Robert Thomson (23 September 1903 â 28 December 1972) was a Scottish footballer who played for Falkirk, Sunderland, Newcastle United (moving between the TyneâÂÂWear 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), Hull City, Olympique Marseille, Racing Club de Paris and Ipswich Town, and for the Scotland national team and the Scottish League XI.
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. During the Second World War he served in the Royal Air Force.
Ipswich Town
Scotland
Robert was born in Falkirk, the son of Agnes Wilson and William Thomson.
He was married to June Adele Manning.