John Thomson
Scottish footballer, born 1896
About John Thomson
Lived 1896 – 1980 (aged 83). John Thomson was a British association football player and association football coach.
Personal life Thomson was brother-in-law to Bristol Rovers teammate David Steele. He served in the Royal Navy during the First World War. Scottish First Division 35 0 1 0
36 0 Partick Thistle 1923–24 Third Division South 40 0 2 0
42 0 Plymouth Argyle 1926–27 Third Division South 7 0 0 0
7 0 Chesterfield 1927–28 Third Division North 22 0 1 0
23 0 Coventry City 1927–28 Third Division South 3 0
3 0 Nuneaton Town 1928–29 0 2 0
141 0 10 0 1 0 152 0
Honours Nuneaton Town Nuneaton Charity Cup: 1929–30
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Thomson?
Scottish footballer, born 1896
When was John Thomson born?
John Thomson was born on 27 July 1896 in Greenock.
When did John Thomson die?
John Thomson died on 1 May 1980 in Westchester County.
What was John Thomson's occupation?
John Thomson was an association football player and association football coach.
What nationality was John Thomson?
John Thomson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Thomson (footballer, born 1896)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). John Thomson. https://biography.guide/john-thomson-association-football-player/
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