Kenny Thomson should not be confused with Ken Thomson (footballer).
| Kenny Thomson | |
| Fullname: | Kenny Thomson |
| Birth Date: | 1951 11, df=y |
| Birth Place: | Dunfermline, Scotland |
| Position: | Defender |
| Years1: | 1970–1982 |
| Caps1: | 353 |
| Goals1: | 5 |
| Years2: | 1982–1988 |
| Caps2: | 186 |
| Goals2: | 1 |
| Years3: | 1987–1990 |
| Caps3: | 94 |
| Goals3: | 1 |
| Years4: | 1990–1992 |
| Caps4: | 21 |
| Goals4: | 0 |
| Totalcaps: | 654 |
| Totalgoals: | 7 |
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]
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.