William Alan Thompson (born 20 January 1952) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender.
Born in Liverpool, Thompson played for Sheffield Wednesday, Stockport County, Portland Timbers, Bradford City and Scunthorpe United.
[3][4] Thompson signed for Bradford City in January 1980, having previously played in the United States with the Portland Timbers.
[6] He left the club in March 1982 to sign for Scunthorpe United.
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