Tommy Wilson (footballer born 1961)
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Tommy Wilson is a Scottish former footballer, who is currently the Reserve team coach at Rangers
and also a coach with the Scotland
national team.
Wilson started his career at Queens Park, who he joined straight from school in 1978. He was spotted by St. Mirren
for whom he signed a professional contract in 1982. He made his competitive debut in a League Cup
victory over Ayr United
on 14 August 1982. Wilson was an ever present during his first season and his consistent displays earned him a Scotland U-21 cap against Switzerland
. Unfortunately, at the start of the following season in August 1983 he suffered a serious knee injury in a match against Rangers
which put him out of the game for the rest of that season.
He made a successful come-back in the following season but took time to regain his consistency; eventually over the next two seasons he began to fulfil his early promise. In 1987 he was a member of the team which won the Scottish Cup
in a 1-0 victory over Dundee United
.
He represented St. Mirren in 237 competitive matches, before leaving to join Dunfermline Athletic
in October 1989. After three seasons with Dunfermline, he joined Hearts
in August 1992, but only made one appearance (as a substitute in a 4-2 victory against Sparta Prague in a UEFA cup
match on 30 September 1992). He was given a free transfer to Kilmarnock
in November 1992, before moving on to Dumbarton
in the summer of 1993.
In June 1994 he was appointed Community Coach to the Scottish Football Association
. He is currently coach for the Scotland under-19 team
, working alongside Archie Gemmill
. In 2006 he join Rangers
on a part time basis as a technical coach for youth development. He succeeded Ian Durrant
as reserve team coach in 2008.
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
and also a coach with the Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
national team.
Wilson started his career at Queens Park, who he joined straight from school in 1978. He was spotted by St. Mirren
St. Mirren F.C.
St Mirren Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Paisley, Renfrewshire who play in the Scottish Premier League, having been promoted from the First Division in 2005–06.St...
for whom he signed a professional contract in 1982. He made his competitive debut in a League Cup
Scottish League Cup
The Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
victory over 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...
on 14 August 1982. Wilson was an ever present during his first season and his consistent displays earned him a Scotland U-21 cap against Switzerland
Switzerland national football team
The Swiss national football team is the national football team of Switzerland...
. Unfortunately, at the start of the following season in August 1983 he suffered a serious knee injury in a match against Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
which put him out of the game for the rest of that season.
He made a successful come-back in the following season but took time to regain his consistency; eventually over the next two seasons he began to fulfil his early promise. In 1987 he was a member of the team which won the Scottish Cup
Scottish Cup
The Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
in a 1-0 victory over Dundee United
Dundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
.
He represented St. Mirren in 237 competitive matches, before leaving to join Dunfermline Athletic
Dunfermline Athletic F.C.
Dunfermline Athletic Football Club are a Scottish football team based in Dunfermline, Fife, commonly known as just Dunfermline. They currently compete in the Scottish Premier League....
in October 1989. After three seasons with Dunfermline, he joined Hearts
Heart of Midlothian F.C.
Heart of Midlothian Football Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Gorgie, in the west of Edinburgh. They currently play in the Scottish Premier League and are one of the two principal clubs in the city, the other being Hibernian...
in August 1992, but only made one appearance (as a substitute in a 4-2 victory against Sparta Prague in a UEFA cup
UEFA Cup
The UEFA Europa League is an annual association football cup competition organised by UEFA since 1971 for eligible European football clubs. It is the second most prestigious European club football contest after the UEFA Champions League...
match on 30 September 1992). He was given a free transfer 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...
in November 1992, before moving on to Dumbarton
Dumbarton F.C.
Dumbarton Football Club is Scotland's 4th oldest football club – founded in 1872, just after Queen's Park , Kilmarnock and Stranraer...
in the summer of 1993.
In June 1994 he was appointed Community Coach to the Scottish Football Association
Scottish Football Association
The Scottish Football Association is the governing body of football in Scotland and has the ultimate responsibility for the control and development of football in Scotland. Members of the SFA include clubs in Scotland, affiliated national associations as well as local associations...
. He is currently coach for the Scotland under-19 team
Scotland national under-19 football team
The Scotland national under-19 football team, controlled by the Scottish Football Association, is Scotland's national football team for players of 19 years of age or under at the start of a European Under-19 Football Championship campaign....
, working alongside Archie Gemmill
Archie Gemmill
Archibald "Archie" Gemmill is a Scottish former footballer, most famous for a goal he scored against the Netherlands in the 1978 FIFA World Cup...
. In 2006 he join Rangers
Rangers F.C.
Rangers Football Club are an association football club based in Glasgow, Scotland, who play in the Scottish Premier League. The club are nicknamed the Gers, Teddy Bears and the Light Blues, and the fans are known to each other as bluenoses...
on a part time basis as a technical coach for youth development. He succeeded Ian Durrant
Ian Durrant
Ian Durrant is a former Scottish professional footballer who played for Rangers, Kilmarnock and the Scotland national team...
as reserve team coach in 2008.