Thomas Thompson (footballer)

Thomas Thompson (1879–1939) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.[1]

Thomas Thompson
Personal information
Full name Thomas Thompson
Date of birth 1879
Place of birth Smethwick, England
Date of death 1939 (aged 59–60)
Place of death Birmingham, England
Position(s) Outside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Nettlefolds
1902–1903 Small Heath 1 (0)
1903–19?? Oldbury Town
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Thompson was born in Smethwick, Staffordshire. He was playing for Nettlefolds' works team when Small Heath signed him, attracted by his pace on the left wing.[2] His debut, on 24 January 1903 in a Second Division game away at Preston North End which Small Heath lost 2–1, was his only first-team appearance,[3] and he returned that same year to non-league football with Oldbury Town.[2]

He died in Birmingham in 1939.[2]

References

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  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 258. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ a b c Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 129. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
  3. ^ Matthews, p. 149.