About Bill Thompson
Born 1899. Bill Thompson was an association football player.
William Potter Thompson (1899 – October 1959 ) was an English footballer who played for Nottingham Forest.
Thompson was a full back and made his debut for Nottingham Forest on 26 August 1922 in the First Division match at the City Ground against Sunderland. His last appearance was on 6 April 1935 at home in a 2–2 draw against Manchester United. He captained Forest in the 1920s.
Thompson scored five goals for Nottingham Forest, all of which were penalties.
Thompson also toured South Africa and Netherlands with FA teams.
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Who was Bill Thompson?
English football defender
When was Bill Thompson born?
Bill Thompson was born in 1899 in Derby.
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Bill Thompson was an association football player.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Bill Thompson (footballer, born 1899)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Bill Thompson. https://biography.guide/bill-thompson-association-football-player-1899/
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