Alex Scott (footballer, born 1913)

Alex Scott
Personal information
Full name Robert Alexander Scott[1]
Date of birth 29 October 1913
Place of birth Liverpool, England
Date of death 1962 (aged 48–49)
Place of death West Ham, England
Height 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Playing position Goalkeeper
Youth career
1930–1933 Liverpool
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1933–1936 Burnley 65 (0)
1936–1947 Wolverhampton Wanderers 110 (0)
1947–1949 Crewe Alexandra 44 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

Robert Alexander Scott (29 October 1913 - 1962)[2] was an English football goalkeeper, who spent most of his career with Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Career

Scott began his career on the groundstaff at his hometown club Liverpool, but was unable to break into the first team. He left in search of playing opportunities at Burnley in 1933 and spent three seasons with the Clarets.

In February 1936 he moved to Wolverhampton Wanderers for £1,250, and quickly became first choice at Molineux, playing his debut on 8 February 1936 in a goalless draw with Derby County. Scott gained an FA Cup runners-up medal in 1939 as the club lost the FA Cup final to Portsmouth. He also twice finished a runner-up in the league (in 1937/38 and 1938/39).

The outbreak of World War II saw the suspension of league football. Scott still managed to play 85 times for Wolves in wartime and turned out as a guest for both Aston Villa and Southport in friendlies, while also serving as a policeman.

However, the resumption of league football saw the end of Scott's time with Wolves, as they opted for Bert Williams to take over as first choice goalkeeper. Scott took his cue and moved onto Crewe Alexandra in August 1947, playing two seasons in the Second Division before retiring from the game.

After ending his football career, he ran a general store in Wolverhampton and later served in the local police force before his death in 1962.

References

  1. ↑ "Alex Scott". Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 14 May 2015.
  2. ↑ Neil Brown profile
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