Peter Thompson

Preston North End

Thompson started his football career playing for the Petteril Bank Primary School before moving to Harraby Secondary school in Carlisle. He played inside forward for England. On graduation, Thompson was recruited by 17 professional football clubs. He decided to join Preston North End F.C. At Preston, Thompson became a regular First division player at age 17, making his debut against Arsenal F.C. on 30 August 1960. In describing Thompson, Chairman Nat Buck said. "I've lost the number of clubs who want him, but how could we sell?" Preston even turned down a bid from Juventus. Bill Shankly had been impressed by the speed and trickery of the young winger during a marathon 5th round FA cup tie between Liverpool F.C. and Preston in February 1962. It went to a second replay at Old Trafford before the deadlock was finally broken by Thompson. In 1961, after 121 League games and 20 League goals for Preston and relegation to 2nd Division, Thompson moved to Liverpool for £37,000.

Liverpool

Arriving at Liverpool, Thompson went into the first-team. He played in all 42 League games that first season, winning a championship medal as Liverpool won the title by four points. The team won three trophies in the mid-60s, winning another championship medal in 1966. Thompson played in Liverpool's FA Cup victory against Leeds in 1965. He came to Alf Ramsey's attention and won 16 caps. In 1966 and again in 1970 Thompson was named to the initial World Cup squad of…

Preston North End

FA Youth Cup runner-up: 1959-60 Liverpool

Football League First Division: 1963–64, 1965–66 FA Cup: 1964–65; runner-up: 1970–71 European Cup Winners' Cup runner-up: 1965–66 FA Charity Shield: 1964 (shared), 1965, 1966 Bolton Wanderers

Football League Second Division: 1977–78