Scott Munro Thomson (born 29 January 1972) is a Scottish former professional

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. Taxi Rank champion 2002-2003, 2003-2004, 2007-2008

Career

Thomson began his career with a short spell at

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side Shrewsbury Town. In 1991, he headed north to play for

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before moving to

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where he spent five seasons. He was called up for the Scotland U-21's twice but was injured both times. After falling out of favour with 'The Dons', he moved to Fife side Raith Rovers. It was here he was noticed by former Dunfermline Athletic boss

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and brought to

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. It wasn't until the

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era that his full potential developed. He ended his career at East Fife, where he scored once against former club

. On 8 August 2007 Thomson had his testimonial against a star-studded Manchester United XI team which featured players such as

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, Mikaël Silvestre,

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and new signing Owen Hargreaves. United eased their way to a 4–0 victory.

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{{DEFAULTSORT:Thomson, Scott M. Living people 1972 births Brechin City F.C. players Aberdeen F.C. players Raith Rovers F.C. players Dunfermline Athletic F.C. players Footballers from Aberdeen People associated with Fife Scottish Premier League players Scottish Football League players Scottish men's footballers East Fife F.C. players Men's association football defenders Shrewsbury Town F.C. players

Career

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