Thomas McGrain (born 31 January 1959) is a Scottish retired footballer who played as a midfielder. He is the younger brother of Danny McGrain,[2][3] one of Celtic's most lauded players.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Thomas McGrain | ||
| Date of birth | 31 January 1959 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | 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 | |||
McGrain was initially signed up on an 'S' form by Celtic. After a couple of seasons on loan in the Junior ranks with Maryhill (where Danny had also played)[4] and Duntocher Hibs, he was released by Celtic and signed for Partick Thistle,[5] managed by former Hoops star Bertie Auld. He was also unable to break into the first team at the Jags[2] and moved to the Republic of Ireland, initially to Galway Rovers where another former Celtic man Tommy Callaghan had become player-manager.[3]
In 1979, McGrain returned to Scotland and joined Dumbarton,[6][7] playing for two seasons in the Scottish First Division. In 1980, he scored league goals against Heart of Midlothian and St Johnstone.[8] In 1981, he left the Sons and reverted to the Junior grade with Pollok.[9]
References
edit- ^ McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
- ^ a b "McGrain drain... [scan]". Evening Times. 10 June 1978. Retrieved 21 July 2018 – via Partick Thistle History Archive.
- ^ a b "Players Who Never Played a Game M - Z". The Celtic Wiki. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ Mark Henderson (29 March 2012). "Becoming A Bhoy: Danny McGrain". Celtic F.C. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ "Players Mac / Mc". Partick Thistle History Archive. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.
- ^ DUMBARTON : 1946/47 - 1953/54 & 1955/56 - 2013/14
- ^ "Tom McGrain - Player Profile". Dumbarton Football Club Historical Archive. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
- ^ "Dumbarton". Post War English & Scottish Football League A-Z Players' Transfer Database. Retrieved 21 July 2018.
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