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Tommy O'Neill

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Tommy O'Neill
Personal information
Full name Thomas O'Neill
Date of birth (1955-12-24) 24 December 1955 (age 68)
Place of birth Bellshill, Scotland
Position(s) Midfielder
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1976–1977 Motherwell 12 (1)
1977–1984 Clyde 216 (45)
1984–1986 Hamilton Academical 57 (5)
1986–1987 Airdrieonians 22 (1)
1991–1992 Stirling Albion 5 (0)
Total 312 (52)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Tommy O'Neill (born 24 December 1955 in Bellshill), is a Scottish former football midfielder.

O'Neill began his career with Motherwell, before moving to Clyde in 1977. He is best known for his time at Clyde, spending 7 years at the club, making 216 league appearances, and finding the back of the net on 45 occasions. He had spells with Hamilton Academical and Airdrieonians before dropping out of the senior game in 1987. He returned in 1991, making a handful of appearances as player-coach of Stirling Albion, before being promoted to assistant manager.

He currently works as a scout for Aberdeen FC after a successful spell with Celtic.[1]

References

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  1. ^ "VideoCelts". Retrieved 3 October 2010.
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  • Tommy O'Neill at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database