David Thackeray (footballer)

David Thackeray (born 16 November 1902) was a Scottish footballer, who played as a left half for Alloa Athletic, Motherwell and Portsmouth.[1][2]

David Thackeray
Personal information
Date of birth 16 November 1902
Place of birth Hamilton, Scotland
Place of death England
Playing position(s) Left half
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1923–1925 Alloa Athletic 59 (2)
1925–1928 Motherwell 110 (4)
1928–1936 Portsmouth 280 (9)
Total 349 (15)
National team
1927 Scottish League XI 1 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Thackeray represented the Scottish League once, in October 1927.[3] Portsmouth signed him from Motherwell in the following year for £3,500. He played for Portsmouth in the FA Cup Finals of 1929 and 1934, both of which were lost.

References

  1. "Dave Thackery". Motherwell.net. Stuart Barr and Kevin Tweedlie. Archived from the original on 25 April 2012. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
  2. John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. "David Thackeray". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 17 December 2011.
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