Dave Thomson (footballer, born 1943)

Dave Thomson (February 14, 1943) is a Scottish former footballer who played as a midfielder.

Dave Thomson
Personal information
Date of birth (1943-02-14) 14 February 1943
Place of birth Scotland
Date of death May 2019 (2019-06) (aged 76)[1]
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1957–1963 Clyde 35 (8)
1968–1971 Rochester Lancers
1971–1972 Toronto Metros 17 (0)
1973–1974 Toronto Hungaria
International career
1958–1959 Scotland Amateurs 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Thomson began his career at Clyde and won 3 caps for the Scotland Amateur team.[2]

He played in the American Soccer League in 1968 with Rochester Lancers.[3] He returned to play with Rochester for the 1969 season.[4] In 1970, the Lancers joined the North American Soccer League, and Thomson continued playing with the team.[5] The following season he was traded to Toronto Metros.[6] In 1973, Toronto released him from his contract.[7]

He would subsequently sign with Toronto Hungaria in the National Soccer League along with former Metros teammate John Fahy.[8] In his debut season with Hungaria he assisted in securing the double (NSL Championship & NSL Cup).[9] He re-signed with Toronto Hungaria for the 1974 season.[9] In 1977, he was named to the Rochester Lancers Team of the Decade.[10]

References
  1. "GOODBYE, DAVIE: Former Lancer midfielder Thomson passes away". Front Row Soccer. 6 May 2019. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  2. McColl, Brian; Gorman, Douglas; Campbell, George. "Forgotten Glories – British Amateur Internationals 1901–1974" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 28 July 2017. Retrieved 16 May 2023.
  3. "NASL-Dave Thomson". www.nasljerseys.com. Retrieved 13 June 2021.
  4. Loj, Alex (19 March 1969). "Lancers Expect To Sign 3". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 64.
  5. Loj, Alex (3 May 1970). "Lancers Begin Home Schedule". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 89.
  6. Kernaghan, Jim (1 July 1971). "Tigers lose in weird wind-up". Toronto Star. p. 15.
  7. Waring, Ed (18 April 1973). "Metros drop four veterans from roster". The Globe and Mail. p. 42.
  8. "Bobby Averill Metro scorer as Montreal bows at home - Regrets". The Globe and Mail. 27 June 1973. p. 35.
  9. Koep, Bob (22 April 1974). "NSL champs look ready to repeat as powerhouse". Toronto Star. p. B2.
  10. Lewis, Michael (3 August 1977). "Lancers can win title only by optimum output". Democrat and Chronicle. p. 50.
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