Albert Thompson (footballer, born 1912)

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Albert Thompson
Personal information
Full name Albert Thompson
Date of birth 1912
Place of birth Llanbradach, Wales
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 ? (?)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Albert Thompson (born 1912, date of death unknown) was a Welsh footballer.

Career[]

Thompson was born in Llanbradach, Wales, and joined Bradford Park Avenue from Barry Town in 1934.[1] After making 11 appearances and scoring two goals in the league for Bradford, he joined York City in 1936.[1] He was York City's top scorer for the 1936–37 season, with 28 goals.[2] He joined Swansea Town in 1937,[1] after making 29 appearances and scoring 28 goals for York.[3] After making 4 appearances in the league for Swansea, he joined Wellington Town.[1]

Notes[]

  1. ^ a b c d Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 - 1939. Tony Brown. p. 257. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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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