Stockport County Football Club News

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• Founded:1883
• Manager:Jim Gannon

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Hatters win Thompson race

18 Jul 2008 - 06:58:54

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Stockport County have won the race to sign Peter Thompson despite interest in the Linfield striker from Championship side Norwich City.

The Hatters are believed to have agreed a fee in the region of £100,000 for the Northern Ireland international.

The 24-year-old hitman scored 44 goals as Linfield won a league and cup double for a third successive season last year.

"An offer for the player was received from Norwich City but this club's management committee was unable to accept the terms," read a Linfield statement.

"Linfield Football Club would like to place on record the club's appreciation of the outstanding contribution made by Peter to the club's successes in recent years.

"Everyone at Linfield extends to Peter every best wish and hopes for success in his future playing career."