Robbie Thomson

Robert Scott Thomson (born 7 March 1993) is a Scottish footballer, who plays as a goalkeeper[2] for Raith Rovers. He has previously played for Celtic, Stenhousemuir, Airdrie United, Rochdale, Cowdenbeath, Queen of the South, Hamilton Academical and Falkirk.

This article is about Scottish footballer. For the Minor League Baseball player and Major League Baseball coach, see Rob Thomson. For the Australian rules footballer, see Robbie Thompson. For other uses, see Robert Thompson (disambiguation) and Robert Thomson (disambiguation).

Robbie Thomson
Personal information
Full name Robert Scott Thomson[1]
Date of birth (1993-03-07) 7 March 1993
Place of birth Falkirk, Scotland
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Club information
Current team
 Raith Rovers
Number 17
Youth career
2003–2012 Celtic
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 Celtic 0 (0)
2012 → Stenhousemuir (loan) 7 (0)
2013 → Airdrie United (loan) 11 (0)
2013–2014 Rochdale 1 (0)
2014–2015 Cowdenbeath 32 (0)
2015–2016 Queen of the South 30 (0)
2016–2017 Hamilton Academical 1 (0)
2017–2018 Falkirk 27 (0)
2018– Raith Rovers 25 (0)
National team‡
2008 Scotland U15 1 (0)
2008 Scotland U16 5 (0)
2008–2010 Scotland U17 9 (0)
2011 Scotland U19 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 17 February 2020(UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 16:54, 21 July 2014 (UTC)

Career

Thomson was born in Falkirk;[1] he began his career at Celtic, joining the Glasgow giants at eight years old. In January 2012 Thomson signed a new two-year contract with the club, and was registered in the squad for the 2012-2013 UEFA Champions League campaign.[3] However, Thomson only had two substitute appearances for the club. During his time at Celtic he spent time out on loan, firstly at Stenhousemuir in September 2012, where he made his debut against Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the League Cup,[4] then in February 2013 at Airdrie United.[5] His time at Airdrie United came to an end after he suffered a hand injury during a match against Dumbarton on 20 April 2013.[6]

After being released by Celtic, Thomson went on trial at Carlisle United[7] and Oldham Athletic.[8] Thomson signed for Rochdale on 26 July 2013, after impressing on trial.[9] After signing, Thomson said he believed joining Rochdale "was the best move" for progressing his career.[10] Thomson was second choice goalkeeper behind Josh Lillis for the majority of the season until he made his debut for the club against Mansfield Town on 26 December 2013, as Lillis was absent due to illness. Thomson had a shut-out as Rochdale recorded a 3–0 victory.[11] Rochdale gained promotion to League One at the end of the 2013–14 season.[12] Thomson also departed the club at the end of the 2013–14 season due to a lack of first team opportunities.

On 18 July 2014, Thomson signed for Cowdenbeath.[13][14] Thomson made his Blue Brazil debut in a 3–2 defeat against Hibernian on 13 September 2014, where his father had previously been the goalkeeping coach.[15] He remained the first choice goalkeeper for the club throughout the season and although the club were subsequently relegated at the end of the season, Thomson was a stand out performer and earned club supporters awards for 'Player of the Season' and also ' Young Player of the Season'.

Thomson signed for Queen of the South on 28 May 2015, on a two-year contract.[16] On 31 August 2016, Thomson was released by the Dumfries club by mutual consent, after Lee Robinson's return to Queens as first choice goalkeeper.[17]

On 2 September 2016, Thomson signed for Hamilton Academical, after the club had a dilemma, with their other three goalkeepers all out injured.[18] He left the club on 3 January 2017[19][20] and then signed for Falkirk.[21] Thomson was released by Falkirk after the 2017–18 season.[22]

Thomson signed a two-year contract with Raith Rovers in June 2018.[23]

International career

Thomson has played for Scotland at various levels, including under–15, under-16, under-17, under-19 and under-21.[24]

Personal life

Robbie attended Bantaskin Primary School and Falkirk High School. He is the son of former goalkeeper Scott Thomson who played mainly for Raith Rovers, as well as Forfar Athletic and some other clubs.[14]

