David Thackeray (footballer)

David Thackeray
Personal information
Date of birth 16 November 1902
Place of birth Hamilton, Scotland
Place of death England
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)
International career
1927 Scottish League XI 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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

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}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  3. ^ "David Thackeray". Londonhearts.com. London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 17 December 2011.


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