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Forward · 1951–1954
Former Sheffield United and England schoolboy forward Thompson was part of Southend's early-1950s attack. He scored twelve times in 52 competitive appearances, beginning on the right wing against Port Vale in August 1951.
| Competition | Starts | Sub appearances | Appearances | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| League | 51 | 0 | 51 | 11 |
| FA Cup | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| League Cup / FA Trophy | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Other cups | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| All competitions | 52 | 0 | 52 | 12 |
This is the archived career snapshot, not an automatically combined lifetime total. Some earlier seasons and cup records are incomplete; current-season matches are shown separately until each historical season has been reconciled. No unverified figures are presented as definitive club records.
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Football League Third Division · 2000/01
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