Robert Thomson (23 September 1903 – 28 December 1972) was a Scottish footballer who played for Falkirk, Sunderland,Bob Thomson, TheStatCat Newcastle UnitedBob Thomson, 11v11.com (moving between the Tyne–Wear derby clubs in an exchange deal with Bobby McKay as a potential replacement for Frank Hudspeth, losing his place to David Fairhurst after two seasons),Player profile: Robert Thomson, Toon1892 Hull City, Olympique Marseille, Racing Club de Paris and Ipswich Town,Bob Thomson, Tim's ITFC Player AZThomson Robert Image 2 Sunderland 1927, Vintage Footballers and for the Scotland national teamScotland player Robert Thomson, London Hearts Supporters Club and the Scottish League XI.SFL player Robert Thomson, London Hearts Supporters Club
After retiring as a player, Thomson worked for Ipswich Town as assistant trainer and head trainer, under Scott Duncan. He was also the manager of Dutch side Ajax from November 1950, when he succeeded Jack Reynolds, until his sacking on 4 December 1952.Kaufman tijdelijk trainer bij Ajax, Nieuwsblad van het Noorden, 1952-12-11, p. 6 During the Second World War he served in the Royal Air Force.
Honours Ipswich Town Southern League: 1936–37
Scotland Home Championship: 1926–27
Personal life Robert was born in Falkirk, the son of Agnes Wilson and William Thomson.
He was married to June Adele Manning.
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