All the man them that bad mouth Thompson must be hiding right now. The kid has talent and can improve since he is only 25 years old. A player should not be judge by one mistake or two.

Well, it looks like Barnsley is seriously interested. Even though I have been critical of Bigga, I wish him the best, and if slow old Moore can play in the team, Bigga can do no worse. Where I am skeptical is the work permit, because he "technically" does not meet the requirements. But because he is coming from Norway and not Jamaica he might stand a better chance.

Davey hopeful of landing Thompson

Well done, Bigga ! Puts what Morefire had to say regarding talent levels in perspective and Oneil will improve playing in England for what he is already good at.

Don't ever expect him to become another 'Tappa' on the ball though.

Horses for courses; I believe Jamaica should now focus on building as strong a home-based side as possible and mek every single player called work equally hard and earn the chance to don the national jersey.


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 said: "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.

Congrats to the Kid. Once again Another Portmore Production..

Bigga Thompson will know his fate in approximately 20 days. He is now at the mercy of the Home Office who can deny you even if you have met ALL the requirements.....................They can also approve your application, on appeal - even if you have met SOME of the requirements. Big up Bigga.
Welcome to the crap shoot.

Anyway, Notodden FK must be wringing their hands right now because Bigga Thompson walks as a "free agent" at the end of the season. This is their last last chance to get something from Thompson's contract. If Bigga leaves as a free agent, he pockets any signing bonuses that is on the table and Notodden gets nothing.

TT has professional football, and foreign coaches in their league. They are more organized than we are. But then, they are also richer, with a GDP that is roughly three times of ours. But I agree with you, because even the players we send to American colleges are "old" and about 24-25 by the time they graduate. We need academies in JA, but how many times have we said this.