Tommy McGrain
Association football player (born 1959)
About Tommy McGrain
Born 1959. Tommy McGrain is a British association football coach and association football player.
Thomas McGrain (born 31 January 1959) is a Scottish retired footballer who played as a midfielder. He is the younger brother of Danny McGrain, and Duntocher Hibs, he was released by Celtic and signed for Partick Thistle, managed by former Hoops star Bertie Auld. He was also unable to break into the first team at the Jags and moved to the Republic of Ireland, initially to Galway Rovers where another former Celtic man Tommy Callaghan had become player-manager.
In 1979, McGrain returned to Scotland and joined Dumbarton, playing for two seasons in the Scottish First Division. In 1980, he scored league goals against Heart of Midlothian and St Johnstone. In 1981, he left the Sons and reverted to the Junior grade with Pollok.
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Who is Tommy McGrain?
association football player (born 1959)
When was Tommy McGrain born?
Tommy McGrain was born on 31 January 1959 in Glasgow.
What is Tommy McGrain's occupation?
Tommy McGrain is an association football coach and association football player.
What nationality is Tommy McGrain?
Tommy McGrain is British.
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