Richard Blair Thomson (born 26 June 1957) is a Scottish former professional footballer played as a forward for Preston North End.
He joined the Lilywhites as an apprentice, and went on to make 71 Football League appearances for the club, scoring 11 goals.
[1] On 4 August 1979, Preston and arch-rivals Blackpool met at Deepdale in the Anglo-Scottish Cup.
With the hosts leading 3–1 in the final minute, Blackpool goalkeeper Tom McAlister saved Thomson's penalty, tipping the ball onto the bar.
It bounced down over the line, but by then the referee, Ashley, had blown his whistle to signal the end of the game.