Mike Thresher

Theodore Michael Thresher (born 9 March 1931 in Cullompton, Devon and died 28 December 1999 in Bristol) was an English footballer who played at left back.

In 1956-57 Mike Thresher was a regular again making 37 appearances at left back alongside both Jack Bailey and Ivor Guy.

Thresher made 41 appearances and starred in the two 4th round FA Cup ties v Blackpool when opposed by an ageing Stanley Matthews.

[3] The following season 1963-64 saw Thresher make 39 appearances and score his only League goal in a 1-1 draw at Southend United on 30 November 1963 as Bristol City finished 5th in the Third Division.

[2] After football Mike Thresher worked in the family building firm until his wife's death in February 1995 when he was living in Langport.