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Overview
Glossop born in 1883. Previously on the books at Manchester City before he came to Hamilton in 1919. In his nine seasons with City he played in 195 League matches and hit the net 92 times. While at Maine Road he was capped against Wales in 1907. He recommended a couple of ex-colleagues from his days with South Shields to the club. He was a centre forward.
In a match at Douglas Park against Raith Rovers he netted all five goals in a 5-5 draw. Accies were 5-1 ahead at half time. An injury near the end of the season limited his appearances. He later joined Houghton Rovers. When he returned south he had in his possession a Lanarkshire Cup winners medal earned when he scored one of two goals which gave Accies the trophy in 1920.
His career had commenced with Gainley Swifts, from there he played for Glossop Villa, Glossop St James before going to Maine Road. An all round sportsman as he was competent at cricket and billiards. A butcher by trade. A resident of South Shields at the time of his death on 24th April 1955.
Debut was on 15th March 1919 in a Second Round Victory Cup tie at home to Rangers.
Scottish League 27 Appearances 16 Goals (1 Five)
Scottish Cup 1 Appearance
Lanarkshire Cup 2 Appearances 1 Goal
Victory Cup 1 Appearance
Accies Career
Full Name
Irvine Thornley
1919-20
Position
Centre forward
Born
1883
Died
24 April 1955
Signed by
Alex Raisbeck
Debut
15 March 1919
Last Game
Honours
1907: England internationalist
1920: Lanarkshire Cup
Clubs Played For
Gainley Swifts
Glossop Villa
Glossop St James
Manchester City
Hamilton Academical
Houghton Rovers