In honor of the second such occasion, CCFPA wishes its member and former Sky Blue forward Keith Thompson a very happy birthday.Keith, who was born in Birmingham on April 24, 1965, is 59 years old today!
Keith completed his professional football career in Spain, where he has been living and working. In Oviedo, he owned and operated a sports and tourism agency. After discussing the advantages of participation with his elder brother and fellow Association member, Garry Thompson, Keith became a member of CCFPA in 2011. In the past, Garry frequently went to the Ricoh/CBS Arena to fulfill his role as our “special guest,” and we continue to hope that brother Keith would follow suit eventually!
Keith in action on Sky Blue
Keith, an England youth cap, is most known for his two stints with the Sky Blues (1988–1991, 1980–1985). He started off as an apprentice at City before becoming a professional in early 1983.He transferred to Real Oviedo in Spain in September 1985 after making fifteen professional appearances on the left midfield/wing, as well as loan stints with Wimbledon and Northampton Town. He returned to the team in September 1988, and played in fifteen more games, mostly as a substitute, scoring one goal.
Between two sessions (1991–1994) with Ernest Borrel FC (rebadged as Voicelink) in Hong Kong, he continued to play for Swedish Club Vasalunds IF in 1993. He concluded his playing career with CD Toledo in Spain in the mid-1990s, and he went on to continue coaching, primarily at the junior level. He celebrated twenty years of employment at Sports Pro Management SL in 2022. Carpe Diem Sports International in Spain was his most recent position.
Keith, have a fantastic day today!