Tom Boyd
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Thomas "Tom" Boyd MBE
(born 24 November 1965 in Glasgow
) is a retired footballer and current manager of the Celtic U-17.
He played for Motherwell
, Chelsea
and Celtic
, and played 72 times
for Scotland
, which means he is a member of the Scotland national football team roll of honour.
4–3 in the 1991 Scottish Cup Final
, considered one of the most exciting in the competition's history.
that year. However, Boyd struggled to settle and spent only one year at Stamford Bridge.
going to Chelsea. He played for Celtic for the remainder of his career, serving as club captain from 1997 to 2002. He holds the distinction of having been the captain who lifted Celtic's first league title in 10 years in 1998, preventing bitter rivals Rangers from securing a record-breaking ten titles in a row.
As Boyd's career moved on he began playing more in the centre of defence, whilst continuing to operate at full back on either side of the pitch when required, making him an exceptionally versatile defender. Boyd continued to captain the club after the arrival of Martin O'Neill
at Celtic Park
in 2000. In O'Neill's first season in charge Boyd played a significant part in the securing of a domestic treble, only the third in the club's history. Boyd became only the second Celtic captain (after Billy McNeill
) to captain Celtic in a treble winning season. He also helped them win another Scottish Premier League
title in 2001–02
.
. In the latter tournament, he scored an own goal
in a match against Brazil
, which gave the Brazilians a 2–1 win in the tournament's opening match.
Order of the British Empire
The Most Excellent Order of the British Empire is an order of chivalry established on 4 June 1917 by George V of the United Kingdom. The Order comprises five classes in civil and military divisions...
(born 24 November 1965 in Glasgow
Glasgow
Glasgow is the largest city in Scotland and third most populous in the United Kingdom. The city is situated on the River Clyde in the country's west central lowlands...
) is a retired footballer and current manager of the Celtic U-17.
He played for Motherwell
Motherwell F.C.
Motherwell Football & Athletic Club are a Scottish professional football club based in Motherwell, North Lanarkshire. The club compete in the Scottish Premier League and are one of only seven teams to have remained in this league since it was founded in 1998...
, Chelsea
Chelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
and Celtic
Celtic F.C.
Celtic Football Club is a Scottish football club based in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which currently plays in the Scottish Premier League. The club was established in 1887, and played its first game in 1888. Celtic have won the Scottish League Championship on 42 occasions, most recently in the...
, and played 72 times
Cap (sport)
In sports, a cap is a metaphorical term for a player's appearance on a select team, such as a national team. The term dates from the practice in the United Kingdom of awarding a cap to every player in an international match of association football...
for Scotland
Scotland national football team
The Scotland national football team represents Scotland in international football and is controlled by the Scottish Football Association. Scotland are the joint oldest national football team in the world, alongside England, whom they played in the world's first international football match in 1872...
, which means he is a member of the Scotland national football team roll of honour.
Motherwell
Boyd's distinguished professional career began at Motherwell, where he made a total of 252 appearances. The most notable of his achievements in his time at Fir Park was skippering the Motherwell side that defeated Dundee UnitedDundee United F.C.
Dundee United Football Club is a Scottish professional football club located in the city of Dundee. Formed in 1909, originally as Dundee Hibernian, the club changed to the present name in 1923...
4–3 in the 1991 Scottish Cup Final
1991 Scottish Cup Final
The 1991 Scottish Cup Final was played between Motherwell and Dundee United at Hampden Park on May 18 1991. Motherwell held aloft the Cup after a classic encounter finished 4–3, after extra time...
, considered one of the most exciting in the competition's history.
Chelsea
Boyd's form as an attacking full back saw him win a move to ChelseaChelsea F.C.
Chelsea Football Club are an English football club based in West London. Founded in 1905, they play in the Premier League and have spent most of their history in the top tier of English football. Chelsea have been English champions four times, FA Cup winners six times and League Cup winners four...
that year. However, Boyd struggled to settle and spent only one year at Stamford Bridge.
Celtic
Boyd was transferred to boyhood heroes Celtic in an exchange deal which saw Tony CascarinoTony Cascarino
Anthony Guy 'Tony' Cascarino is an former association football player who played as a forward for various British and French clubs and internationally for the Republic of Ireland national team, with whom he competed in the 1988 European Football Championship and two World Cups in 1990 and...
going to Chelsea. He played for Celtic for the remainder of his career, serving as club captain from 1997 to 2002. He holds the distinction of having been the captain who lifted Celtic's first league title in 10 years in 1998, preventing bitter rivals Rangers from securing a record-breaking ten titles in a row.
