About Alan Thompson
Born 1952. Alan Thompson is a British association football player.
William Alan Thompson (born 20 January 1952) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender.
Career Born in Liverpool, Thompson played for Sheffield Wednesday, Stockport County, Portland Timbers, Bradford City and Scunthorpe United.
Thompson signed for Bradford City in January 1980, having previously played in the United States with the Portland Timbers. He made 35 appearances for the club – 31 in the league, one in the FA Cup, and three in the Football League Cup. He left the club in March 1982 to sign for Scunthorpe United.
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Who is Alan Thompson?
footballer born 1952
When was Alan Thompson born?
Alan Thompson was born on 20 January 1952 in Liverpool.
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Alan Thompson is an association football player.
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· DBpedia: Alan Thompson (footballer, born 1952)
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