Keith Thomas (English footballer) facts for kids
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Walter Keith Thomas | ||
| Date of birth | 28 July 1929 | ||
| Place of birth | Oswestry, England | ||
| Position(s) | Right winger | ||
| Youth career | |||
| –1950 | Oswestry Town | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1950–1952 | Sheffield Wednesday | 10 | (1) |
| 1952–1953 | Cardiff City | 9 | (4) |
| 1953–1956 | Plymouth Argyle | 35 | (8) |
| 1956–1957 | Exeter City | 43 | (6) |
| Total | 97 | (19) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Walter Keith Thomas (born 28 July 1929) is an English former footballer. He was known for playing as a right winger. This means he played on the right side of the field, helping both with defense and attacking goals.
Keith Thomas was born in Oswestry, Shropshire, England. Besides being a footballer, he also worked as a schoolteacher.
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Keith Thomas's Football Journey
During the 1950s, Keith Thomas played in the Football League. This was a major football competition in England. He played in 97 games for different teams.
Playing for Top Clubs
Thomas played for several well-known football clubs. These included Sheffield Wednesday, Cardiff City, Plymouth Argyle, and Exeter City.
Sheffield Wednesday
Keith Thomas started his professional career at Sheffield Wednesday in 1950. He played 10 games for them and scored 1 goal.
Cardiff City
From 1952 to 1953, he played for Cardiff City. During his time there, he appeared in 9 matches and scored 4 goals.
Plymouth Argyle
He then moved to Plymouth Argyle, where he played from 1953 to 1956. This was one of his longest stays, with 35 games and 8 goals.
Exeter City
His last professional club was Exeter City, where he played from 1956 to 1957. He played 43 games and scored 6 goals for them.
Becoming a Player-Manager
After his time in the Football League, Keith Thomas returned to his youth club, Oswestry Town, in 1957. Here, he took on a new role as a player-manager. This meant he was both playing for the team and managing them at the same time.
In 1959, he moved to the Welsh team Pwllheli. He continued his role as a player-manager there, helping to guide the team while still playing on the field.
