David Gwyn Thomas (born 26 September 1957) is a Welsh former professional

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who played as a

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Career

After starting his career with West End in

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, he joined

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, making his debut for the club as a substitute on 26 April 1975 away at

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. He made 103 appearances for Leeds before transferring to

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in March 1984 for £40,000. Thomas played 230 times in all competitions for Barnsley, breaking his leg in 1989, before joining

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for £25,000 in March 1990. Thomas finished his career at

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in 1992.

International career

Thomas made three appearances for Wales' U21 side. Thomas received a call-up to the senior Wales team, but he was forced to pull out due to injury.

References

1957 births Living people Barnsley F.C. players Carlisle United F.C. players Hull City A.F.C. players Leeds United F.C. players West End F.C. players Wales men's under-21 international footballers Welsh men's footballers People educated at Gowerton Grammar School Men's association football midfielders English Football League players {{Wales-footy-midfielder-stub