Brian Thompson (footballer, born 1952)

George Brian Thompson (born 7 August 1952), known as Brian Thompson, is an English former professional footballer who played as a striker or as a defender in the Football League for York City and Mansfield Town, in non-League football for Yeovil Town and Maidstone United, and was on the books of Sunderland without making a league appearance.[1][2] He was capped 15 times by the semi-professional national team from 1979 to 1984.[3]

For the footballer born in 1938, see Brian Thompson (footballer, born 1938). For the footballer born in 1950, see Brian Thompson (footballer, born 1950).

Brian Thompson
Personal information
Full name George Brian Thompson[1]
Date of birth (1952-08-07) 7 August 1952[1]
Place of birth Ashington, Northumberland, England[1]
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[2]
Position(s) Striker / Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971– Sunderland 0 (0)
1973 → York City (loan) 6 (0)
1974–1979 Yeovil Town
1979–1980 Mansfield Town 9 (0)
Maidstone United
Total 15 (0)
National team
1979–1984 England semi-pro 15 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 608. ISBN 978-1-85291-665-7.
  2. Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 102. ISBN 978-0-9531005-0-7.
  3. Williams, Mike; Williams, Tony, eds. (2012). Non-League Club Directory 2013. Tony Williams Publications. pp. 1003–1010. ISBN 978-1-869833-77-0.


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