Jake Thomson wants to catapult Lincoln City back towards play-off place
Jake Thomson wants to catapult Lincoln City back towards the Blue Square Bet Premier play-off race – at the expense of Newport County's title rivals.
The Imps face four promotion contenders over the next three weeks as the race for promotion to the Football League heats up.
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We've met before: Jake Thomson (left) shields the ball from Lincoln City's Jamie Taylor (right) while in action for Forest Green Rovers last season
Lincoln begin their tough run of fixtures on Saturday when they host Thomson's parent club Newport.
Conditions of his loan prevent him from playing against his team-mates, but he will be eligible for games against Luton, Forest Green Rovers and Wrexham.
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He hopes victory against all three of the division's big spenders will propel Lincoln further up the table and make a pivotal contribution to Newport's title push.
"I have not just come just to please myself and satisfy the appetite for playing games," said the midfielder.
"As a club, Lincoln want to push on and we have a lot of games coming up.
"We play Newport on Saturday, although I won't be playing which is part of the deal and is only right.
"The three games after that are Forest Green, Luton and Wrexham which will be fantastic games to play in.
"If we secure wins in those games, not only will it help Newport, but it will push Lincoln further up the table."
Thomson made his debut for Lincoln last weekend as he played the full 90 minutes in the club's 1-1 draw at Ebbsfleet United.
His arrival completed a very long pursuit of the player by Imps boss David Holdsworth who wanted him to join the club last summer.
Family down south meant he rejected his advances, but once he found out the City chief was back in for him again, he said this time it was a straightforward decision.
The move made headlines in some newspapers with Lincoln asking Newport to send their paperwork through via the social media network, Twitter.
"I spoke to the manager at Lincoln in the summer about a move, but I wanted to stay down south with my family," he said.
"But as soon as I was made available by Newport, Lincoln were the first club which came calling.
"I kind of knew straight away it was where I wanted to go. It was an easy decision for me.
"I'm excited to be here although I know the transfer made a bit of a fuss on Twitter.
"But it was just a bit of banter and the aim is now to play as many games as I can and we'll see where we go once the month is up.
"It was just pleasing to make my debut against Ebbsfleet and I enjoyed it.
"The lads made me feel welcome and got me through the game.
"There is a fantastic team spirit here and hopefully we can string some decent wins together over the next few weeks."
Comments
by Sweepclean
Saturday, January 12 2013, 11:34AM
“Nigel posted
"It is quite obvious with a lot of the posts below, that some of you guys are from "yesteryear" and are looking back through "rose coloured specs".
The game has moved on so much since you guys played etc.
Well Alex Ferguson is the same age as me, but he doesn't seem to be doing too bad at our age.
However old you are the principles of the game remain the same.
Only the rules change
Happy New Year Nigel”
by Sweepclean
Saturday, January 12 2013, 11:27AM
“Nigel with respect to you.
The best line up is a line up of players that play together week in & week out to a system that they understand and to a system they are comfortable with, and also playing to the strengths of your squad of players.
But not a line up that you think suits the opposition style of play.
The opposition should be worrying about you not you worrying about them.
Barcelona never change their style of play no matter who they play.
Sorry if the above sounds a bit abrupt to your post”
by franky68
Saturday, January 12 2013, 10:48AM
“Ngiel; There is a fine line between old hat and experience.
come on boys”
by nigelsparky
Saturday, January 12 2013, 9:45AM
“It is quite obvious with a lot of the posts below, that some of you guys are from "yesteryear" and are looking back through "rose coloured specs".
The game has moved on so much since you guys played etc. The days of playing the same eleven week in week out have long since gone. A manager will field a starting eleven that he feels best suits the opposition of the day, and players that suit the system and style he wants the team to play on that day, injuries and suspensions permitting. Hence players like Larking playing well in one match then being "dropped" for the next game.
As for motivation, all players are motivated, otherwise they wouldn't turn up to train everyday etc. However, football is renouned for the "hair dryer treatment", and in my experience from my very recent playing days, some managers idea of motivating players, can at times, leave an awful lot to be desired.
Wonder how many of you be "motivated" when you turn up for work and your line manager, or sales manager hurls abuse at you, throwing things around the office, telling you that you are "effing" useless, just wonder what you would all be thinking? Would that make you go and produce more output, or gain more sales, or would you think "stuff this I'm out of here as soon as I can find another job"? Not everybody reacts in that way, but some do, and some react by producing more, so a manager has to get into the heads of each player and understand what makes them "tick" to get the best out of them.”
by theoutworker
Saturday, January 12 2013, 9:40AM
“Spilsby, to me the analysis of my previous comment.
"If the team are chickens the chicken came first".
"If the Team are eggs the egg came first".”
by theoutworker
Saturday, January 12 2013, 8:58AM
“I am sure that if the the players were performing better and winning games the mind set of the the fans would improve.”
by franky68
Friday, January 11 2013, 5:15PM
“Sweepclean: You put it all in a nutshell very well there, well said. I did the same as you two games a week and well motivated before a ball was kicked.
come on boys”
by franky68
Friday, January 11 2013, 5:11PM
“Spilsby; I agree, but the influence must come from DH to his players, with his selections,I know there are alot of injuries at present, but he must be fair to his players and sleect on form players, and not favourites first. The team that beat Dartford got him 3 points Nicolau and Larkin made and scored goals between them, and then he goes and tinkers with the selection.
Larkin had a very good score rate at his other clubs, and the gets dropped for FA Cup game, how would that effect anyone, tell me.Both had played well, as did others who also got dropped.
come on boys”
by Sweepclean
Friday, January 11 2013, 4:44PM
“Years ago when some of us were younger and fit enough to play football twice a week and train I can't remember having to have a manager or a crowd to motivate my self or my team members. The thing that motivated us was the opposing team and we went into every game with not a thought that we could be beaten.
And before you ask yes I have played in front of a 3000 + crowd
Pulling on City's colours should be enough motivation if you really care about the team.”
by Kaftanimp
Friday, January 11 2013, 1:12PM
“Theoutofworker - no i'm not happy with the mind set of the fans or the players !!
They BOTH need to improve. I am in full agreement with Mr Holdsowrth and I think if you look at my original post it was aimed at improving the mind set of the supporters who have a major part to play in any upturn of fortunes for the team.
It's a typical 'mind set' from football supporters that they are never to blame because they are the constant, pay the players wages etc etc etc - RUBBISH quite frankly. I've heard more positive atmosphere created by a handful of away fans in recent years at Sincil Bank while there has been a marked increase in apathy and negativity from the home support. It's about time people woke up and actually supported the team for a change !!”