George Thompson (footballer, born 1884)
George Alexander Thompson (23 March 1884 – after 1925) was an English footballer and manager who managed Luton Town for eight months during 1925. Turning professional in 1906, he turned out for Sheffield United, Derby County and Newcastle United before moving into management.[1][2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | George Alexander Thompson | ||
| Date of birth | 23 March 1884 | ||
| Place of birth | South Shields, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Winger | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| South Shields Bertram | |||
| South Shields Adelaide | |||
| North Shields Athletic | |||
| 1906–1908 | Sheffield United | 40 | (4) |
| 1908–1910 | Derby County | 46 | (5) |
| 1910–1911 | Newcastle United | 0 | (0) |
| Teams managed | |||
| 1925 | Luton Town | ||
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
References
- Hayes, Dean P. (2002). Completely Top Hatters!. The Book Castle. p. 174. ISBN 1-903747-27-9.
- Joyce, Mike. "George Alexander Thompson". Since 1888. Retrieved 21 June 2009. (registration & fee required)
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