Dave Thomas, born 5 October 1950 in Kirkby-in-Ashfield, England is a former professional footballer and England international who played as a midfielder. An extremely skilful and fast player, for much of his career his trademark was playing without shin pads; something that would never be tolerated in today's game due to the change of the laws of the game. He made his senior debut in Burnley's 8-1 defeat to West Bromwich Albion in the 1966/67 season. He had a long and successful playing career, playing for almost 20 years and totalling over 450 league appearances whilst playing for Burnley, QPR, Everton, Vancouver Whitecaps, Middlesbrough, Portsmouth and Wolverhampton Wanderers. He won 8 England caps overall whilst at Queens Park Rangers. His first England cap was given to him by manager Don Revie on 30 October 1974 in a 3?0 win against Czechoslovakia. He set up the first goal in the game. In 1981, he played a single summer season with the Vancouver Whitecaps in the North American Soccer League. Thomas's most successful season was undoubtedly 1975?76 while playing for QPR. 

October 5th, 1950 in Kirkby-in-Ashfield (Age 73)