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O’Neill joining hands with this 22-year-old Northern Irish star could steer Stoke to safety
Why Jordan Thompson could be a good signing for Stoke City
According to Stoke Sentinel, new Stoke City manager Michael O’Neill could be looking at Blackpool and Northern Irish midfielder Jordan Thompson as a potential option to bolster his squad during the mid-season trading period in January.
The report doesn’t reveal whether the Potters are genuinely interested in the 22-year-old central midfielder but the Belfast Press (h/t Stoke Sentinel) has earmarked Thompson as a possible name on the new manager’s shortlist moving forward.
Currently, O’Neill is under pressure to steer the Potters to safety, and possibly, a respectable mid-table finish in the Championship.
A 4-2 victory over Barnsley prior to the international break meant that Stoke got off to a positive start to life under their new manager but there is still a lot of work to be done in order to get the club’s campaign back on track.
Born in Belfast, Jordan Thompson rose through the youth ranks of Manchester United but he moved north of the border to Old Firm giants Rangers, following his failure to make the grade at Old Trafford.
The midfielder’s stint at Ibrox wasn’t really a fruitful one, as the 22-year-old made only two first-team appearances for Rangers and spent time on loan at Airdrioenians, Raith Rovers and Livingston in the lower divisions before a move to Blackpool in the summer of 2018 helped him resurrect his career.
Thompson has established himself as a regular fixture for Blackpool in the League One over the past 12 months, accumulating 4 goals and 6 assists in 58 appearances across all competitions.
In fact, the 22-year-old has been instrumental in the Seasiders’ march up to 8th in the standings under Simon Grayson this term, with Thompson scoring and assisting one apiece in 12 league fixtures so far.
Thompson’s success at Blackpool has also earned him international recognition in recent times, with Michael O’Neill handing the midfielder his first start for Northern Ireland in a friendly against Luxembourg back in September.
To put things into perspective, Michael O’Neill’s knowledge of Jordan Thompson from the Northern Irish international setup is well-documented and Stoke City’s midfield would receive a huge boost if the new manager completes a deal to bring the 22-year-old to the bet 365 Stadium in January.
O’Neill is yet to establish his new footballing philosophy at the club and it remains to be seen if he will continue to utilize a balanced 4-3-3 formation, with two forward-minded midfielders operating on either side of a holding presence in a No.6 role.
With Sam Clucas, Peter Etebo, Ryan Woods, Joe Allen, James McLean and Nick Powell all in the ranks, O’Neill has plenty of options at his disposal in order to ensure the right kind of balance between the defence and the attack. Verdict
However, with Badou Ndiaye’s potential departure in January looming large, the Potters would be wise enough to bring in a replacement (h/t Stoke Sentinel)
Thompson is a player in the right age bracket at 22, meaning that the Potters could have a finished article on their hands in the years to come if he goes on to fulfil his promise under O’Neill.
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An exciting opportunity to join our coaching team has arisen.Applications are invited fort he role of a Full time Goalkeeper Coach at Blackpool Football Club Academy. Successful applicants will be required to:
-Manage and deliver the goalkeeping programme to goalkeepers aged 8 —18.
-Have responsibility for the development and implementation of the Goalkeeping Programme throughout the Academy, monitoring and adjusting the programme when required.
-Educate the age group coaches on goalkeeper management and expectations.
-Manage Performance Management Application (PMA)
Applicants need:
-Have previous coaching experiencein an Elite environment
-Hold the following qualificationsas a minimum:UEFA B Goalkeeping Coaching B License, UEFA BLicense and FA Youth Award
-Safeguarding and Protecting Children certificate (acquired before starting role)
-DBS clearance (acquired before starting role)
-First Aid for Sport (acquired before starting role)
-Have a flexible attitude to work
-Be organised and have good time management skills.
-Have a personable approach to efficiently deal with young footballers and their parents
-Knowledge and understanding of company policies and procedures relating to your role.
-Ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, management and other football related individuals in a professional manner.
-Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club-Full driving license and use of own vehicle
-Be able to work independently and proactively
Werequire tworeferences from previous employers detailing your credentials for the role and successful completion of a DBS clearance before work can be taken with Blackpool FC Academy.
Salary:To be discussed at interview.
To apply for this role please send a C.V,with covering letter,detailing your salary expectations, to the HR Director hr@blackpoolfc.co.uk
An exciting opportunity to join our Academy Management team has arisen. Applications are invited for the role of a full time Talent ID & Recruitment Officer at Blackpool Football Club Academy.
Successful applicants will be required to:
-Manage and co-ordinate a rigorous recruitment structure for all academy age groups building on the club’s existing process on the Fylde Coast and rolling out new processes in the wider UK.
-Identify and recruit the very best local talent in order for the Academy to produce players that progress through the Academy into the First Team.
-Be responsible for the creation and implementation of the recruitment policies, procedures and strategies of the Academy
-Create and maintain a thorough recruitment process to ensure the club is able to compete for good players in the North West and other areas of the UK
-Recruit and manage all Academy scouts ensuring the appropriate matches are attended
-With the coaching staff, develop realistic position specific targets in every age group for incoming players.
Applicants need:
-Have previous coaching experience in an Academy or Elite football environment
-Safeguarding and Protecting Children Certificate (acquired before starting role)
-DBS clearance (acquired before starting role)
-Have a flexible attitude to work and be able to work independently and proactively
-Be organised and have good time management skills. Proficient with the PMA system
-Have a personable approach to efficiently deal with young footballers and their parents
-Knowledge and understanding of Football League rules and the company policies and procedures relating to your role.
-Have the ability to project our Academy vision and philosophy throughout the operations, and to deliver our recruitment policies in a professional and strategic application
-Ability to liaise with footballers, coaches, management and other football related individuals in a professional manner.
-Member of the FA Licensed Coaches Club
-Full driving license and use of own vehicle
To apply for this role please send a C.V,with covering letter detailing your salary expectations to the HR Director -hr@blackpoolfc.co.uk
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