasgow. 19 September 2011. Retrieved 29 October 2011.
  19. ↑ "Crocked Jason Thomson unlikely to play for Dunfermline again". Daily Record. Glasgow. 8 November 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
  20. ↑ "Dunfermline defender Jason Thomson desperate to return from injury before loan spell ends". Daily Record. Glasgow. 9 November 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
  21. ↑ "Dunfermline 0 – 3 St Johnstone". BBC Sport. BBC. 24 December 2011. Retrieved 24 December 2011.
  22. ↑ "Manager on Thursday". Dunfermline F.C. 29 October 2011. Archived from the original on 26 May 2012. Retrieved 30 December 2011.
  23. ↑ "McGlynn Strengthens Squad". Raith Rovers F.C. 2 March 2012. Retrieved 2 March 2012.[ permanent dead link ]
  24. ↑ "Raith Rovers 5 – 0 Greenock Morton". Scottish Football League. 3 March 2012. Archived from the original on 22 May 2012. Retrieved 5 March 2012.
  25. ↑ "Jason Thomson Signs". Raith Rovers F.C. 24 May 2012. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  26. ↑ "Scottish Division One ins and outs". BBC Sport. BBC. 5 August 2012. Retrieved 8 August 2012.
  27. ↑ Southwick, Andrew (6 April 2014). "Raith Rovers 1–0 Rangers". BBC Sport. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  28. ↑ "Jason Thomson". Raith Rovers F.C. 26 May 2018. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  29. ↑ Robertson, Neil (29 May 2018). "Arbroath boss Dick Campbell delighted as he signs defender Jason Thomson". The Courier. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  30. ↑ "Jason Thomson – Contract Extension". Arbroath F.C. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  31. ↑ "Jason Thomson signs after Arbroath departure". Dunfermline Press. Retrieved 2 September 2022.
  32. ↑ "Jason Thomson signs contract extension at Kelty Hearts". www.thecourier.co.uk. 18 May 2023.
  33. ↑ "Jason Thomson Departs". www.keltyhearts.co.uk. 12 May 2024. Retrieved 12 May 2024.
  34. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2004/2005". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  35. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2005/2006". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  36. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2007/2008". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  37. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2008/2009". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  38. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2009/2010". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  39. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2010/2011". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  40. 1 2 3 "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2011/2012". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  41. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  42. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  43. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  44. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  45. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  46. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 6 November 2017.
  47. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2018/2019". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  48. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2019/2020". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 24 August 2019.
  49. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2020/2021". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 2 June 2021.
  50. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2021/2022". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  51. 1 2 "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2022/2023". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2024.
  52. ↑ "Games played by Jason Thomson in 2023/2024". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 3 May 2024.

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