Tommy Cain Explained

Tommy Cain
Fullname:Thomas Cain
Birth Date:10 November 1892
Birth Place:Horsenden Hill, England
Death Place:Ealing, England
Position:Wing half
Clubs1:Richmond YMCA
Clubs2:Bohemians (guest)
Years3:1919–1920
Clubs3:Queens Park Rangers
Caps3:6
Goals3:0
Clubs4:Guildford United
Clubs5:Dartford
Clubs6:Sheppey United
Years7:1924–1925
Clubs7:Brentford
Caps7:11
Goals7:0

Thomas Cain (10 November 1892 – September 1975) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Brentford as a wing half.

Career

A wing half, Cain began his career at Richmond YMCA before the outbreak of the First World War in 1914.[1] During the war, he guested for Irish club Bohemians. After the war, he played for Queens Park Rangers, Guildford United, Dartford and Sheppey United. Cain joined Third Division South club Brentford in 1924 and made 12 appearances for the struggling team, before departing the following year.

Personal life

Cain served in the East Surrey Regiment.[2]

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Queens Park Rangers1919–20[3] Southern League First Division600060
Brentford1924–25[4] Third Division South9010100
1925–26200020
Total11010120
Career total17010180

Notes and References

  1. Book: Haynes, Graham . Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006 . Coumbe . Frank . 2006 . Yore Publications . 978-0955294914 . Harefield . 33.
  2. Book: Brentford Football Club – Official Handbook – Season 1924–25 . Supporters' League . 1924 . 11.
  3. Web site: QPRnet – Seasonal Stats – 1919–20 . 16 May 2019.
  4. Book: 100 Years Of Brentford . Brentford FC . 1989 . 0951526200 . White . Eric . 368.