Burnley FC: Bobby Thomas joins Bristol Rovers on a season-long loan

Young Burnley defender Bobby Thomas has left the club on a season-long loan.

The 21-year-old has joined Joey Barton’s Bristol Rovers for the 2022/23 campaign.

Thomas spent time in Everton’s and Crewe’s youth academies, before being signed by the Clarets.

He was handed his first senior deal in 2019, and made his debut in a EFL Cup game against Millwall the following year.

He has enjoyed previous loan spells with Kendal Town and Barrow.

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