Kenny Thomson

Kenny Thomson
Personal information
Full name Kenny Thomson
Date of birth (1951-11-09) 9 November 1951
Place of birth Dunfermline, Scotland
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 Scottish former 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

  1. ↑ Ash, Russell (2010). Top 10 of Football. Hamlyn. ISBN 978-0-60062-252-9.
  2. ↑ http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20130116/former-pars-player-bonar-mercers-behind-the-scenes-interview-in-full_2207955_3043035
  3. ↑ http://www.dafc.co.uk/articles/20070309/kenny-thomson_2251023_1874305
  • Kenny Thomson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Database
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