Founded 1865

John Paul Thompson

12/10/1981

NAT: Republic of Ireland

POS: Defence

Previous Clubs: Nottingham Forest Youth, Home Farm

Joined Forest: 06/07/1999

Signing fee: Undisclosed from Home Farm

Left Forest: 25/10/2006 loan to Tranmere, 31/01/2007 loan to Tranmere, 13/07/2007 free to Oldham

John could play in a variety of roles and started the 2003-2004 season in his favoured central defensive position retaining his place until October where he gained valuable experience.

Then he found himself in and out of the side featuring all over the back four before injury finished his season.