Jim Thomson (footballer, born 1946)

James Shaw Thomson (born 1 October 1946) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender for Chelsea from 1965 to 1968 before subsequently moving to Burnley until retiring in 1981.

Jim Thomson
Personal information
Full name James Shaw Thomson
Date of birth (1946-10-01) 1 October 1946 (age 77)
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland
Position(s) Defender
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1965–1968 Chelsea 39 (1)
1968–1981 Burnley 297 (3)
Total 336 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References edit

  • Hugman, Barry (2005). The PFA Premier and Football League Players' Records 1946-2005. Queen Anne Press.