Aveley Football Club are delighted to announce the signing of Joel Thompson on loan from Colchester United.
Joel is a versatile player, can can play in both midfield and defence - and joins on loan from EFL LEague Two side Colchester United.
The 19 year old Northern Irishmen was signed by Premier League side Nottingham Forest when he was 16 after impressing for Crusaders. Thompson, who joined up with Forest's U18 academy, was only 15 when he made his Crusaders debut off the bench in a 2-0 defeat to Glentoran on May 29, 2021.
He went on to make five more appearances for the Shore Road men, making his full debut in a 4-2 win over Dungannon Swifts at Stangmore Park in March 2022.
He has also been capped by Northern Ireland at Under-17 level, making his debut for Gerard Lyttle’s side in a 3-0 win over Wales.
Joel departed Nottingha Forest in the Summer and signed for Danny Cowley's Colchester United, but now joins The Millers on loan and could be in line to make his debut away at Hampton & Richmond Borough.
We look forward to seeing Joel in action for The Millers.
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