Thomas Townsley (28 April 1898 – 10 April 1976) was a Scottish footballer who played as a centre half for Falkirk (two spells),[1] Leeds United[2] and Scotland.[3] Townsley was also manager of Peterhead.[3][4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Townsley | ||
| Date of birth | 28 April 1898 | ||
| Place of birth | Polmont, Scotland | ||
| Date of death | 10 April 1976 (aged 77) | ||
| Place of death | Peterhead, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| – | Laurieston Villa | ||
| – | Cowie Wanderers | ||
| – | California Celtic | ||
| 1919–1925 | Falkirk | 244 | (14) |
| 1925–1931 | Leeds United | 159 | (2) |
| 1931–1933 | Falkirk | 24 | (0) |
| 1933–1934 | Bo'ness | ||
| 1934–1938 | Peterhead | ||
| Total | 427 | (16) | |
| International career | |||
| 1923–1925 | Scottish League XI | 4 | (0) |
| 1925 | Scotland | 1 | (0) |
| Managerial career | |||
| 1938–1958 | Peterhead | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Thomas Townsley, Falkirk Football Historian, 16 October 2013
- ^ Townsley: Thomas (Tom), Leeds United F.C. History
- ^ a b (Smith 2013, p. 276)
- ^ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine.
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- Sources
- Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland Who's Who. Pitch Publishing. ISBN 9781909178847.
External links
edit- Tom Townsley at the Scottish Football Association
- London Hearts profile (Scotland)
- London Hearts profile (Scottish League)
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