Eddie Thomas (footballer, born 1933)

Eddie Thomas

Personal information
Full name	Edward Thomas
Date of birth	23 October 1933
Place of birth	Newton-le-Willows, England
Date of death	12 November 2003(2003-11-12) (aged 70)
Place of death	Derby, England
Position(s)	Forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1956–1960	Everton	86	(39)
1960–1962	Blackburn Rovers	37	(9)
1962–1964	Swansea Town	68	(21)
1964–1967	Derby County	105	(43)
1967–1968	Leyton Orient	11	(2)
Total		307	(114)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Edward Thomas (23 October 1933 – 12 November 2003) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Blackburn Rovers, Derby County, Everton, Leyton Orient and Swansea Town.

Thomas was signed for Derby by manager Tim Ward, and equalled a club record by scoring in each of his first six games for Derby in 1964.

References

• Sourced from Eddie Thomas at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)