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Josh Thompson

Discussion in 'Ex Players' started by Lancashire Nick, Jan 16, 2017.

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  1. Lancashire Nick

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    Lancashire Nick, Jan 16, 2017
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  2. Zander Gold Member Gold Member

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    FORMER Celtic defender Josh Thompson is fighting to save his career after suffering a “catastrophic” injury for Southport.

    Thompson – who left the Hoops in 2012 – was stretchered off after damaging his patella in the 2-1 FA trophy defeat against Wealdstone.

    And in a club statement, devastated Southport revealed the skipper faces the toughest battle of his career.

    It read: “During yesterday’s match against Wealdstone in the FA Trophy, Southport’s Josh Thompson suffered a catastrophic injury to his patella.

    “Sadly, Josh faces a considerable battle to be able to play football again. As such, the club is unable to confirm when Josh can return.

    “Josh was taken to hospital by ambulance after the incident, and club physio Luke McCall joined Josh in hospital after the game.

    “Josh received immediate treatment for the pain and was discharged when his pain levels subsided.

    “Josh was also attended by his mother and father who were present at yesterday’s game.

    “Manager Steve Burr has visited Josh, and chairman Charlie Clapham has been in contact with Josh’s parents.

    “The club will continue to support Josh through his recovery – and fundraising events for Josh are already being considered.”

    Speaking after the game, Yellows boss Burr said: “It looks like Josh will be missing now and he’s been very influential in the team.

    “It looked so innocuous but his patella has ended up halfway up his thigh.

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    Sounds Horrific
     
    Zander, Jan 17, 2017
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  3. Mr Shelby Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    That's an absolute shocker.

    Must be devastating for him. Wish the big fella all the best.
     
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  4. PaulM1888 Moderator Moderator Gold Member

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    Extremely early but I'd not be adverse to Celtic or us as fans lending a hand if indeed his career is ruined.
     
    PaulM1888, Jan 17, 2017
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  5. Doogs. Lustig your the one, you still turn me on.

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    * sake sounds a right sore yin.
     
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  6. JML67 Gold Member Gold Member

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    * sake :54:
     
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  7. Lancashire Nick

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    You could tell it was a bad one as soon as he went down. The nearest player immediately signalled for a stretcher. As I was leaving the ground, he was being put into the ambulance. He was sitting upright, looking very miserable, but not appearing to be in pain (I can only assume they'd given him some exceptionally strong painkillers).
     
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    Good news.

    Josh and his family attended Southport's game on Saturday. I was able to speak to him, and he said that his recovery is going better than anticipated, and he hopes to return sometime next season (although he's not putting an exact date on it yet).
     
    Lancashire Nick, May 4, 2017
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    cheers for the update bud - good luck to the lad, never made it here but no disgrace in that and if I remember correctly helped us go to Ibrox and keep a clean sheet.
     
    steg, May 6, 2017
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    Sounds similar to something that happened to Oguchi Onyewu. Went up for a header against (I think) Costa Rica and landed twisted on his knee. Looked like the type of thing that tears a tendon or something, but when the cameras zoomed in you could see his knee cap had slid up to his upper thigh. The look of panic on his face was unreal. Apparently it can happen to the more muscular and bigger types... their ligaments get so strong that if one side suffers a small tear, the other can rip it away and contract far away from the knee. Horrible stuff. It took him years to get back, and he was never again at the level he started at.
     
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  11. AJ Styles Moussa Dembele's eyes Gold Member

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    Seen him the other day in Southport he recognised my hoops and we had a wee chat, decent lad hope for a full recovery for him
     
    AJ Styles, May 6, 2017
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    Always wondered what happened to him, first time I seen him he was unreal.
     
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  13. Officer Doofy Come to me, human man Gold Member

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    Good luck to him. Hopefully he's back playing next year.
     
    Officer Doofy, May 6, 2017
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  14. Henrik 07 Gold Member Gold Member

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    Macclesfield Town are pleased to announce the signing of former Celtic defender Josh Thompson. The 26-year-old joins the Silkmen following the end of a spell with Southport.

    Thompson began his career with our neighbours Stockport where after breaking through in to the first-team as a teenager he made the move to Scottish giants Celtic in the summer of 2009.

    He would make 18 appearances for Celtic, scoring three goals before returning to England to have spells with the likes of Rochdale, Peterborough and Chesterfield on loan before permanent moves to Portsmouth and then Colchester.

    He left Colchester in October 2014 and after a brief spell with Tranmere signed for Southport in the summer of 2015.

    Thompson played a key role in helping Southport avoid relegation during the 2015/16 season and was made club captain after the arrival of Steve Burr as Southport manager early on in the 2016/17 campaign.

    https://www.mtfc.co.uk/news/macclesfield-town-sign-defender-josh-thompson
     
    Henrik 07, Jul 7, 2017
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