George Thompson (footballer, born 1884) explained

George Thompson
Fullname:George Alexander Thompson
Birth Date:23 March 1884
Birth Place:South Shields, England
Death Date:1950
Death Place:South Shields, England
Position:Winger
Clubs1:South Shields Bertram
Clubs2:South Shields Adelaide
Clubs3:North Shields Athletic
Years4:1906–1908
Caps4:40
Goals4:4
Years5:1908–1910
Caps5:46
Goals5:5
Years6:1910–1911
Clubs6:Newcastle United
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Manageryears1:1925
Managerclubs1:Luton Town

George Alexander Thompson (23 March 1884 – 1950) was an English footballer and manager who managed Luton Town for eight months during 1925. Turning professional in 1906, he turned out for Sheffield United, Derby County and Newcastle United before moving into management.[1] [2]

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hayes , Dean P. . Completely Top Hatters! . The Book Castle . 2002 . 174 . 1-903747-27-9.
  2. Web site: George Alexander Thompson. Mike. Joyce. Since 1888. 2009-06-21. 29 May 2009. https://web.archive.org/web/20090529014551/http://www.allfootballers.com/. dead. (registration & fee required)