Born in Kilburnie in 1874, Thomas was playing local football when he was spotted by Newton Heath. He did not settle in Manchester so returned to Scotland to turn out for Ayr.
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Born in Kilburnie, John was signed by the Town from Kilwinning Rangers (who were also to produce Bob Graham and Andy Rennie for the Town) in December 1923 as a replacement for the injured Tommy...
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