William Thomson
Scottish footballer of the 1890s
About William Thomson
Born 1850. William Thomson was a British association football player and association football coach.
William Thomson (born 4 May 1868) was a Scottish footballer of the 1890s.
Career Thomson played for Dumbarton (two spells), Aston Villa, Newton Heath and Clyde. He also played internationally for Scotland between 1892 and 1898.
Honours Dumbarton Scottish League: Champions 1891–92 Scottish Cup: Runner-Up 1896–97 Dumbartonshire Cup: Winners 1890–91, 1891–92, 1892–93 4 caps for Scotland between 1892 and 1898, scoring one goal 1 cap for the Scottish League in 1895 2 representative caps for Dunbartonshire between 1892 and 1898 1 international trial for Scotland in 1892
Personal life Thomson emigrated to Australia in approximately 1910, eventually settling in Drummoyne, Sydney.
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Who was William Thomson?
Scottish footballer of the 1890s
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William Thomson was born in 1850 in Scotland.
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William Thomson was an association football player and association football coach.
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William Thomson was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: William Thomson (Dumbarton footballer)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). William Thomson. https://biography.guide/william-thomson-association-football-player-1850/
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