East Antrim clubs remember Jerry Thompson

Larne Football Club and Carrick Rangers FC have paid poignant tributes to their former player, Jerry Thompson.

By The Newsroom

Published 10th Dec 2021, 12:49 BST

Updated 10th Dec 2021, 12:59 BST

The popular 24-year-old footballer, who played for a number of clubs in his career, passed away on December 10 2019.

Mr Thompson was a Carrick Rangers player at the time of his sudden death.

Paying tribute, a spokesperson for the Taylors Avenue side took to social media today (Friday) to simply post: “#JT21” alongside heart emojis in the colours of the club’s kits, orange and black.

Jerry also played for two seasons at Carrick’s east Antrim neighbours, Larne FC.

Posting on Twitter, a spokesperson for the Inver Park club said: “Two years on from his passing, we pause to remember our friend and former player, Jerry Thompson.”

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