About Ricky Thomson
Born 1957. Ricky Thomson is a British association football player.
Richard Blair Thomson (born 26 June 1957) is a Scottish former professional footballer played as a forward for Preston North End.
Early life Thomson was born in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 26 June 1957.
On 4 August 1979, Preston and arch-rivals Blackpool met at Deepdale in the Anglo-Scottish Cup. With the hosts leading 3–1 in the final minute, Blackpool goalkeeper Tom McAlister saved Thomson's penalty, tipping the ball onto the bar. It bounced down over the line, but by then the referee, Ashley, had blown his whistle to signal the end of the game. The goal did not count, but the spectators went home in the belief that the scoreline was 3–2. The official explained to Thomson and McAlister that the moment the ball had stopped travelling forwards the game was over and ruled it had ended the moment McAlister touched the ball.
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Who is Ricky Thomson?
Scottish footballer
When was Ricky Thomson born?
Ricky Thomson was born on 26 June 1957 in Edinburgh.
What is Ricky Thomson's occupation?
Ricky Thomson is an association football player.
What nationality is Ricky Thomson?
Ricky Thomson is British.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ricky Thomson. https://biography.guide/ricky-thomson/
MLA: "Ricky Thomson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ricky-thomson/.
Chicago: "Ricky Thomson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ricky-thomson/.
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