Thomas Andrew Barnett (11 November 1908 – 9 July 1986), was an English professional association footballer, who played as an inside forward. During his career he was contracted to

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, but never played for them. He is best remembered for his time at

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, where he played 395

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games, scoring 144 goals; only

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has scored more. At the time, he set the record for the most peacetime Watford appearances, which stood until

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overtook him 35 years later. Following his retirement from football, Barnett worked as a masseur for

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ice hockey team, and continued to support Watford as a season-ticket holder. He died in

, aged 77.

References

1908 births 1986 deaths Footballers from Salford Manchester United F.C. players Watford F.C. players English Football League players English footballers Association football inside forwards {{England-footy-forward-1900s-stub