Matthew Scott (footballer)

Matthew Scott

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)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals).

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] He was born in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland.

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.^[3]

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".^[4] 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