Kenny Thomson
Scottish footballer
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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]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Kenny Thomson | ||
| Date of birth | 9 November 1951 | ||
| Place of birth | Dunfermline, Scotland | ||
| 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) | |
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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.