| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas McGrain | ||
| Date of birth | (1959-01-31)31 January 1959 (age 66) | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Celtic Boys Club | |||
| 1974–1977 | Celtic | ||
| 1975–1976 | →Maryhill (loan) | ||
| 1976–1977 | →Duntocher Hibs (loan) | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1977–1978 | Partick Thistle | 0 | (0) |
| 1978 | Galway Rovers | ||
| 1979 | Sligo Rovers | ||
| 1979–1981 | Dumbarton[1] | 50 | (2) |
| Pollok | |||
| * Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Thomas McGrain (born 31 January 1959) is a Scottish retiredfootballer who played as amidfielder. He is the younger brother ofDanny McGrain,[2][3] one ofCeltic's most lauded players.
McGrain was initially signed up on an 'S' form by Celtic. After a couple of seasons on loan in theJunior ranks withMaryhill (where Danny had also played)[4] andDuntocher Hibs, he was released by Celtic and signed forPartick Thistle,[5] managed by formerHoops starBertie Auld. He was also unable to break into the first team at theJags[2] and moved to the Republic of Ireland, initially toGalway Rovers where another former Celtic manTommy Callaghan had becomeplayer-manager.[3]
In 1979, McGrain returned to Scotland and joinedDumbarton,[6][7] playing for two seasons in theScottish First Division. In 1980, he scored league goals againstHeart of Midlothian andSt Johnstone.[8] In 1981, he left theSons and reverted to the Junior grade withPollok.[9]
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