Chris Thompson - Player Profile
| Full Name: | Christopher David Thompson |
| Born: | 24/01/1960 |
| Died: | 05/06/2012 (age 52) |
| Place of Birth: | Walsall |
| Nationality: | England |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in |
| Position: | Midfield |
| First Team Debut: | 30/08/1986 v Middlesbrough (H) - Today League Division Three (old) |
| Signed: | 01/07/1986 (Free | Blackburn Rovers) |
| Left: | 01/07/1988 (Free | Blackpool) |
| International Caps: | England Youth - 2 |
Bio
Chris, who was a former England youth international, was one of a trio of players signed by Ray Mathias from Blackburn Rovers for the start of season 1986/87.
He made his Latics League debut on 30th August 1986 against Middlesbrough at Springfield Park, in a game that resulted in a 0-2 defeat.
He was an important member of the team that reached the quarter finals of the FA Cup that season and he along with Paul Jewell formed a prolific partnership with Bobby Campbell.
He spent two years at Springfield Park and he made 67+7 League appearances for the Blues and scored 12 League goals before joining neighbours Blackpool.
Chris sadly passed away, aged just 52 on 5th June 2012.
Playing Career
| Years | Club |
|---|---|
| 1977-1983 | Bolton Wanderers |
| 1983 | Lincoln City (loan) |
| 1983-1986 | Blackburn Rovers |
| 1986-1988 | Wigan Athletic |
| 1989-1990 | Blackpool |
| 1990 | Cardiff City |
| 1991 | Walsall |
Wigan Athletic Career
| League | FA Cup | League Cup | Other | Total | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | |
| 1987-1988 | 25 (6) | 3 | 1 (0) | 0 | 2 (0) | 1 | 1 (0) | 1 | 29 (6) | 5 | |
| 1986-1987 | 42 (1) | 9 | 6 (0) | 3 | 2 (0) | 0 | 5 (0) | 1 | 55 (1) | 13 | |
| TOTALS | 67 (7) | 12 | 7 (0) | 3 | 4 (0) | 1 | 6 (0) | 2 | 84 (7) | 18 | |
