Matthew Scott (footballer)
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Scott wearing his Scotland cap. | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew McLintock Scott | ||
| Date of birth | 11 July 1872 | ||
| Place of birth | Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)[1] | ||
| Playing position | Full Back | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1890–1900 | Airdrieonians | ? | (?) |
| 1900–1901 | Newcastle United | 5 | (0) |
| 1901–1902 | Airdrieonians | ? | (?) |
| 1902–1903 | Albion Rovers | ? | (?) |
| National team | |||
| 1898 | Scotland | 1 | (0) |
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* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. | |||
Matthew McLintock Scott (born 11 July 1872) was a Scottish footballer who captained Scotland against Wales in the 1897–98 British Home Championship. As a footballer, he was a "powerfully built full back."[2]
Early life
Scott was born in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. He was the fifth eldest child of Daniel Scott and Helen (née McLintock). The elder Scott worked as an engine fitter on the railway at Airdrie.[3] At the age of 18, the younger Scott worked as a commercial clerk in Airdrie.[4]
Football career
Scott first joined Airdrieonians in September 1890, playing as a full back. He "kicked the ball long and with purpose" and specialised in clearances off the line.[1]
On 19 March 1898, Scott captained the Scotland national football team against Wales at Fir Park, as part of the 1897–98 British Home Championship. Scott played full back and the end result was a 5–2 victory for Scotland.[5]
Scott signed for Newcastle United for the 1900—01 season, having been brought in as cover for Dave Gardner. He played five matches in total and his debut was against Sheffield United on 8 December 1900, playing as a left back.[2] He was described as being a "touch slow when against a winger with pace".[1]
Scott returned to Airdrieonians after his season at Newcastle, and continued playing for them until 1902 when he signed for Albion Rovers.[1] In February 1903, whilst playing in a match for Albion Rovers against Renton, Scott sustained a "serious wound to the right shin bone".[6] Following this injury Scott was forced to retire from football.[1]
Family
Scott's brother, Robert, also played for Airdrieonians and played for Scotland in the 1893-94 British Home Championship.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 Joannou, Paul (1996). The Black 'N' White Alphabet: A Complete Who's Who of Newcastle United FC. Leicester: Polar Print. p. 360. ISBN 1899538038.
- 1 2 "Player Details: Matt Scott". Toon 1892. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ "Matthew Scott", 1881 Scotland Census; 36 Aitcheson Street, New Monkland, Airdrie, Lanarkshire; roll cssct1881_263, page 12, line 6, enumeration district 21. Retrieved on 11 September 2016.
- ↑ "Matthew Scott", 1891 Scotland Census; 36 Aitcheson Street, New Monkland, Airdrie, Lanarkshire; roll cssct1891_313, page 16, line 23, enumeration district 2. Retrieved on 11 September 2016.
- ↑ "Football Player: Matthew Scott". EU Football. Retrieved 22 March 2015.
- ↑ "Footballer Seriously Injured". Dundee Evening Telegraph. 19 February 1903. Retrieved 18 April 2015.