Published: Thursday, 21st August, 2008 12:00
PM's renewed call for Thomson honour
By Peter Swindon
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Prime Minister Gordon Brown has stepped up his support for a campaign to have Celtic legend John Thomson inducted into the Scottish Football Association’s Hall of Fame.
The goalkeeper from Cardenden, who also played for Scotland eight times, died in 1931 aged just 22 as a result of injuries sustained in a match against Rangers.
Speaking after meeting members of the John Thomson Memorial Committee last week, the Kirkcaldy and Cowdenbeath MP said: “John Thomson would have been 100 years old next year and it would be a fitting tribute for this local hero to be given his rightful place alongside Scotland’s football elite.”
Local councillor Mark Hood, who is a member of the committee, said: “The memory of John Thomson will live on in our community for many years to come. By having John Thomson inducted into the Scottish Football Hall of Fame we hope to ensure that the John Thomson story is told to new generations and his sacrifice is given the recognition by Scotland’s football community.”
Brown also paid tribute to the Memorial Committee after his visit: “Apart from the great campaign work that the John Thomson Committee does, I was very impressed by the work the group do in the community,” he said. “Their annual John Thomson football tournament is a great success and is a fitting way to remember a true local hero.”
Alex Burns, the chair of the John Thomson committee, said: “The meeting with the Prime Minister was very productive. Gordon had lots of suggestions on how we can get more support for the campaign. He has also promised to do what ever he can to support us.”
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