Career
A promising midfielder and product of the Sky Blues' Academy, Thornton was given a squad number for the first time in the 2005–06 season, following a productive pre-season in which he was included on the trips to Ibiza and his native Ireland. He made his debut on 20 September 2005, in a League Cup 1–0 defeat at Selhurst Park, replacing Isaac Osbourne on 83 minutes. He made sixteen Championship appearances later in the season, putting in a string of impressive displays in March and April. A fans' favourite due to his exciting style of play, Thornton scored his first goal for the club on 26 August 2006 against Hull City, but an ankle injury marred what seemed destined to be a successful season, limiting him to just 13 appearances. The Irishman penned a new two-year extension to his contract in May 2007, keeping him at the club until summer 2010. In 2007–08 he was limited to twenty appearances and continued to be used mainly as a substitute. He had a good run at the end of the season under new manager Chris Coleman. In September 2008, Thornton signed a six week loan deal at League One team Brighton & Hove Albion. Following a six week extension on the loan, he had played fifteen games for the Seagulls before returning to the Ricoh Arena.
On 2 July 2009, Thornton left Coventry City by mutual consent. On 1 September 2009 Thornton re-signed with his former school boy club Boyne Rovers FC. Boyne Rovers senior side operate in the fifth Tier of Irish amateur soccer. Convinced by legendary Rovers manager Declan Kierans that his time there would be a stepping stone to bigger things Thornton played 12 times for Rovers and scored the winning goal in a 4-3 win over bitter local rivals Drogheda Town. On 2 December 2009 he joined Nuneaton Town on a non contract deal, playing football part-time whilst also touring the West Midlands with his indie three-piece band.
On 8 January 2010 he joined League Two outfit Northampton Town on a short term contract during his time at Northampton Town, he made 24 Starts and 21 appearances.
As of 27 September he has signed a one-year contract with Blue Square North team Nuneaton Town although he had hoped to return to Irish League football and had been linked with a move to MDL Kingpins the Black Bull. However, up and coming Irish junior club Boyne Harps were also known to be in negotiations with Thornton.
Earlier this season, 2011-2012, Kevin sustained an injury to his calf, which ended in minor surgery to remove a cyst. Now on the road to recovery and becoming fully fit again, He is hungry for success again in the football league starting with having trials with Football league and Championship clubs in pre-season for this forthcoming 2012-2013 season.
On July 3, 2012, he joined Welsh club Wrexham on trial with view to a permanent deal for the new season.
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