If you’ve been on Celtic Quick News since the beginning you’ll know how high a regard I hold Alan Thompson. In 2004 I called him the most influential Celtic midfielder since the Lisbon Lions. His goal won us our first Champions League points, he scored the only goal of our two-legged Uefa Cup tie against Barcelona in 2004, he has scored two thirds of our competitive goals on German soil and his deliveries for Larsson, Hartson and Sutton were legendary. His free kicks and corners always threatened.
He also punished Rangers more than any other midfield player in the last 40 years, scoring seven goals against them.
We have had many more skilful midfielders, but no one since the Lions came closed to making the impact of Alan Thompson in the games it really mattered.
We wish him well.
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Best Thommo goal
Thanks for the memories Thommo – so many good goals, deliveries and performances. The above is my favourite. I will also never forgot your goal in Stuttgart, I had a few bob then and liked a punt….. bet Celtic to win – gutted at the end but delighted the saver I had on Thommo for the first goal meant I broke even.
I will not speculate about the reasons, whatever they are I wish you all the best Thommo and hope to see you back in football in the future.
HAIL HAIL
Alan Thompson was a great player for us. He wasn’t without skill, but his main talent was being there when it counted and winning – a bit like Joe Ledley. Super Joe is a different type of player again, but he’s a winner and he likes skelping the Currant Buns.
Great article Paul,
Im gutted to see thommo go, he gave me many joyous moments as a celtic fan, his right footed goal at ibrox in a 2-0 victory, my first visit to the piggery, a personal highlight, a true celtic legend, miss you already thommo
Mort
Ha – we may never see another picture of a surprised building, but then again;-)
South of Tunis @ 11.00
If you want a dark horse, how about Poland?
The clueless fishwife would be gutted to hear any good news about the ole Celts, like us winnin’ the League.
Anyways, off into Shangri -La with new Mr and Mrs D.Trucks live album on the ole stereo.
I guess if you’re christened ‘Derek Trucks’ then the only thing you can do in your life is play the guitar like ole Duane.
Paul67 – agree with your points on Tommo – I wish him well.
Many important individuals have previously left Celtic Park (for a variety of reasons) and we have survived and moved on – am sure his departure will be no different.
Any idle speculation on our part will only keep the story live for the LL.
It’s obvious Peter Lawwell sacked Thommo.
The reason? Just to annoy Kev Jungle.
good luck to AT…………..and Kevneverbeeninthejungle……away and speculate elsewhere ya rocket
as for the Euros …. France at the prices…Spain and Germany far too short
Sad to see Thommo go in the way he has!
I for one would like to know what happened between Thommo and Lenny that led to Thommo being sacked over the phone,,,such a sad sad way for a Celtic Great to go??
Hail hail
The Token Tim on 4 June, 2012 at 10:53 said:
Alan Thomson Hunskelper Extraodinaire!…
Exactly what I put up on the previous thread and on Twitter last night…
A fantastic player to wear the Hoops!
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
What a shame that thins appear to have ended messily for AT. A wonderful player and a real winner.
However, I think this might have been coming for a while…
Tom McLaughlin on 4 June, 2012 at 11:19 said:
It’s obvious Peter Lawwell sacked Thommo.
The reason? Just to annoy Kev Jungle.
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It’s good to know another – alive to the situation Tim :)))
Hail Hail
Any truth in the rumour we are about to bring Kenny McDowall home??
79 caps ——-
Dark horse ?
Poland ?
Too much of a dark horse for me . It feels like giving money away .
ibleedgreenandwhite1 at 11:20:
I for one would like to know what happened between Thommo and Lenny that led to Thommo being sacked over the phone,,,such a sad sad way for a Celtic Great to go??
If you read the Celtic statement you will know that the phone call took place as Alan Thompson didn’t attend a meeting arranged between him and Neil Lennon in Newcastle.
As for wanting to know the specifics, I think these things are better not known. Why should we be told the specific details, these things are for those involved to sort out, not us fans.
Mort
Good luck to the guy, but life and things change.
Some of my happiest times and memories were due to the skills of guys like AT.
Thommo merited more than one England cap.
Mort on 4 June, 2012 at 11:23 said:
That’s exactly right. Maybe it’s something that we have no need or business knowing.
Magnificentseven on 4 June, 2012 at 11:19 said:
good luck to AT…………..and Kevneverbeeninthejungle……away and speculate elsewhere ya rocket
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Ah, another who seeks a cosy wee ride on the – Garden is always rosy bus.
Mort 11.23
Quite agree . Why give the MSM details they can twist?
Guys, this is a Celtic blog so can we get back to talking about Rangers please? :-)
KevJungle – “1st Flag on the JUNGLE roof for LENNON’S LION’S” on 4 June, 2012 at 11:10
Funny way of showing it!!
You talk keech…..HENCE I am ruling you out as having serious input.
You kicked off on the Thommo subject now our custodians are sleeping wae the huns?
Where will it all end?
Mort on 4 June, 2012 at 11:23 said:
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Who sanctioned the statement ?
Was it a ‘source’ ?
Paul67
Do you know the reason why he was sacked?
So many stories last season about leading players astray on trips away.
KevJungle – “1st Flag on the JUNGLE roof for LENNON’S LION’S” on 4 June, 2012 at 11:25 said:
Magnificentseven on 4 June, 2012 at 11:19 said:
good luck to AT…………..and Kevneverbeeninthejungle……away and speculate elsewhere ya rocket
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Ah, another who seeks a cosy wee ride on the – Garden is always rosy bus.
who said anything about a cosy ride…you know nothing of what happened…you are just a clown with a grudge against Celtic….strange for a Celtic man!!!!!
You make statements with no basis in fact ..alive to the situation?? more dead between the ears
Kevin
Who sanctioned the statement ?
Celtic FC.
Was it a ‘source’ ?
Eh? It was an official statement. Is that not enough for you?
Mort
Anyone else at work today? Show of hail hails please!
Seriouslycontemplatinga2hourlunch CSC
Fin75 on 4 June, 2012 at 11:26
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It will all end when….Celtic PLC announce that, the GB have bought their SB’s .
Sad to hear about Thommo’s departure from the club. I can only thank him for his efforts and wish him the very best for the future.
Are they dead yet?!
T4
Rocketman
Hail Hail. At work today and tomorrow. No jubilee celebrations in this small part of Ulster (much to the annoyance of a many number of people who work here).
Mort
My 18th Wedding Anniversary and unfortunately I am still being told what to do…I am being dragged to the Shops.
Keep the Faith!
Hail Hail!
Mort on 4 June, 2012 at 11:28
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No, it’s not enough!
Breeny on 4 June, 2012 at 11:22 said:
Any truth in the rumour we are about to bring Kenny McDowall home??
I think he is at his spiritual HOME!!
larssonse7en… nice wee goal indeed. Big bad johns was no bad either!
All the very best to Thommo in all aspects of his life. A great Celt! Now to read the club statement…
KevJungle – “1st Flag on the JUNGLE roof for LENNON’S LION’S” on 4 June, 2012 at 11:29
**tumbleweed**
Magnificentseven on 4 June, 2012 at 11:28 said:
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Yeah, yeah, yeah!
Whatever.
Laird of the Smiles aka PMTYH
When I first heard the news that we needed a new First team coach, two names immediately sprung to mind.
Steve Clarke and Kenny McDowall.
Mort