Sam Thomson (footballer)
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Sam Thomson was a leading professional footballer of the 1880s and 1890s. He was a Scottish international, and was a member of the Preston North End side which became famous as the 'invincibles'.
, Scotland on 14 February 1862. His first club was Lugar Boswell, and while with them he was twice picked to play for Scotland
. He later had a short spell with Rangers
, before becoming one of the many Scottish-born footballers who joined Preston North End
as the Lancashire club assembled a side that was almost unbeatable. In 1888-89 he was a member of the Preston side which did the double, being Football League
Champions and 1888-89
FA Cup Winners. In 1890 he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers
, and he later had spells with Everton
and Accrington
. On retiring from football, he later became a licensee
. He died aged 81 on 23 December 1943.
Career
Sam Thomson was born at LugarLugar
Lugar may refer to:*Richard Lugar, a United States senator.*Lugar, East Ayrshire, a small village in southwest Scotland.See also* Luger...
, Scotland on 14 February 1862. His first club was Lugar Boswell, and while with them he was twice picked to play for Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
. He later had a short spell with Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
, before becoming one of the many Scottish-born footballers who joined Preston North End
Preston North End F.C.
Preston North End Football Club is an English professional football club located in the Deepdale area of the city of Preston, Lancashire, currently playing in the third tier of English league football, League One...
as the Lancashire club assembled a side that was almost unbeatable. In 1888-89 he was a member of the Preston side which did the double, being Football League
The Football League
The Football League, also known as the npower Football League for sponsorship reasons, is a league competition featuring professional association football clubs from England and Wales. Founded in 1888, it is the oldest such competition in world football...
Champions and 1888-89
1889 FA Cup Final
The 1889 FA Cup Final was contested by Preston North End and Wolverhampton Wanderers at the Kennington Oval. Preston won 3–0, with goals by Fred Dewhurst, Jimmy Ross and Sam Thomson...
FA Cup Winners. In 1890 he joined Wolverhampton Wanderers
Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.
Wolverhampton Wanderers Football Club is an English professional association football club that represents the city of Wolverhampton in the West Midlands region. They are members of the Premier League, the highest level of English football. The club was founded in 1877 and since 1889 has played at...
, and he later had spells with Everton
Everton F.C.
Everton Football Club are an English professional association football club from the city of Liverpool. The club competes in the Premier League, the highest level of English football...
and Accrington
Accrington F.C.
Accrington Football Club were an English football club from Accrington, Lancashire, who were one of the founder members of The Football League. Accrington F.C. was formed following a meeting at a local public house in 1876...
. On retiring from football, he later became a licensee
Licensee
A licensee is someone who has been granted a licence.- Tort law :The term is used in the USA law of torts to describe a person who is on the property of another, despite the fact that the property is not open to the general public, because the owner of the property has allowed the licensee to enter...
. He died aged 81 on 23 December 1943.