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My Take
What strikes me about Tom Boyd is how completely his life orbits one place. A Glasgow boy who won 72 caps for Scotland, passed through Chelsea, and made Celtic Park his home, he is the kind of one-club soul that English football quietly cherishes. I find his second act the most telling detail: rather than chasing the spotlight, the MBE-winning international now works in hospitality at the very stadium where he built his name. To me that says everything about the man's loyalty and humility. He earned the badge of honour not just with tackles, but with a lifetime of staying put and giving back.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Tom Boyd
- Name (Japanese)
- トム・ボイド
- Reading
- とむ・ぼいど
- Born
- November 24, 1965 (age 60)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Sagittarius / Snake
- Origin
- Glasgow, United Kingdom
- Height
- 180 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- Member of the Order of the British Empire
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Boyd born?
Born November 24, 1965 (age 60).
Where is Tom Boyd from?
Tom Boyd is from Glasgow, United Kingdom.
What does Tom Boyd do?
Tom Boyd works as association football player, association football coach.
How tall is Tom Boyd?
Tom Boyd is 180 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-02
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.