Tom McGairy Player Profile
Player Details
- Full Name: Thomas McGairy
- Born: November 25th, 1927 (Glasgow)
- Position: Inside Forward
- Signed: December 3rd, 1954
- First Manager: Reggie Smith
- Career Totals: 33 appearances, 13 goals
- Also Played For: Alloa Athletic, Dumbarton, Dunfermline Athletic, Hamilton Academical, Walsall
Playing History
| Season | Division |  |
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G2G |  |
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Win % | Draw % | Loss % |
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| 1955-56 | B Division | 13 | 2 | 0.15 | 0 | 0 | 15.4% | 38.5% | 46.2% |
| 1954-55 | B Division | 20 | 11 | 0.55 | 0 | 0 | 30.0% | 20.0% | 50.0% |
| Totals: | 33 (0) | 13 |
| Apps = First Team Appearances (Sub Appearances) | Gls = Goals |
| GtGR = Goals to Games Ratio | W/D/L - Games won, drawn or lost as percentage of games played in |
| Yel = Yellow Cards/Cautions | Red = Red Cards/Dismissals |
| Recent First Team Starts |
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| Jan 2nd, 1956 | 02/01/56 | League | B Division | vs. St Johnstone (A) | 0 - 2 |
| Dec 31st, 1955 | 31/12/55 | League | B Division | vs. Dumbarton (A) | 0 - 2 |
| Dec 17th, 1955 | 17/12/55 | League | B Division | vs. Berwick (A) | 2 - 3 |
| Dec 10th, 1955 | 10/12/55 | League | B Division | vs. Morton (H) | 4 - 2 |
| Dec 3rd, 1955 | 03/12/55 | League | B Division | vs. Albion Rovers (A) | 1 - 1 |
| Recent First Team Goals |
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| Sep 17th, 1955 | 17/09/55 | League | B Division | vs. East Stirling (A) | 5 - 5 |
| Apr 23rd, 1955 | 23/04/55 | League | B Division | vs. Cowdenbeath (A) | 1 - 3 |
| Apr 16th, 1955 | 16/04/55 | League | B Division | vs. Arbroath (H) | 6 - 1 |
| Apr 2nd, 1955 | 02/04/55 | League | B Division | vs. Morton (H) | 5 - 0 |
| Mar 26th, 1955 | 26/03/55 | League | B Division | vs. Hamilton (H) | 1 - 2 |
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Biography
Tom had played with Dunfermline Athletic, Hamilton Academical, Alloa Athletic, Dumbarton and Walsall before signing for United. He was an ever present in the line up for the rest of the season, and became top scorer. In the following campaign, he played less frequently and was offered a free transfer in January 1956. There were no offers and he was released three months later.
Debut
December 4th, 1954
Hamilton Academical 1 - 1 Dundee United
League (B Division)
Timeline
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Date of Birth
Tom was born on this date in Glasgow.
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Signed For Dundee United
Tom had played with Dunfermline Athletic, Hamilton Academical, Alloa Athletic, Dumbarton and Walsall before signing for United. He was an ever present in the line up for the rest of the season, and became top scorer. In the following campaign, he played less frequently and was offered a free transfer in January 1956. There were no offers and he was released three months later.
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Debut - Hamilton 1 - 1 Dundee United
Even after breaking a long losing sequence with a 5-4 win over Alloa, only the most optimistic of United's fans would have been prepared for this result. Whilst we were hoping that we would give a good account of ourselves at Douglas Park, these aspirations plummeted to zero when Danny Bell and Duncan McMillan had to call off. However, former Falkirk forward Willie Dunlop gave us a lead which we held until just four minutes trom the end. A shock against promotion seeking Accies seemed on the cards but, unfortunately, Accies got an equaliser through George Brown.
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First Goal - Dundee United 3 - 4 Forfar Athletic
A quite remarkable encounter as United slumped to another defeat in a troubled season. Yet it is doubtful if any United supporter envisaged defeat when the half-time whistle blew with United three goals ahead. Unfortunately, our county neighbours staged a staggering second half come-back and overhauled the three-goal lead to dump United into bottom position in the B Division.
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Last Goal - East Stirling 5 - 5 Dundee United
It was a freakish game at Firs Park, where Dundee United kept their unbeaten record in the league, and chalked up their fourth league draw. The pitch was bumpy, sodden and dotted with pools. With heavy rain and a high wind added, anything could happen. And that's just how it turned out - but United came home with a valuable point.
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Last Appearance - St Johnstone 2 - 0 Dundee United
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