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John Thomson - SFL XI
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John Thomson - SFL XI
Football - 1928 / 1929 season - English Football League XI 2 Scottish Football League XI 1
Goalkeeper John Thomson pictured for the SFL team before the game at Villa Park 07/11/1928.
He later died as a result of an accidental collision with Rangers player Sam English during an Old Firm match at Ibrox in 1931
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In this poignant photo print, we are transported back to the 1928/1929 football season, where two of the most formidable teams in British football history clashed. The English Football League XI faced off against their Scottish counterparts at Villa Park on November 7th, 1928. Amongst the players immortalized in this image is none other than John Thomson, a remarkable goalkeeper who would tragically meet his untimely fate just a few years later. As we gaze upon this snapshot frozen in time, it becomes evident that Thomson possessed an air of confidence and determination. Dressed proudly in his SFL team kit, he stands tall amongst his teammates as they prepare for battle. Little did anyone know that destiny had a different plan for him. The devastating incident that would change everything occurred during an Old Firm match at Ibrox Stadium in 1931 when Thomson collided with Rangers player Sam English. This unfortunate accident proved fatal for Thomson and sent shockwaves throughout the footballing world. This photograph serves as both a reminder of Thomson's talent and bravery on the field but also as a somber tribute to a life cut short far too soon. It encapsulates not only the passion and intensity of inter-league matches but also highlights how even within such fierce competition, tragedy can strike unexpectedly. Colorsport Images has captured more than just an ordinary moment; they have preserved history itself within these frames - reminding us all of John Thomson's legacy and the fragility of life amidst our beloved game.
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