Kenny Thomson
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenny Thomson | ||
| Date of birth | 9 November 1951 | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1970–1982 | Dunfermline | 353 | (5) |
| 1982–1988 | Alloa Athletic | 186 | (1) |
| 1987–1990 | St Johnstone | 94 | (1) |
| 1990–1992 | Cowdenbeath | 21 | (0) |
| Total | 654 | (7) | |
|
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Kenny Thomson (born 9 November 1951) is a retired Scottish footballer who played for Dunfermline, Alloa Athletic, St Johnstone and Cowdenbeath. He achieved one of the most number of Scottish league appearances, 654, between 1970 and 1992 [1]
Playing career
Thomson started playing at Townhill Boys Club [2] Thomson made his Dunfermline debut in August 1970 and despite being part of the team relegating from the first division in 1971-72 he played a part in Dunfermline coming straight back up in 1972-73. After the league restructuring and another relegation Thomson played a key role in the clubs promotion in 1979 and was presented with the Dunfermline Player of the Year award.[3] However he was freed by new manager Pat Stanton in 1982.
Thomson joined Alloa Athletic where he helped them achieve promotion in 1984-85 and later St Johnstone who were promoted to the Premier Division in 1990.
References
- ↑ Ash, Russell (2010). Top 10 of Football. Hamlyn. ISBN 978-0-60062-252-9.
- ↑ http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20130116/former-pars-player-bonar-mercers-behind-the-scenes-interview-in-full_2207955_3043035
- ↑ http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20070309/kenny-thomson_2251023_1874305