William Thomas (footballer, born 1885)


William Thomas was an English footballer who played for Port Vale, Everton, Leeds City, Barnsley, and Huddersfield Town.

Playing career

Thomas played for Newcastle Swifts before joining Port Vale in June 1903. 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. These were his only two appearances of the 1904–05 season. He played nine Second Division appearances in the 1905–06 season, before he moved on to Everton, Leeds City, Barnsley and Huddersfield Town.

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