Matt Armstrong

Matt Armstrong
Personal information
Full name Matthew Armstrong
Date of birth 12 November 1911(1911-11-12)
Place of birth Newton Stewart, Scotland
Date of death 2002 (aged 90–91)
Playing position Striker
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1931–1945 Aberdeen 214 (141)
1946–1947 Queen of the South
National team
1935–1936 Scotland 3 (0)
1935–1936 Scottish League XI 3 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Matt Armstrong (12 November 1911 – 2002) was a professional footballer who played as a striker for Aberdeen and Queen of the South.

Armstrong was born in Newton Stewart and played for Port Glasgow before signing for Aberdeen in 1931. His career was interrupted by World War II in 1939 and, after a brief return to Aberdeen, he signed for Queen of the South in the 1946–47 season.[1] He later played for Elgin City and Peterhead before retiring in 1951.[2]

Armstrong won three caps with the Scotland national team.

References

  1. ^ "Matt Armstrong". AFC Heritage Trust. http://www.afcheritage.org/Team/CurrentSquad/player_show.cfm?player_id=507. Retrieved 15 March 2011. 
  2. ^ "Matt Armstrong". Scottish Football Association. http://www.scottishfa.co.uk/football_player_profile.cfm?page=462&playerID=112886&CFID=407713&CFTOKEN=39289213. Retrieved 15 March 2011.