Player
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Gudmunder
Torfason
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Date
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13 Dec 1961 |
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Birthplace:
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West Mann Islands |
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Gudmunder Torfason, or 'Guni' as he was known to Saints fans, joined St.Mirren
from Rapid Vienna and quickly
became a firm favourite of the fans with his skills, especially from free-kicks
and long range shooting power.
He made his competetive debut in a 1-0 victory over Rangers at Ibrox in the
first match of season 1989-90.
He played in 28 games that first season scoring 12 goals, pick of these being a
header to open the scoring in a 3-0 demolition of Celtic at Parkhead.
The following season, injury was to limit his appearances and he managed only
twenty outings, but still ended up top scorer with six goals!
In season 1991-92, Saints were plummeting towards relegation and Guni was again
the top scorer with eight strikes from 28 starts, including a hat-trick against
Airdrie. He played in the first match of season 92-93 but left to join
St.Johnstone.
His St.Mirren totals were Played 67 Goals 26.
Guni played on 29 occasions for Iceland.
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