Darran Thomson (born 31 January 1984) is a Scottish

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. Thomson played in two games for Hibernian in the

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towards the end of the 2002–03 season as he attempted to earn a new contract from

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. Thomson was one of a group of young players, including

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and

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, who were given a chance in the Hibs first team at that time. Thomson left Hibs in the 2003 close season, however, for the security of a two-year contract offer from First Division club

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. Despite playing in the side that gained promotion to the

and won the

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in the 2003–04 season, Thomson was eventually released by Inverness towards the end of that contract. After short stints with several lower division

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clubs, Thomson moved into junior football with Bonnyrigg Rose. In October 2010, Thomson returned to the SFL to sign for

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* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Thomson, Darran 1984 births Living people Scottish men's footballers Men's association football midfielders Hibernian F.C. players Inverness Caledonian Thistle F.C. players Elgin City F.C. players Albion Rovers F.C. players Alloa Athletic F.C. players Cowdenbeath F.C. players Bonnyrigg Rose F.C. players Scottish Premier League players Scottish Football League players Scottish Junior Football Association players Arbroath F.C. players The Spartans F.C. players Vale of Leithen F.C. players