James Thompson
| Date of birth | 19 April 1898 |
| Place of birth | Plaistow |
| Position | Centre forward |
Thompson scored 25 goals in 30 games in his first season with Chelsea and was then dropped. He insisted on being allowed to leave any club he joined on a free transfer and also on always wearing the same pair of boots. He returned to Chelsea as a scout and it was he who spotted Jimmy Greaves.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1923-24 | Coventry City | League Division Two | 2 | ||||
| 1927-28 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 1 | ||||
| 1927-28 | Chelsea | League Division Two | 29 | 25 |
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| 1928-29 | Chelsea | FA Cup | 4 | 1 |
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| 1928-29 | Chelsea | League Division Two | 8 | 8 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Dec 1923 | Stoke v Coventry City | L | 2-1 | League Division Two | |
| 19 Jan 1924 | Coventry City v Port Vale | L | 1-3 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.