Robert Scott (footballer, born 1870)

For other people named Robert Scott, see Robert Scott (disambiguation).

Robert Scott
Personal information
Date of birth 2 October 1870
Place of birth Airdrie, Scotland
Position(s) Inside forward[1]
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1888–? Airdrieonians 68 (46)
1893 → Celtic (loan) 1 (0)
International career
1894 Scotland 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robert Scott (born 2 October 1870, date of death unknown) was a professional footballer who played for Scotland against Ireland in the 1893–94 British Home Championship.[2] Scott was born in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.[1]

Career

Scott played for Airdrieonians for around ten years from 1888.[1][3] During his time at the club, the "Diamonds" joined Division Two of the Scottish League in 1894.[4] Scott also had a one-match loan to Celtic on 29 April 1893. Scott was appearing in place of Mick Mulvey, and helped Celtic secure a 3–0 victory over Rangers, which ultimately led Celtic to win their first league title.[5] He suffered a broken leg just before the turn of the century which effectively ended his playing career.[1]

Scott made one appearance for Scotland, a 2–1 victory over Ireland on 31 March 1894, during the 1893–94 British Home Championship.[2]

Playing style

Scott was noted for his "fierce low shots".[1]

Family

Scott's brother, Matthew Scott, also played for Airdrieonians and played for Scotland in 1898.[6]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland's Who's Who. Pitch Publishing Ltd. p. 256. ISBN 9781909178847.
  2. ^ a b "Robert Scott". 11 v 11. Retrieved 18 April 2015.
  3. ^ John Litster (October 2012). "A Record of pre-war Scottish League Players". Scottish Football Historian magazine. {{cite journal}}: Cite journal requires |journal= (help)
  4. ^ "Airdrieonians". The Football Club History Database. Retrieved 23 April 2015.
  5. ^ "Scott, Robert". The Celtic Wiki. Retrieved 19 April 2015.
  6. ^ Joannou, Paul (1996). The Black 'N' White Alphabet: A Complete Who's Who of Newcastle United FC. Polar Print. p. 360. ISBN 1899538038.


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