The offers came in spades but after discussions with several sides Thornton opted to sign for Moneymore in the NEFL Div 3. International career Thornton represented the Republic of Ireland Under-16 team at the 2000 UEFA European Under-16 Football Championship and the Under-19 team at the 2002 UEFA European Under-19 Football Championship. Playing statistics (to end of 2008–09 season) Honours Club Sunderland Football League Championship Champions: 2004–05 Personal life Thornton's younger brother, Kevin, is also a professional footballer. References External links Ireland stats at 11v11 1983 births Living people Association footballers from County Louth People from Drogheda Republic of Ireland association footballers Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers Republic of Ireland youth international footballers Tranmere Rovers F.C. players Sunderland A.F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Doncaster Rovers F.C. players Leyton Orient F.C. players Aberystwyth Town F.C. players Drogheda United F.C. players Premier League players English Football League players League of Ireland players Republic of Ireland expatriate association footballers Expatriate footballers in England Expatriate footballers in Wales Irish expatriate sportspeople in England Irish expatriate sportspeople in Wales Association football midfielders