John Ernest Thompson
| Date of birth | 1909 |
| Place of birth | Newbiggin |
| Position | Centre forward |
Ernie Thompson, an old-fashioned centre-forward scored on his debut v. Liverpool, but could not break into a relegation-threatened side, despite having been a prolific scorer with Blackburn Rovers.
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Goals | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1936-37 | Manchester United | League Division One | 2 | 1 |
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| 1937-38 | Manchester United | League Division Two | 1 |
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Nov 1936 | Manchester United v Liverpool | L | 2-5 | League Division One | |
| 28 Nov 1936 | Leeds United v Manchester United | L | 2-1 | League Division One | |
| 25 Sep 1937 | Manchester United v Southampton | L | 1-2 | League Division Two | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.