| 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 aScottish formerfootballer, who played forDunfermline,Alloa Athletic,St Johnstone andCowdenbeath. He achieved one of the highest total of Scottish league appearances: 654, between 1970 and 1992.[1]
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 in1971-72 he played a part in Dunfermline coming straight back up in1972-73. After the league restructuring and another relegation Thomson played a key role in the club's promotion in1979 and was presented with the Dunfermline Player of the Year award.[3] However, he was freed by new managerPat Stanton in 1982.
Thomson joined Alloa Athletic where he helped them achieve promotion in1984-85 and later St Johnstone who were promoted to thePremier Division in1990.