 Complete the following phrase:  A forward, Thompson had a long playing career and club level, making 487 appearances and scoring 124 goals in the Premier League and throughout the Football League. His peak years were earlier in his career with Coventry City, for whom he scored 49 goals in 158 appearances and West Bromwich Albion, for whom he was voted the clubs 198485 Player of the Year. Late in the 198990 season Thompson joined Crystal Palace to provide cover for the injured Ian Wright, but was cup-tied for the 