Thompo for Ulster!

Thompo, King of Ireland

Linfield's star striker, Peter Thompson, is likely to make his debut for Northern Ireland during the game with Portugal on Wednesday night.

It is a fitting reward for a player who has banged in 18 goals so far this season, including 3 hat-tricks in a row. The only problem is, the mainland vultures are circling, and he'll probably leave during the January transfer window, leaving us desperately short of cover up front.

Here is the story from the Beeb:

Linfield's Peter Thompson is ready to take the huge step from part-time Irish League football to playing for Northern Ireland against Portugal.

NI manager Lawrie Sanchez has hinted that the 20-year-old postman from east Belfast will play some part in the Windsor Park friendly on Tuesday.

Well done Thompo. More on him later.