Kenny Thomson

This article is about the Scottish footballer. For New Zealand curler, see Kenny Thomson (curler).
Not to be confused with Ken Thomson (footballer).

Kenny Thomson
Personal information
Full name Kenny Thomson
Date of birth (1951-11-09) 9 November 1951 (age 73)
Place of birth Dunfermline, Scotland
Position(s) 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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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 highest total 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 club's 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.

See also

References

  1. ^ Ash, Russell (2010). Top 10 of Football. Hamlyn. ISBN 978-0-60062-252-9.
  2. ^ "Former Pars Player, Bonar Mercer's 'Behind the Scenes' interview in full | News | DAFC News | News | Dunfermline". Archived from the original on 25 February 2013. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  3. ^ "Kenny Thomson | Past Players | Past Players | Squad | Dunfermline". Archived from the original on 22 April 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2014.
  • Kenny Thomson at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database