Albert Thompson (footballer, born 1912)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Albert Thompson | ||
| Date of birth | 1912 | ||
| Place of birth | Llanbradach, Wales | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Barry Town | ? | (?) | |
| 1934–1936 | Bradford Park Avenue | 11 | (2) |
| 1936–1937 | York City | 24 | (24) |
| 1937 | Swansea Town | 4 | (0) |
| Wellington Town | ? | (?) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Albert Thompson (born 1912, date of death unknown) was a Welsh footballer.
Career[edit]
Thompson was born in Llanbradach, Wales, and joined Bradford Park Avenue from Barry Town in 1934.[2] After making 11 appearances and scoring two goals in the league for Bradford, he joined York City in 1936.[2] He was York City's top scorer for the 1936–37 season, with 28 goals.[3] He joined Swansea Town in 1937,[2] after making 29 appearances and scoring 28 goals for York.[4] After making 4 appearances in the league for Swansea, he joined Wellington Town.[2]
Notes[edit]
- ^ "Bradford. Backs wanted. Directors show no lack of enterprise". Sunday Dispatch Football Guide. London. 23 August 1936. p. vii – via Newspapers.com.
- ^ a b c d Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 - 1939. Tony Brown. p. 257. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
- ^ Batters, Dave (1990). "City Season-by-Season". York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited. p. 313. ISBN 0-907969-69-0.
- ^ Batters, Dave (1990). "York City Career Records". York City: A Complete Record 1922-1990. The Breedon Books Publishing Company Limited. p. 428. ISBN 0-907969-69-0.
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