Bob Thomas
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Biography
Bob Thomas was an Irish association footballer during the 1920s and 1930s.
Thomas was a left half during this era in the League of Ireland and was part of the All-Conquering Bohemians team of 1927–28 who won every trophy on offer that season - League of Ireland, FAI Cup, Shield and Leinster Senior Cup. After this success, Thomas left the then strictly amateur Bohs to join rivals Shelbourne on professional terms.
He later had a spell as manager of Shelbourne. His nephew is Theo Dunne who won the FAI Cup with Shels in 1960.
Honours
As a player
- League of Ireland
- Bohemians - 1927/28
- FAI Cup
- Bohemians - 1928
- League of Ireland Shield
- Bohemians - 1928
As a manager
- League of Ireland
- Shelbourne F.C. - 1952/53