Career statistics
As of match played 4 November 2017
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
Club Season League National Cup League Cup Other Total
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Stenhousemuir (loan) 2012–13[25] Second Division 7000100080
Airdrie United (loan) 2012–13[25] First Division 11000—00110
Rochdale 2013–14[26] EFL League Two 1000000010
Cowdenbeath 2014–15[27] Championship 32020001[lower-alpha 1]0350
Queen of the South 2015–16[28] Championship 30010202[lower-alpha 1]0350
Hamilton Academical 2016–17[29] Premiership 100000—10
Falkirk 2016–17[29] Championship 7000002[lower-alpha 2]090
2017–18[30] 11000402[lower-alpha 1]0170
Falkirk total 180004040260
Career total 10003070701170
  1. Appearances in the Scottish Challenge Cup
  2. Appearances in the Premiership play-offs

References
  1. "Robbie Thomson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 April 2017.
  2. Robbie Thomson at Soccerbase
  3. "Robbie Thomson agrees new deal with Celtic". Celtic Football Club Official Website. 13 January 2013. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  4. "Loan star Robbie shines for impressive Warriors". The Falkirk Herald. 28 September 2012. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  5. "SQUAD UPDATE". Airdrieonians F.C. 22 February 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  6. "Thomson picks up hand injury". Scottish Professional Football League. 23 April 2013. Archived from the original on 12 August 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  7. "Celtic, Hull and Middlesbrough players on trial at Carlisle". 27 June 2013. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  8. "Look and learn". Oldham Evening Chronicle. 5 July 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  9. "Dale clinch Thomson signature". Sky Sports. 27 July 2013. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  10. "Thomson Settling in Well". Rochdale A.F.C. Official Website. 22 August 2013. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  11. "Match Report: Dale 3–0 Mansfield Town". Rochdale A.F.C. Official Website. 26 December 2013. Archived from the original on 28 July 2014. Retrieved 28 July 2014.CS1 maint: unfit URL (link)
  12. "Rochdale captain Peter Cavanagh released by promoted club". BBC Sport. 7 May 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  13. "Goalkeeper Signs On". Cowdenbeath F.C. 21 July 2014. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  14. Cowdenbeath: Goalkeeper Robbie Thomson wins contract, BBC Sport.
  15. "Hibernian 3–2 Cowdenbeath". BBC Sport. 13 September 2014. Retrieved 6 July 2015.
  16. "Queen of the South secure Ryan Conroy and Robbie Thomson". BBC Sport. 28 May 2015. Retrieved 28 May 2015.
  17. "Robbie Thomson Leaves the Club". Queen of the South F.C. 31 August 2016.
  18. Mackenzie, Alasdair (2 September 2016). "Hamilton confirm signing of former Queen of the South goalkeeper Robbie Thomson". The Evening Times. Retrieved 2 September 2016.
  19. "Players departing". Hamilton Academical F.C. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  20. "Hamilton: Richard Roy, Lennard Sowah and Robbie Thomson exit". BBC Sport. 3 January 2017. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  21. Oliver, David (3 January 2017). "Robbie Thomson signs for Falkirk". Falkirk Herald. Retrieved 3 January 2017.
  22. "Players Depart Club". Falkirk FC. 30 April 2018. Retrieved 30 April 2018.
  23. "Robbie Thomson". Raith Rovers FC. 6 June 2018. Retrieved 6 June 2018.
  24. "Robbie Thomson player profile". Scottish Football Association. Retrieved 21 July 2014.
  25. "Games played by Robbie Thomson in 2012/2013". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  26. "Games played by Robbie Thomson in 2013/2014". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  27. "Games played by Robbie Thomson in 2014/2015". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  28. "Games played by Robbie Thomson in 2015/2016". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  29. "Games played by Robbie Thomson in 2016/2017". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
  30. "Games played by Robbie Thomson in 2017/2018". Soccerbase. Centurycomm. Retrieved 10 November 2017.
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