Thomas Watson (1870 – April 1902) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath as a goalkeeper.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Watson | ||
| Date of birth | 1870 | ||
| Place of birth | Birmingham, England | ||
| Date of death | April 1902 (aged 31–32) | ||
| Place of death | Birmingham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Goalkeeper | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| Yardley Victoria | |||
| 189?–1895 | Small Heath | 2 | (0) |
| Birmingham City Police | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Watson was born in the Yardley Wood district of Birmingham. He grew up to be an all-round athlete, and was actively involved in organising local athletics meetings. He played for Small Heath as an amateur,[2] making two appearances in the First Division in the 1894–95 season. Watson's debut came on 2 March 1895, deputising for regular goalkeeper Charles Partridge in a home game against Blackburn Rovers which finished as a 1–1 draw. In the next, and his last, game Small Heath conceded five goals to Derby County.[3]
Watson joined Birmingham City Police in 1895, rising to the rank of sergeant,[2] played for their football team,[1] and often used to police Small Heath's matches. He died in Birmingham in 1902.[2]
References edit
- ^ a b Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 273. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
- ^ a b c Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 132. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.
- ^ Matthews, p. 142.