Des Thompson

Goalkeeper, Football player

1928 –

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Who is Des Thompson?

Desmond Thompson is an English former professional association football player who played as a goalkeeper for York City, Burnley and Sheffield United. He was born in Southampton, the son of George Thompson, the Southampton goalkeeper.

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.

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Born
Dec 4, 1928
Southampton
Nationality
  • England
Lived in
  • Southampton

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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