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Overview
Joined Accies from Cadzow Oak. In 1897 he turned out for the Lanarkshire East X1 v West X1 at right back, though he played mainly on the left side. Bob was transferred to Celtic in May 1898, he then moved to Third Lanark in September 1898 for a fee of £40, his wage was £2 per week.
In 1903 Bob was signed again, this time from Third Lanark for a £20 figure. The recipient of a Lanarkshire Cup winners medal in 1905 and 1906 versus Dykehead and Airdrieonians respectively. Joined Albion Rovers in 1906.
A plumber to trade he worked on Hamilton estate. He died in 1934 at the age of 58.
Debut on 11th September 1897 in Qualifying Cup tie at home to Motherwell which Accies lost 4-3.
Scottish League 73 Appearances 1 Goal
Scottish Qualifying Cup 15 Appearances
Scottish Cup 3 Appearances
Lanarkshire Cup 9 Appearances
Accies Career
Full Name
Robert Thomson
1897-98
1903-06
Nickname
Bob or Tosh
Position
Full back
Born
Died
1934
Debut
11 September 1897
Last Game
Honours
1905: Lanarkshire Cup
1906: Lanarkshire Cup
Clubs Played For
Cadzow Oak
Hamilton Academical
Celtic
Third Lanark
Hamilton Academical
Albion Rovers