Tom Niblo

Thomas Bruce Niblo (24 September 1878 – 30 June 1933) was a Scottish professional footballer who played as an outside forward and forward. He played the majority of his career in the Football League for Newcastle United, Middlesbrough, Aston Villa and Nottingham Forest. He also played in the Scottish and Southern Leagues and was capped once by Scotland at international level.

Career After leaving Raith Rovers in 1910, Niblo was one of three signings announced by Southern Football League Second Division side Cardiff City in November of the same year. Having trained with Newcastle United to maintain fitness, he was immediately named in the first team for his debut against Aberdare Athletic. He played three further games for the club before departing shortly after.

Personal life Niblo worked as a boilermaker on Tyneside when his football career came to an end.

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