Legendary Dundee United goalkeeper Billy Thomson has passed away aged 64.
Thomson was a renowned shotstopper at Tannadice throughout the late 1980s and made 234 appearances under Jim McLean, starting the UEFA Cup Final in 1987. He is best known for his time in Tayside and was beloved at St Mirren with more than 200 appearances before his move to Tayside. Thomson also featured for Partick Thistle, Rangers, Motherwell and Dundee before retiring in 1996.
While in Paisley, he made his Scotland debut in 1980 and played seven times for his country between 1980 and 1983. He came through the ranks at Thistle and was understudy to Allan Rough and moved to St Mirren for £50,000 - a remarkable fee for a keeper at the time.
He spent two years at Rangers later in his career where he was backup to Andy Goram and made more than 500 appearances for various clubs. He later spent time time coaching with Dundee, Rangers and spent 13 years at Kilmarnock before joining Stranraer in 2021. He passes away aged 64 after 48 years of playing and coaching.
A Dundee United statement reads: "We are saddened to learn of the passing of former player and Hall of Fame inductee Billy Thomson at the age of 64. Everyone at Dundee United would like to extend their condolences to Billy's family and friends."
St Mirren added: "St Mirren Football Club is deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Billy Thomson at the age of 64. Our condolences are with the family and friends of Billy at this sad time."
