Robert Albert Thomas (2 August 1919 – March 1990) was an English professional footballer who played as an inside forward in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle, Fulham and Crystal Palace.

Career

Thomas played in the Football League for Plymouth Argyle, Fulham and Crystal Palace and scored 103 goals in 304 appearances. He also played for Golders Green, Brentford and Kettering Town and appeared as a guest player for West Ham United during the Second World War.

Bob Thomas (footballer, born 1919)

Personal life

Thomas' brother, Dave, played in the Football League for several clubs as a centre forward and the two played alongside each other for Plymouth Argyle during the 1946–47 season.

Bob Thomas (footballer, born 1919)

Honours

Golders Green

Middlesex Senior Cup: 1938–39

Career statistics

References

External links

Bob Thomas at holmesdale.net

1919 births

Footballers from Stepney

English men's footballers

Men's association football forwards

Hendon F.C. players

Brentford F.C. players

Plymouth Argyle F.C. players

Fulham F.C. players

Crystal Palace F.C. players

Kettering Town F.C. players

West Ham United F.C. wartime guest players

English Football League players

1990 deaths

Romford F.C. players

Hayes F.C. players

Ebbsfleet United F.C. players

F.C. Clacton players

Bob Thomas (footballer, born 1919)