Douglas McKenzie Somner (born 4 July 1951 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish former footballer, who played for clubs including Partick Thistle and St Mirren.[3] He was the first player ever to score for St Mirren in European competition.[4] He finished as the top scorer in the Scottish Football League Premier Division in the 1979–80 season.[5]

Doug Somner
Personal information
Full name Douglas McKenzie Somner[1]
Date of birth (1951-07-04) 4 July 1951 (age 73)
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Position(s) Forward
Youth career
East Kilbride Thistle
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1971–1974 Falkirk 45 (12)
1974–1975 Ayr United 5 (1)
1974–1979 Partick Thistle 144 (61[2])
1979–1983 St Mirren 99 (45)
1983–1984 Hamilton Academical 36 (9)
1984–1986 Montrose 66 (15)
International career
1978–1980 Scottish Football League XI 3 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References

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  1. ^ "Douglas McKenzie Somner Record vs Heart of Midlothian". London Hearts Supporters Club. Retrieved 28 December 2011.
  2. ^ "PARTICK THISTLE : 1946/47 - 2013/14". neilbrown.newcastlefans.com.
  3. ^ Doug Somner at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
  4. ^ StMirren.info profile Archived 25 July 2008 at the Wayback Machine
  5. ^ RSSSF