between 2004 and 2006. He was assigned the number 33 shirt and made his debut for the Shakers in the home game versus Carlisle United. He scored his first professional goal from a Poleon assist in the game on the 36th minute as Bury registered a 1–1 draw after conceding a late equaliser. The energy and commitment of the youngsters lead to instant praise from Blackwell after the game; observing that "the two young lads from Leeds were absolutely out on their feet after that. For them, the warm up matters, every time they train matters, when they travel in – it matters and I'm really pleased with both of them, the whole team." In the following game versus Yeovil Town at Huish Park, Thompson was given a straight red card on 27 minutes after a two-footed lunge on Keanu Marsh-Brown as ten-men Bury went down 2–1. It was the second time in only nine professional starts that the youngster had received a straight red card. He missed the following three games through suspension, including the FA Cup 1st round victory over Exeter City. Thompson's loan at Bury was further extended on 19 November until 3 January 2013 and then again till the end of the season later that month. Despite being in the Bury side that suffered relegation to League Two, Thompson's own impressive performances earned him the Bury Young Player of The Year Award at the club's end of season awards. Return to Leeds Thompson was named in the starting lineup for Leeds in their final game of the 2012–13 season, against Watford. However, an unforeseen clause in his loan deal at Bury forced his replacement by Michael Brown prior to kickoff. The game ended as a 2–1 victory for the Yorkshire side. After mainly featuring in the development squad for the 2014–15 season, on 13 May 2015 upon the expiry of his contract, Leeds announced that he would be released. After playing for Guiseley and Marine, Thompson moved to Australia where he played for Victorian State League Division 1 side St. Kilda and then National Premier Leagues Victoria 2 side Altona City. Honours Personal * Bury Young Player of the Season Award 2012–13 Career statistics References External links 1993 births Living people English footballers Association football defenders Association football midfielders Everton F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players Bury F.C. players English Football League players Guiseley A.F.C. players