Stockport win race for Thompson - 17-07-2008

Linfield's Peter Thompson is to join Stockport County after the Irish League club accepted a bid from the English League One club.

The exact fee has not been made public but it is believed to be in the region of £100,000 plus extra add-ons.

A statement released by Linfield said: "Peter has been an exemplary sportsman and ambassador for this club and his prolific goalscoring record bears favourable comparison with the greats of this club.

"Everyone at Linfield extends to Peter every best wish and hopes for success in his future playing career."

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