Alan Thompson Squad Number - Height -'-"  Date of birth - Month 19--  Place of birth Newcastle Position Midfielder Nationality English Int. Caps - Signed January 2007 Signed from Celtic Fee Free Previous clubs Celtic, Aston Villa, Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United Dennis Wise appointed Alan Thompson as captain for the club's first campaign in League One - 2007-08. Alan started at Newcastle, then played for Bolton Wanderers, Aston Villa, Celtic and now Leeds United. Alan famously chose Aston Villa over Leeds United when moving from Bolton Wanderers back in the nineties. Alan's time at Leeds United was blighted by injury and the United faithful were destined not to see Thompson and his commanding best. At the end of the 2007-08 season Alan retired from football. This page last updated: 11 July 2008

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