Frank Thompson
Northern Irish footballer and manager
About Frank Thompson
Lived 1885 – 1950 (aged 65). Frank Thompson was a British association football player and association football coach.
Francis William Thompson (2 October 1885 – 4 October 1950) was an Irish international football player and manager who played professionally in Ireland, England and Scotland.
Career While playing with Cliftonville, Thompson won the Irish League once and the Irish Cup twice. He then played briefly with Black Diamonds and Linfield before moving to England to play with Bradford City in December 1910. In his three years with the Bantams, he won the 1911 FA Cup Final and earned seven international caps for Ireland. (he collected twelve in total between 1910 and 1914). He then moved to Scotland with Clyde, eventually becoming their player-manager, and also spent time as manager of Ayr United, before returning to Ireland to become manager of Glentoran.
His 1911 FA Cup Final winners medal sold for £19,000 at a London auction for sporting memorabilia in 2003.
Honours Player Clyde Glasgow Cup: 1914–15
Bradford City FA Cup 1910–11
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Who was Frank Thompson?
Northern Irish footballer and manager (1885-1950)
When was Frank Thompson born?
Frank Thompson was born on 2 October 1885 in Ballynahinch.
When did Frank Thompson die?
Frank Thompson died on 4 October 1950 in Ayr.
What was Frank Thompson's occupation?
Frank Thompson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was Frank Thompson?
Frank Thompson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Frank Thompson (footballer)
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