Tommy Lang (footballer, born 1906) explained

Tommy Lang
Birth Date:3 April 1906
Birth Place:Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
Position:Forward
Years2:1926–1934
Caps2:215
Goals2:53
Years3:1934–1935
Caps3:24
Goals3:5
Years4:1935–1937
Caps4:12
Goals4:1
Years5:1937–1938
Clubs5:Swansea Town
Caps5:33
Goals5:1
Years6:1938–1946
Caps6:?
Goals6:?
Years7:1946–1947
Clubs7:Ipswich Town
Caps7:5
Goals7:1

Thomas Lang (3 April 1906, date of death unknown) was a Scottish footballer who played for Newcastle United, Huddersfield Town, Manchester United, Swansea City and Queen of the South. He was born in Larkhall, South Lanarkshire, Scotland.

It is perhaps at Newcastle United that Lang is best known, having helped them to victory in the 1932 FA Cup Final victory over Arsenal. Lang scored one and created the other in the 2–1 victory over Chelsea in the semi-final.[1] Lang left Newcastle for Huddersfield Town in 1934, playing there for a year before joining Manchester United in 1935. In two years with Manchester United, Lang played just 12 times, scoring once.

Lang joined Swansea Town in April 1937. He then joined Queen of the South in the summer of 1938 as one of the first signings of new manager Jimmy McKinnell Sr. 1938-39 was the first time Queens hit top spot in the Scottish Football league. Queens finished that season sixth in Scotland's top division, a feat since equalled only in 1955–56. Lang equal top scored that season with 16 goals.[2]

After the Second World War, Lang signed for Ipswich Town. He played for Ipswich for one season, scoring one goal in five league appearances, before becoming the club's trainer.

His son Gavin was also a footballer, who played for Chester City in the 1950s.[3]

Honours

Newcastle United

1931–32

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.qosfc.com/AboutUs/QueensLegends/tabid/115/Default.aspx Willie Ferguson and Hughie Gallacher profiles on "Queens Legends" on the official Queen of the South FC website
  2. http://www.qosfc.com/AboutUs/ClubHistory/tabid/164/Default.aspx "Club History" on the official Queen of the South website
  3. Book: McGlone, David . McLure . Bill . 1987 . The Juniors - 100 Years. A Centenary History of Scottish Junior Football. 258. Mainstream . 1-85158-060-3.