| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas Sayles | ||
| Date of birth | 1892 | ||
| Place of birth | Wales, Yorkshire, England | ||
| Date of death | 1940 | ||
| Position(s) | Full back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1913 | Kiveton Park | ||
| 1919 | Sheffield | ||
| 1920–1921 | Cardiff City | 0 | (0) |
| 1921–1923 | Barnsley | 20 | (0) |
| 1923–1927 | Southend United | 94 | (2) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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