Neil Thompson

For the English cricketer, see Neil Thompson (cricketer).
Not to be confused with Neil Thomson or Neal Thompson.

Neil Thompson
Personal information
Full name Neil Thompson[1]
Date of birth (1963-10-02) 2 October 1963 (age 61)[1]
Place of birth Beverley, England
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1]
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Sheffield Wednesday (First-team coach)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1980–1981 Nottingham Forest 0 (0)
1981–1983 Hull City 31 (0)
1983–1989 Scarborough 242 (34)
1989–1996 Ipswich Town 206 (19)
1996–1998 Barnsley 27 (5)
1997–1998 → Oldham Athletic (loan) 8 (0)
1998 → York City (loan) 12 (2)
1998–2000 York City 30 (6)
2000–2001 Scarborough 27 (3)
2001–2004 Boston United 7 (0)
Total 590 (69)
Managerial career
1999–2000 York City
2000–2001 Scarborough
2002–2004 Boston United
2020–2021 Sheffield Wednesday (caretaker)
2023 Sheffield Wednesday (caretaker)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Neil Thompson (born 2 October 1963) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender. He played for Scarborough, Ipswich Town and Barnsley amongst others.

  1. ^ a b c Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2003). The PFA Footballers' Who's Who 2003/2004. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 418. ISBN 978-1-85291-651-0.