Tommy Wright [1989 - 1991 and 1999]
| Born | Belfast | 29 / 8 / 63 | |
| Arrived | Linfield | 3 / 1988 | £30,000 |
| Debut | A Villa A | 14/1/1989 | |
| Departed | Nottm F | 9 / 1993 | £450,000 |
| App - Gls | 86 / 1 | 0 |
It is often said that when Belfast Barman Tommy Wright was in full cry his callings could be heard by North Sea fishermen ten miles out to sea.
But Tommy was not just well endowed vocally he was also an excellent cross-country runner who had represented his country.
He arrived from Linfield in March 1988 and after some decent performances for the reserves United splashed out £30,000 for him.
He was given his debut when Beasant went to London but never fully established himself as the number one facing competition from Kelly initially and then John Burridge and Pav.
At 6' 1" and with a bulky frame he was the ideal shape for a 'keeper. A solid rather than spectacular 'keeper who would have played more if he hadn't been hit with a succession of injuries.
During 1989/90 he had a particularly troubled time with a bug, a post-viral infection and a damaged cartilage ruling him out for sixteen weeks.
He didn't get a game in 1990/91 and vied with Srnicek in the following campaigns before moving to Nottingham Forest.
Made a shock return on loan in the 1999/2000 season making him one of the select players to sign twice for the club.