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Sorba Thomas credits Boreham Wood and Non-League football for reviving his career

Sorba Thomas has emerged as one of this season’s top Championship performers – but he credits the Non-League game for rebuilding his aspirations following a devastating early disappointment.

by
Tony Incenzo
18 January 2026

Sorba Thomas in action for Stoke City

Sorba Thomas has emerged as one of this season’s top Championship performers – but he credits the Non-League game for rebuilding his aspirations following a devastating early disappointment.

The 26-year-old has racked up a host of goals and assists down the Stoke City flank so far this term – and he could also be booking his seat on the plane to the World Cup Finals should Wales win through the Play-Offs.
In all, it represents a groundbreaking period in Thomas’s burgeoning career – but that hasn’t always been the case.
Ten years ago, the Barking-born winger was left crushed after being rele...

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