Jimmy Thompson

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Jimmy Thompson
0Full Name James William Thompson
0Date of Birth 19 April 1898
0Place of Birth West Ham, London
0Position Centre forward
0Chelsea career 1927-1929
0Debut 27 August 1927
0Games (goals) 42 (33)
0Other clubs Charlton Athletic
Wimbledon
Millwall
Coventry City
Clapton Orient
Luton Town
Norwich City
Sunderland
Fulham
Hull City

James William "Jimmy" Thompson (19 April 1898 - August 1984) was a striker who played for Chelsea from 1927-1929, he was later a manager and scout.

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Chelsea career

Thompson had previously played as a winger, but was converted to a centre forward upon joining Chelsea for the 1927-28 season from Luton Town. He scored on his debut at Reading, and was top scorer for the campaign with 25 goals, helping Chelsea finish 3rd in Division 2, just missing out on promotion to the top flight. He would play for Chelsea for one more season, a relatively disappointing campaign in which Chelsea finished 9th, though Thompson was again top scorer, this time jointly with two other players, and with a more modest total of 9 goals.

After Chelsea

Following a much-travelled playing career he managed Dartford F.C. and later worked as a scout at Chelsea and Southampton.

Chelsea scout

In his scouting role at Chelsea he played a particularly significant role at the club in the 1950s and 60s, signing several subsequently successful players, with many hailing from his native East End of London. He is credited with having discovered, among others, Jimmy Greaves, Barry Bridges and Terry Venables. Thompson died in Epsom in August 1984.

Statistics

See also: List of Jimmy Thompson goals
Season League FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
1927-28 29 24 1 0 30 24
1928-29 8 8 4 1 12 9
Total 37 32 5 1 42 33
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