Tommy Sloan (footballer born 1964)
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Thomas "Tommy" Sloan is a Scottish
former footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in the Scottish Football League
. He is currently the manager of Auchinleck Talbot
with whom he has won the Scottish Junior Cup
on three occasions.
, Sloan began his career at Junior
level with his hometown club Annbank United
. After a single appearance for Stranraer
as a trialist, he joined Ayr United
for a spell before dropping back into Junior football with Annbank. Stepping up a second time in 1988, this time to Queen of the South
, Sloan later moved to Kilmarnock
before joining Stranraer on a permanent basis in 1991. During a successful six seasons at Stair Park
, he made over 200 league appearances, helping the club to the Scottish League Division Two
title in 1993–94, and winning the 1996–97 Scottish Challenge Cup. These were Stranraers first ever league promotion and national cup honour respectively.
Dropping back again to Junior level, he joined Kilwinning Rangers
in 1997, winning the Scottish Junior Cup in 1999. Sloan later moved to Ardrossan Winton Rovers
, where he played alongside his son Tommy Jr., before joining Auchinleck Talbot as player-manager in 2003. To date, he has guided Talbot to three Scottish Junior Cup victories including a league and cup double with the West Super League Premier Division
title in 2005–06.
Throughout his career, he has been known by the nickname "Tucker".
Scottish League Division Two
West of Scotland Super League Premier Division
Scotland
Scotland is a country that is part of the United Kingdom. Occupying the northern third of the island of Great Britain, it shares a border with England to the south and is bounded by the North Sea to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and west, and the North Channel and Irish Sea to the...
former footballer who played as a striker for several clubs in the Scottish Football League
Scottish Football League
The Scottish Football League is a league of football teams in Scotland, comprising theScottish First Division, Scottish Second Division and Scottish Third Division. From the league's foundation in 1890 until the breakaway Scottish Premier League was formed in 1998, the Scottish Football League...
. He is currently the manager of Auchinleck Talbot
Auchinleck Talbot F.C.
Auchinleck Talbot F.C. are a Scottish football club based in Auchinleck, near Cumnock, Ayrshire. Members of the Scottish Junior Football Association, they currently compete in the SJFA West Super League Premier Division...
with whom he has won the Scottish Junior Cup
Scottish Junior Cup
The Scottish Junior Cup, known as The Emirates Junior Cup for sponsorship reasons, is an annual football competition organised by the Scottish Junior Football Association for all its member clubs. The competition has been held every year since the inception of the SJFA in 1886 and as of the...
on three occasions.
Career
Born in IrvineIrvine, North Ayrshire
Irvine is a new town on the coast of the Firth of Clyde in North Ayrshire, Scotland. According to 2007 population estimates, the town is home to 39,527 inhabitants, making it the biggest settlement in North Ayrshire....
, Sloan began his career at Junior
Scottish Junior Football Association
The Scottish Junior Football Association is an affiliated national association of the Scottish Football Association and is the governing body for the Junior grade of football in Scotland. The term "Junior" refers to the level of football played...
level with his hometown club Annbank United
Annbank United F.C.
Annbank United Football Club are a Scottish football club from Annbank, near Ayr, in Ayrshire. Formed in 1939, they are based at New Pebble Park and are nicknamed "The Bankies"...
. After a single appearance for Stranraer
Stranraer F.C.
Stranraer Football Club is a Scottish semi-professional football team based in the town of Stranraer, Dumfries and Galloway. They are members of the Scottish Football League, and currently play in the Third Division.-History:...
as a trialist, he joined Ayr United
Ayr United F.C.
Ayr United Football Club are a Scottish association football team based in Ayr, South Ayrshire, that plays in the First Division of the Scottish Football League. Formed in 1910 after the merger of former clubs Ayr Parkhouse F.C. and Ayr F.C...
for a spell before dropping back into Junior football with Annbank. Stepping up a second time in 1988, this time to Queen of the South
Queen of the South F.C.
Queen of the South Football Club is a Scottish professional football club founded in 1919 and located in Dumfries. The club currently plays in the Scottish First Division, the second tier of Scottish football. They are officially nicknamed The Doonhamers, but usually referred to as Queens or QoS...
, Sloan later moved to Kilmarnock
Kilmarnock F.C.
Kilmarnock Football Club is a Scottish football team based in the town of Kilmarnock, Ayrshire. Founded in 1869, "Killie" is the oldest club currently in the Scottish Premier League. Home matches are played at Rugby Park...
before joining Stranraer on a permanent basis in 1991. During a successful six seasons at Stair Park
Stair Park
Stair Park is a public park and football stadium in the town of Stranraer, Scotland. It is owned by Dumfries & Galloway Council and is situated next to the London Road and the railway line in the town. It is home to Stranraer F.C., Wigtownshire RFC and Stranraer and Rhins Agricultural Show...
, he made over 200 league appearances, helping the club to the Scottish League Division Two
Scottish Football League Second Division
The Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system....
title in 1993–94, and winning the 1996–97 Scottish Challenge Cup. These were Stranraers first ever league promotion and national cup honour respectively.
Dropping back again to Junior level, he joined Kilwinning Rangers
Kilwinning Rangers F.C.
Kilwinning Rangers are a Scottish football club from Kilwinning, Ayrshire. Formed in 1899 they have had periods of success throughout their history although not as much as their rivals Irvine Meadow....
in 1997, winning the Scottish Junior Cup in 1999. Sloan later moved to Ardrossan Winton Rovers
Ardrossan Winton Rovers F.C.
Ardrossan Winton Rovers Football Club are a Scottish football club from Ardrossan in North Ayrshire. Formed in 1902, they are based at Winton Park and are nicknamed "the Winton". They compete in the West Region of the Scottish Junior Football Association...
, where he played alongside his son Tommy Jr., before joining Auchinleck Talbot as player-manager in 2003. To date, he has guided Talbot to three Scottish Junior Cup victories including a league and cup double with the West Super League Premier Division
Scottish Junior Football West Premier League
The SJFA Stagecoach West of Scotland Super League Premier Division is the highest division of the West Region of the Scottish Junior Football Association....
title in 2005–06.
Throughout his career, he has been known by the nickname "Tucker".
Stranraer
Scottish Challenge Cup- 1996–97
Scottish League Division Two
Scottish Football League Second Division
The Scottish Football League Second Division is the second highest division of the Scottish Football League and the third highest overall in the Scottish football league system....
- 1993–94
Auchinleck Talbot
Scottish Junior CupScottish Junior Cup
The Scottish Junior Cup, known as The Emirates Junior Cup for sponsorship reasons, is an annual football competition organised by the Scottish Junior Football Association for all its member clubs. The competition has been held every year since the inception of the SJFA in 1886 and as of the...
- 2005–06, 2008–09, 2010–11
West of Scotland Super League Premier Division
Scottish Junior Football West Premier League
The SJFA Stagecoach West of Scotland Super League Premier Division is the highest division of the West Region of the Scottish Junior Football Association....
- 2005–06