[2] Carson played as a goalkeeper for several clubs, including Dundee, Raith Rovers and Dumbarton.
Tom (or Tam, as he is sometimes known) was brought up in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire, an area rich in footballing history.
One of Tom's 3 brothers, Joe Carson, also played football professionally for Arbroath, Motherwell & Partick Thistle among others.
This was rumoured to be after a disagreement between Tom and the board about the amount of money needed to retain the club's new second division status.
In April 2002, Tom officially registered himself as a squad player to cover injuries but did not make any appearances.