With two games in three days, Thorne was rested for City's game with Rotherham United on 22 March 2008, before he scored the 150th league goal of his career two days later, when City beat Chesterfield 1–0. When City first signed Thorne, they included the option to extend his deal by a further year, and in March 2008, Thorne extended his contract to the end of the 2008–09 season.
Thorne was given a rest period after playing two games in three days before scoring his 150th league goal on March 24, 2008, during a City victory over Chesterfield. When City signed Thorne, they included the option to extend his contract for another year, and he did so in March 2008, extending his deal until the end of the 2008-09 season.