Peter Thompson

<span class="head1">Anybody know owt about him?

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Pistol Pete in QPR sights</span>

24 January 2006

Linfield striker Peter Thompson could be a Queens Park Rangers player before the transfer window slams shut.</p>

The Coca-Cola Championship side will step up their interest in theNorthern Ireland international this week and are considering offeringhim a trial.</p>

Rangers boss Ian Holloway will watch Thompson tackle Glentoran intonight's Co Antrim Shield semi-final against Glentoran at Windsor Park(7.30).</p>

And he will be joined by Barnsley chief Andy Ritchie who is also searching for a frontman.</p>

Thompson impressed a QPR scout when he smashed in a hat-trick in the5-0 demolition of Armagh City in the fifth round of the NationwideIrish Cup.</p>

And Holloway, who recently revealed he was offered illegal 'bungs'as an inducement to sign players, wants another look at the player.</p>

Barnsley are keen on Thompson but Ritchie is also targeting Bradford City striker Dean Windass.</p>

Linfield chairman David Crawford said yesterday the club had not received any bids for the striker.</p>

&quot;All I know about Queens Park Rangers is what I read in the pressthat a scout was at the Irish Cup game,&quot; he said. &quot;Linfield have notreceived any offer from them.&quot;</p>

If Thompson does depart Windsor Park, Portadown hitman Gary Hamilton could replace him.</p>

Hamilton is on the move after he was informed at the weekend that he can find a new club.</p>

&quot;Two clubs in the Irish League and two from the Eircom League are interested in signing me,&quot; said Hamilton.</p>http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/story.jsp?story=676813

 

Think one or more of our strikers is heading for the exit door. Ritchie is obviously wanting another forward. My guess he's lost patience with Nardiello and he'll be on his bike, along with Conlon as soon as he can get rid.

 

Not us, but some info on Thompson

<div class="mxb"> <div class="sh"> Striker Thompson centre stage </div> </div> <font size="2"> <table width="203" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody><tr><td> <div> <div class="cap">Linfield's Peter Thompson has scored 10 goals in three matches</div> </div> </td></tr> </tbody></table> Speculation about a possible cross-channel move for Linfield strikerPeter Thompson will increase after his latest headline-grabbingexploits.</font>

<font size="2">The 21-year-old from east Belfast has scored aremarkable 10 goals in the Blues' last three matches and already has 14for the season.</font></p>

<font size="2">The Irish League's rumour mill has linked Thompson with a possible move to Scottish Premier club Aberdeen.</font></p>

<font size="2">And officials from the SPL outfit have been to Belfast to watch him play.</font></p>

<font size="2">The Dons might be advised to move smartly.</font></p>

<font size="2">If Thompson keeps on scoring at his current rate, a moveto Scotland or England is surely on the cards if Linfield get the rightoffer.</font></p>

<font size="2">But Blues boss David Jeffrey is anxious not to let the media stories unsettle his red-hot frontman.</font></p>

<font size="2">&quot;I have seen it in the past, where players lose formwhen the papers write stories about possible cross-channel moves,&quot; saidJeffrey.</font></p>

<font size="2"> <table width="203" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody><tr><td> <div> <div class="cap">Peter Thompson celebrates another hat-trick for Linfield</div> </div> </td></tr> </tbody></table> </font></p>

<font size="2">&quot;We want to make sure that does not happen with Peterbut the good thing is he is such a level-headed down-to-earth youngman. All this will not faze him.</font></p>

<font size="2">&quot;If he gets a good move, we will all wish him well. ButI have told him that if he does not, he can be a legend at Windsor Parkfor the next 10 years.&quot;</font></p>

<font size="2">Thompson himself is happy just to keep on scoring.</font></p>

<font size="2">&quot;The stories are not a distraction. There has been talkfor a while but I will not let it worry me. There has never been adirect approach to me or Linfield,&quot; said Thompson who joined Linfieldas a 17-year-old after being spotted playing for St Andrew's Boys.</font></p>

<font size="2">&quot;If the right offer came along for me and the club itwould have to be considered. But until that happens I will just keepgiving 100% for the club.&quot;</font></p>

<font size="2">Along with the transfer speculation, Thompson is being talked about in terms of an international call-up from Lawrie Sanchez.</font></p>

<font size="2">He was invited to take part in Northern Ireland training ahead of the World Cup game against Wales but could not get off work.</font></p>

<font size="2">&quot;It is everyone's ambtion to represent their country butI am under no illusions that is it difficult when you are playing IrishLeague football. It is a big step up,&quot; he said.</font></p>

 

And more...

<table cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0"><tbody><tr><td width="60%" valign="middle" align="left" class="95midblue"><nobr><font size="1" face="verdana">WEDNESDAY 11/01/2006 17:40:37 </font></nobr> </td> <td width="20%" valign="middle" align="center"><nobr> </nobr></td><td width="20%" align="right" class="95midblue"><nobr> </nobr></td> </tr> </tbody></table> Linfield turn down second Thompson offer

<font color="#181f4a">Linfield have turned down an increased bid by Scottish side Gretna for their star striker Peter Thompson.

</font> <font size="2" face="verdana" color="#181f4a">Their initial bid of £50,000 has been upped to a possible £150,000.

Linfield boss David Jeffrey dismissed their first approach calling it derisory. G</font><font size="2" face="verdana" color="#181f4a">retna say this latest offer is their final one and they will go no higher.

Thereis no doubt Thompson has proved himself worthy of a full time contractfollowing some superb performances so far this season for the currentleague leaders.</font>

 

RE: And more...

<div class="mxb"> <div class="sh"> Linfield reject new Thompson bid </div> </div> <font size="2"> <table width="203" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" border="0" align="right"> <tbody><tr><td> <div> <div class="cap">Peter Thompson looks set to stay at Linfield for the time being</div> </div> </td></tr> </tbody></table> Linfield have turned down a second offer from Scottish Division Two leaders Gretna for Peter Thompson.</font>

<font size="2">Gretna's original bid of £50,000 was termed derisory,but despite doubling the offer plus other incentives, it has beenspurned by the Irish League side.</font></p>

<font size="2">A Linfield spokesman said that &quot;the offer was still insufficient and Gretna have been informed&quot;.</font></p>

<font size="2">Gretna say that the offer was their final one and that they would switch their attentions elsewhere.</font></p>

<font size="2">Thompson's goalscoring exploits have attracted theattention of several clubs in Scotland and England, although Gretnahave been the only club to make an official bid.</font></p>

<font size="2">In November, the 21-year-old postman from east Belfastwas called up by Northern Ireland manager Lawrie Sanchez, making hisinternational debut in the friendly against Portugal.</font></p><p style="font-weight: bold;"><font size="2">Blues boss Jeffrey said Linfield would not stand in the way of any player who wanted to move to full-time football. </font></p>

<font size="2"><span style="font-weight: bold;">&quot;Peter knows we would not hinder his progress by holding out for silly money,&quot; said Jeffrey.</span></font></p>

 

what's the standard like in the Irish league? n/t