Thomas Townsley (28 April 1898 – 10 April 1976) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre half for Falkirk (two spells),[1] Leeds United[2] and Scotland.[3] Townsley was also manager of Peterhead.[3][4]

Tom Townsley
Personal information
Full name Thomas Townsley
Date of birth 28 April 1898
Place of birth Polmont, Scotland
Date of death 10 April 1976(1976-04-10) (aged 77)
Place of death Peterhead, Scotland
Position(s)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Laurieston Villa
Cowie Wanderers  
California Celtic  
1919–1925 Falkirk  244 (14)
1925–1931 Leeds United  159 (2)
1931–1933 Falkirk  24 (0)
1933–1934 Bo'ness
1934–1938 Peterhead
Total 427 (16)
International career
1923–1925 Scottish League XI 4 (0)
1925 Scotland 1 (0)
Managerial career
1938–1958 Peterhead
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Thomas Townsley, Falkirk Football Historian, 16 October 2013
  2. ^ Townsley: Thomas (Tom), Leeds United F.C. History
  3. ^ a b (Smith 2013, p. 276)
  4. ^ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
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