As Boyd's career moved on he began playing more in the centre of defence, whilst continuing to operate at full back on either side of the pitch when required, making him an exceptionally versatile defender. Boyd continued to captain the club after the arrival of Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill
Martin Hugh Michael O'Neill, OBE, is a Northern Irish football manager and former player.Until resigning the post on 9 August 2010, he was manager of Aston Villa. Starting his career in his native Northern Ireland, O'Neill moved to England where he spent most of his playing career with Nottingham...
at Celtic Park
Celtic Park
Celtic Park is a football stadium in the Parkhead area of Glasgow, which is the home ground of Celtic FC. Celtic Park, an all-seater stadium with a capacity of 60,832, is the largest football stadium in Scotland and the sixth-largest stadium in the United Kingdom, after Murrayfield, Old Trafford,...
in 2000. In O'Neill's first season in charge Boyd played a significant part in the securing of a domestic treble, only the third in the club's history. Boyd became only the second Celtic captain (after Billy McNeill
Billy McNeill
William "Billy" McNeill MBE is a former Scottish footballer and manager. He is best known for captaining Celtic to the European Cup triumph in 1967 and he later went on to manage the club. He is now the official Club Ambassador at Celtic....
) to captain Celtic in a treble winning season. He also helped them win another Scottish Premier League
Scottish Premier League
The Scottish Premier League , also known as the SPL , is a professional league competition for association football clubs in Scotland...
title in 2001–02
2001-02 in Scottish football
The 2001–02 season was the 105th season of competitive football in Scotland.-Key events:Celtic, domestic treble winners a year earlier, retain their Premier League title....
.
International career
Tom is the fifth most capped player for Scotland with 72 caps meaning that he is a member of the Scotland national football team roll of honour and can be found in the Scottish Football Museum in Hampden Park. His international career saw him garner 72 Scotland caps, playing at the Euro 1996 and the 1998 World Cup1998 FIFA World Cup
The 1998 FIFA World Cup, the 16th FIFA World Cup, was held in France from 10 June to 12 July 1998. France was chosen as host nation by FIFA on 2 July 1992. The tournament was won by France, who beat Brazil 3-0 in the final...
. In the latter tournament, he scored an own goal
Own goal
An own net occurs in goal-scoring games when a player scores a goal that is registered against his or her own team. It is usually accidental, and may be a result of an attempt at defensive play that failed or was spoiled by opponents....
in a match against Brazil
Brazil national football team
The Brazil national football team represents Brazil in international men's football and is controlled by the Brazilian Football Confederation , the governing body for football in Brazil. They are a member of the International Federation of Association Football since 1923 and also a member of the...
, which gave the Brazilians a 2–1 win in the tournament's opening match.
Managerial career
He retired in 2003, but has remained with Celtic as a youth manager for the Under 17s side. Since retiring, he has also participated in several charity events such as the Tommy Burns Tribute match and climbing Ben Nevis.Honours
Celtic- Scottish Premier League: 3
-
- 1998, 2001, 2002
- Scottish League CupScottish League CupThe Scottish League Cup is a football competition open to all Scottish Football League and Scottish Premier League clubs. At present it is also known as the Scottish Communities League Cup owing to the sponsorship deal in place with the Scottish Government. In the past it has been sponsored by...
: 3
- Scottish League Cup
- 19971997 Scottish League Cup FinalThe 1997 Scottish League Cup Final was played on 30 November 1997, at Ibrox Stadium in Glasgow and was the final of the 52nd Scottish League Cup competition. The final was contested by Celtic and Dundee United. Celtic won the match 3–0 thanks to goals by Marc Rieper, Henrik Larsson and Craig...
, 20002000 Scottish League Cup FinalThe 2000 Scottish League Cup Final was played on 19 March 2000 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 53rd Scottish League Cup. The final was contested by Aberdeen and Celtic. Celtic won the match 2–0, thanks to goals from Vidar Riseth and Tommy Johnson.-Match details:-Teams:...
, 20012001 Scottish League Cup FinalThe 2001 Scottish League Cup Final was played on 18 March 2001 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 54th Scottish League Cup. The final was contested by Celtic and Kilmarnock. Celtic won the match 3–0, thanks to a Henrik Larsson hat-trick....
- Scottish CupScottish CupThe Scottish Football Association Challenge Cup,, commonly known as the Scottish Cup or the William Hill Scottish Cup for sponsorship purposes, is the main national cup competition in Scottish football. It is a knockout cup competition run by and named after the Scottish Football Association.The...
: 3
- Scottish Cup
- 19911991 Scottish Cup FinalThe 1991 Scottish Cup Final was played between Motherwell and Dundee United at Hampden Park on May 18 1991. Motherwell held aloft the Cup after a classic encounter finished 4–3, after extra time...
, 19951995 Scottish Cup FinalThe 1995 Scottish Cup Final was played between Celtic and Airdrieonians at Hampden Park on 27 May 1995.Celtic won the match 1–0, with a goal by Pierre van Hooijdonk.-Match details:...
, 20012001 Scottish Cup FinalThe 2001 Scottish Cup Final was played on 26 May 2001 at Hampden Park in Glasgow and was the final of the 116th Scottish Cup competition. Celtic and Hibernian contested the match, Celtic won the match 3–0. Jackie McNamara opened the scoring in the first half running onto a through ball to angle the...
- 1998, 2001, 2002