William Thomas

Career

Thomas played for Newcastle Swifts before joining Portuguese Vale in June 1903. These were his only two appearances of the 1904-1905 season. He played nine Second Division appearances in the 1905-1906 season, before he moved on to Everton, Leeds City, Barnsley and Huddersfield Town.

Achievements

• His debut came in an 8–1 defeat to Liverpool at Anfield on 8 April 1905, and he claimed his first goal in the Football League 13 days later in a 3–2 win over Gainsborough Trinity at the Athletic Ground.