Bobby Thomson (footballer born 1955)
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Robert "Bobby" Thomson is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
Glasgow
-born Thomson began his League career with St. Johnstone and would spend five years at the club before moving to Greenock Morton. He moved to England to play for Middlesbrough
but returned to Scotland a year later to play for Hibernian
, briefly returning to Morton on loan.
He joined Blackpool
in August 1985, at a time when the club was about to embark on something of a revival under the management of Sam Ellis
. "Thomson's aggression and experience will stiffen competition in the attack," said Ellis of the signing. A brief spell at Hartlepool United followed, before joining Hamilton Academical. Thomson then moved into non-League football
with Southport
.
Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
-born Thomson began his League career with St. Johnstone and would spend five years at the club before moving to Greenock Morton. He moved to England to play for Middlesbrough
Middlesbrough F.C.
Middlesbrough Football Club , also known as Boro, are an English football club based in Middlesbrough, who play in the Football League Championship. Formed in 1876, they have played at the Riverside Stadium since August 1995, their third ground since turning professional in 1889...
but returned to Scotland a year later to play for Hibernian
Hibernian F.C.
Hibernian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Leith, in the north of Edinburgh. They are one of two Scottish Premier League clubs in the city, the other being their Edinburgh derby rivals, Hearts...
, briefly returning to Morton on loan.
He joined Blackpool
Blackpool F.C.
Blackpool Football Club are an English football club founded in 1887 from the Lancashire seaside town of Blackpool. They are competing in the 2011–12 season of the The Championship, the second tier of professional football in England, having been relegated from the Premier League at the end of the...
in August 1985, at a time when the club was about to embark on something of a revival under the management of Sam Ellis
Sam Ellis
Samuel "Sam" Ellis is an English football coach and former player. He left his post as assistant manager of on December 30, 2010.-Career:...
. "Thomson's aggression and experience will stiffen competition in the attack," said Ellis of the signing. A brief spell at Hartlepool United followed, before joining Hamilton Academical. Thomson then moved into non-League football
Non-league football
Non-League football is football in England played at a level below that of the Premier League and The Football League. The term non-League was commonly used well before 1992 when the top football clubs in England all belonged to The Football League; all clubs who were not a part of The Football...
with Southport
Southport F.C.
Southport Football Club are an English football club, based in Southport, Merseyside. They are currently in the Conference National, and play their home matches at Haig Avenue, which has a capacity of 6,008...
.