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Fullname: Thomas Joseph Mackle
aka: Tommy Mackle
Born: 21 Mar 1938
Birthplace: ?
Signed: 20 Nov 1959
Left: 2 May 1961 (free); 18 May 1961 (to Dundee)
Position: Outside-left
Debut: Raith Rovers 2-1 Celtic, League Cup, 8 Aug 1959 (scored once)
Internationals: none

Biog

Tommy Mackle was signed from Johnstone Burgh in the summer of 1959 with high hopes he could become an established first team player.

The tigerish outside-left made a goal-scoring debut in a 2-1 League Cup defeat at Raith Rovers on August 8th 1959.

He put on some steady performances for the Bhoys but ultimately was unfortunate in having to compete with the magnificent Bertie Auld for a starting berth.

In a career disrupted by National Service he was an excellent performer for the reserves but we were desperate for great first team players not reserves. The first team were languishing, and sadly the team and board management were appalling.

He was eventually released in May 1961 after five first team appearances and two goals.

Picture to the right is of Tommy with the West of Scotland Cup (a reserve team trophy).

Playing Career

Honours with Celtic

none

Pictures

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