Midlands League Premier for the season 2016–17. Boyne Harps FC Following his release from Coventry United, Thornton again returned home to Ireland after a short spell teaching yoga in Cape Verdi. He trained with current NEFL Champions Boyne Harps through the winter months and done enough to convince manager Wayne Wright to sign him on a short term 12-month contract. After 2 months awaiting clearance from the FA, Thornton made his long-awaited debut for Harps in a sold-out game against local rivals Millmount Celtic. Thornton scored 1 and assisted 2 as he made an immediate impact with the club endearing himself to the home fans in the process. Thornton went on to make 11 appearances for Harps scoring 3 goals, assisting 7 and receiving one red card in an ill-tempered clash with title challengers Duleek. After a frank discussion with manager Wayne Wright about his struggles with alcoholism, Thornton went into self exile in the remote seaside village of Clogherhead where he chose to live off the land and face his demons head-on. Harps and Thornton parted ways in June with Thornton returning to the UK to further his career. Racing Club Warwick On 13 June 2019, Thornton joined Racing Club Warwick. Return to Coventry United In April 2020, Thornton re-joined Coventry United. Career statistics Career honours Wrexham FA Trophy 2012–13 Personal life Thornton is the younger brother of former Sunderland and Leyton Orient player Sean Thornton. References External links 1986 births Living people People from Drogheda Association footballers from County Louth Association football midfielders Republic of Ireland association footballers Republic of Ireland under-21 international footballers Expatriate footballers in England Coventry City F.C. players Brighton & Hove Albion F.C. players Coventry Sphinx F.C. players Nuneaton Borough F.C. players Northampton Town F.C. players Wrexham A.F.C. players Tamworth F.C. players English Football League players National League (English football) players Belvedere F.C. players Hinckley A.F.C. players Barwell F.C. players Rugby Town F.C. players Racing Club Warwick F.C. players Leinster Senior League (association football) players Republic of Ireland expatriate association footballers