Thomas Edward Booth was an English footballer who played at centre-half for Blackburn Rovers and Everton.
10 Facts About Tom Booth
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Tom Booth made two appearances for England in March 1898 and April 1903.
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Tom Booth was born in Ardwick, Manchester, the youngest of seven children to Isaac and Sarah Tom Booth.
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Tom Booth played youth football with Hooley Hill and Ashton North End before joining Blackburn Rovers in 1896.
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Tom Booth soon developed into "a dependable centre-back" and was called up for England for the Home Championship match against Wales played at Wrexham's Racecourse Ground on 28 March 1898.
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In 1900, Blackburn Rovers were in financial difficulties and Tom Booth was one of a number of players who were sold to raise funds.
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Tom Booth joined Everton where his arrival was expected to "materially strengthen" "the half backs division".
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Tom Booth had been putting in useful work and kept his forwards well occupied.
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Tom Booth remained with Everton for one further season, before being released in the summer of 1908.
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Tom Booth then joined Preston North End but moved on to Carlisle United without making an appearance for Preston.