DEVIZES Town keeper Paul Thompson followed in the footsteps of Peter Schmeichel when he salvaged a point for his side with an amazing 93rd minute header at Bishop Sutton.

Brian Newlands' in-form side were trailing 2-1 to the Screwfix Direct League Premier Division strugglers when Thompson rose highest to head home David Lloyd's free kick deep into stoppage time.

The goal sparked scenes of joy as Thompson, the club's regular penalty taker, celebrated his first goal in open play for Devizes.

He said: "Although I've scored penalties for Devizes, that's the first time I've scored with a header.

"It was almost comical, really. We had a free kick on the flank and David Lloyd took it. It was about the first time he's ever put a decent ball into the box and I headed it in. It reminded me of Bob Latchford in his heyday. He was a bit overweight as well."

The 29-year-old shot-stopper, who rejoined the Nursteed Road club from Mangotsfield United in August, was understandably delighted after scoring the equaliser.

Said Thompson: "I turned round and a few of the lads were just laughing at me. It is something you only ever see once in a blue moon.

"Obviously, Schmeichel has done it and Jimmy Glass for Carlisle. The referee told me after the game he thought he'd seen everything in football but could retire knowing that he had now.

"I ran over to the dugout and almost broke Brain's back by jumping on him. It was really excellent and the icing on the cake to come away with a point after playing so poorly. I think I'll be asking for a goalscoring bonus as well as a clean sheet bonus now."

Devizes boss Newlands was equally pleased with Thompson's late strike. He said: "There was about one second left on the clock and it was desperate measures.

"Paul Thompson's come up from the right and scored with the best header I've seen this season from 15 or 16 yards. Alan Shearer would have been proud and he has shown a determination a few of the other players should have shown. He's a good club man and it was great for him and great for us. I keep telling him he learnt that one from me."