Des Thompson

Not to be confused with Des Thomson.

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]

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 Transfer Database
3. Holley, Duncan; Chalk, Gary (1992). The Alphabet of the Saints. ACL & Polar Publishing. p. 332. ISBN 0-9514862-3-3.