The "sending home " of Thompson is a fine example of the twisted web that newspapers and players representatives sometimes weave. There comes a time in the life of many players when the manager tells them they do not feature in their plans, This is exactly what has happened with Thommo and boss Strachan has been straight forward and open with his discussions with the player and as a matter of professional respect and courtesy he has let Thompson know as early as possible that he does not feature in his plans and that he would not be playing in any more pre season games.
Thompson instead of falling out with the manager has actually been said to have thanked him for his honesty and shaken hands with Gordon Strachan in a gentlemanly manner.
Now heres where it gets messsy. Thompson just happens to have the same agent as want away star Petrov. Thompson is worth more to the agent if he has a "falling out" with the club rather than the club tell him that he is no longer required or to put it in terms that the other club managers will be thinking "you aren't good enough to play for Celtic mate".
And so it begins, Instead of the truth being told that Thompson is not good enough to feature in the team the word "leaks" out that he has had a spat with the manager. It all gets a bit predictable after a while and The Celtic fans are aware of whats going on. Any bets that Petrov will walk out soon?
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