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Desmond Thompson (4 December 1928 – July 2010) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for York City, Burnley and Sheffield United.[2] He was born in Southampton, the son of George Thompson, the Southampton goalkeeper.[3]

Not to be confused with Des Thomson.

Des Thompson
Personal information
Full name Desmond Thompson[1]
Date of birth (1928-12-04)4 December 1928
Place of birth Southampton, England
Date of death July 2010 (age 81)
Place of death Rotherham, England
Position(s) Goalkeeper
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1950–1952 York City 80 (0)
1952–1955 Burnley 62 (0)
1955–1964 Sheffield United 25 (0)
Total 167 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

His brother, George was also a professional goalkeeper, who played for Scunthorpe United, Preston North End, Manchester City and Carlisle United including playing for Preston on the losing side in the 1954 FA Cup Final.[3]


References


  1. "Des Thompson". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  2. Des Thompson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
  3. Holley, Duncan; Chalk, Gary (1992). The Alphabet of the Saints. ACL & Polar Publishing. p. 332. ISBN 0-9514862-3-3.


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