Real imagination over at the Thomson house, eh? With monikers like Jack, it's a bloody miracle he ended up anywhere near a ball, or even out of bed. Jack Thomson, the lad born in Scotland on the rather chilly day of 20 January 2000, is a 26-year-old professional footballer. He's not exactly towering over his competition standing modestly at 5ft 10in (1.8m) and weighing in at 11st 4lb (72kg). When he is not eating pies and drinking pints, Thomson spends his time playing as a central defensive midfielder, weaving his magic for Kilmarnock which, let me tell you, is an experience like no other. That is, if you can stay awake through it all. Peering through the heart-stopping excitement, you can spot him in the number 22 jersey.
So, how much are we talking for this dazzling specimen of Scottish football, I hear you ask? A princely £213k, according to those savvy folks over at Transfermarkt. A mere pittance for this thrilling midfield maestro, wouldn't you say?
And where, might you ask, has our fine friend spent his halcyon professional years? It's a veritable rollercoaster, this one. Strait-jacket ready? In January 2021, Thomson set the world alight, or not, swapping the high and mighty Rangers for the star-studded Clyde. On loan, naturally. May 2021 saw the excitement continue with Thomson turning American Dream, skipping off to the sun-soaked fields of the USA to play for Orange County SC, again, on loan. By July 2021, he was back in Bonnie Scotland, lacing up his boots for Queen's Park. That debut season of 2022 - 2023 saw him make 33 first team appearances and even managed to make it onto the score sheet twice.
Hold on though, 2023 - 2024 gets even better. Thomson stormed the gates with 34 first team appearances and added another goal to his tally. 2024 - 2025 though, the flame flickered a tad, burning low with a meagre 13 appearances and a dry spell of goals. So what's next for our hero? Only a move to the bright lights of Kilmarnock in the Premiership in July 2025. You couldn't write it. There he remains to this day, smashing out 12 appearances in the current season and the stadium loos reek of anticipation for more.
Just in case such nail-biting action hasn't given you a coronary yet, Thomson actually played in the Scottish Cup 2025 - 2026 for Kilmarnock. One whole start. Oh, the thrills and spills. How the mighty have risen, and are undoubtedly due another hearty pie.
