THOMAS AT A GLANCE: Has a good presensce at holding the ball...Natural at putting his head on ball...Can place the ball into attacking third or get finishing touches.

HIGH SCHOOL & CLUB: Graduated from Whitley Bay in 2009...Played under Lie Pictow, and was the team’s top goal scorer his senior year...Scored 22 goals in 19 games.

PERSONAL: Son of George and Elaine Coombes ... Majoring in sport management.