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Robert Scott (footballer, born 1870)

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Robert Scott
Personal information
Date of birth 2 October 1870
Place of birth Airdrie, Scotland
Position(s) Inside forward
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. Scott was born in Airdrie, North Lanarkshire.

Career

Scott played for Airdrieonians for around ten years from 1888. During his time at the club, the "Diamonds" joined Division Two of the Scottish League in 1894. 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. He suffered a broken leg just before the turn of the century which effectively ended his playing career.

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

Playing style

Scott was noted for his "fierce low shots".

Family

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

References

  1. ^ Smith, Paul (2013). Scotland's Who's Who. Pitch Publishing Ltd. p. 256. ISBN 9781909178847.
  2. ^ "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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