Desmond Thompson (4 December 1928 â July 2010) was an English professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper for York City, Burnley and Sheffield United. He was born in Southampton, the son of George Thompson, the Southampton goalkeeper.
His brother, George was also a professional goalkeeper, who played for Scunthorpe United, Preston North End, Manchester City and Carlisle United including playing for Preston on the losing side in the 1954 FA Cup Final.