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    Thompson Looking for Tykes Deal

    Some would call it a baptism of fire, Simon Davey called it 'sink or swim'.

    O'Neil Thompson was thrown in at the deep end on Saturday as he looks to earn himself a deal at Oakwell this week.

    The 25 year old Jamaican plays for Norwegian side Notodden FK and apparently comes highly recommended by international team mate and Oakwell star Jamal Campbell-Ryce.

    After injuries to Anderson and Hugo Colace, the central midfield was left bare and this provided Thompson the opportunity to fill in alongside youngster Jacob Butterfield.

    Davey was impressed with the tall centre back's debut. He told the club's official website: 'O'Neil did very well. We brought him in as a centre back but he can also play in midfield and we had to throw him in there today. It was the toughest trial you could ever have and it really was sink or swim. I thought he swam today.'

    Barnsley's coaching staff and ultimately Simon Davey will make a decision by Thursday next week as to whether or not the club will offer Thompson a deal at Oakwell, but he certainly looked competent against a top class team.
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    good luck bigga! he has the tools and can do it....

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    • #3
      Wasn't he one of those brought in by Carl Brown?
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        Wish him well!
        "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that ever has."

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          Davey hopeful over Thompson deal

          Wed 05 Aug, 07:05 PM


          Barnsley manager Simon Davey is "quietly confident" of landing his second summer signing in the shape of Jamaica international O'Neil Thompson.

          Thompson, 25, currently playing in Norway with Notodden FK, spent last week training with Davey's squad at Oakwell and impressed the Tykes boss after stepping into central midfield in Saturday's 1-1 friendly draw with Manchester City.

          Davey told Press Association Sport: "We're in negotiations with his club now. We're quietly confident. Maybe not in time for this weekend because there will be issues with international clearance.

          "But that's not going to put us off. He's a versatile player and that's what we're looking for. He would be challenging the central defenders and he will also challenge for a central midfield spot.

          "That's what we want, a player with a multitude of talents capable of playing in several positions."
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