Alan Thompson (footballer, born 1952)

William Alan Thompson (born 20 January 1952) is an English former professional footballer who played as a central defender.

Career
Born in Liverpool, Thompson played for Sheffield Wednesday, Stockport County, Portland Timbers, Bradford City and Scunthorpe United.

Thompson signed for Bradford City in January 1980, having previously played in the United States with the Portland Timbers. He made 35 appearances for the club – 31 in the league, one in the FA Cup, and three in the Football League Cup. He left the club in March 1982 to sign for Scunthorpe United.