Thompson back with a bang
Date published: 15 April 2013
IT was thumbs-up for Liam Thompson — and for Oldham RL — when the young loose-forward proved a hit in his first senior game after shoulder surgery.
The 22-year-old former Wigan and Widnes player was withdrawn from the under-20s game at Keighley last Thursday night shortly after half-time.
On the strength of two successful outings in the second team he was promoted to the first-team bench for yesterday’s 36-0 win against All Golds in Cheltenham.
He replaced Mark Hobson after 25 minutes — an opportunity he grasped with both hands.
“Liam did exceptionally well on the ball, in the tackle and to come out of it with no ill-effects to his shoulder,” said Roughyeds assistant boss Lee Spencer.
Head coach Scott Naylor made changes after two defeats in a row.
Centre Danny Samuel, hooker Sam Gee and prop Chris Tyrer were replaced by Steven Nield, Thompson and Michael Ward.
Long-serving former captain Neil Roden returned to the starting line-up and added a late try.
Roughyeds have no games next weekend,
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