Alan Thompson (footballer, born 1952)

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.

This biographical article related to association football in England, about a defender born in the 1950s, is a stub.