John Thomson (footballer, born 1896)

John Youngman Thomson (27 July 1896 – May 1980), sometimes known as Jack Thomson, was a Scottish professional footballer who made 97 appearances in the Football League for Brentford, Bristol Rovers, Plymouth Argyle, Chesterfield, Aberdare Athletic and Coventry City as a goalkeeper.

Personal life Thomson was brother-in-law to Bristol Rovers teammate David Steele. He served in the Royal Navy during the First World War. Thomson later emigrated with this wife to the United States and they lived in Brooklyn, where he worked as a yardman. He joined the United States Army Reserve in December 1936 and served through the Second World War. At the time of his death in May 1980, Thomson was living in Ossining, New York.

Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBristol Rovers1921–22Third Division South5010—60Alloa Athletic1922–23Scottish First Division35010—360Partick Thistle1923–24Scottish First Division28050—330Brentford1925–26Third Division South40020—420Plymouth Argyle1926–27Third Division South7000—70Chesterfield1927–28Third Division North22010—230Coventry City1927–28Third Division South30——30Nuneaton Town1928–29Birmingham Combination10—1Appearance in Nuneaton Charity Cup020Career Total1410100101520

Honours Nuneaton Town Nuneaton Charity Cup: 1929–30

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