Tommy Govan

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Tommy Govan
Personal information
Full name Tommy Govan
Position(s) Full Back
Youth career
Alva Albion Rangers
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1957–1967 Dumbarton [1] 249 (4)
1967–1968 Alloa Athletic
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Tommy Govan was a Scottish footballer who played during the 1950s and 1960s. He started his career with juvenile side Alva Albion Rangers before signing 'senior' with Dumbarton in 1957. Here he was a constant in the Dumbarton defence for over 10 years before moving on to Alloa Athletic. [2]

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References

  1. McAllister, Jim (2002). The Sons of the Rock - The Official History of Dumbarton Football Club. Dumbarton: J&J Robertson Printers.
  2. Litster, John. Record of Post-War Scottish League Players. Norwich: PM Publications.