Date of birth 11 July 1872 Name Matthew Scott Years Team | Playing position Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | |
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Full name Matthew McLintock Scott Place of birth Airdrie, North Lanarkshire, Scotland | ||
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."
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Early life
Scott, who was the fifth eldest child of Daniel Scott and Helen (née McLintock), was born in Airdrie. Daniel Scott worked as an engine fitter on the railway at Airdrie. At the age of 18, Matthew Scott worked as a commercial clerk in Airdrie.
Football 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.
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.
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. He was described as being a "touch slow when against a winger with pace".
Scott returned to Airdrieonians after his season at Newcastle, and continued playing for them until 1902 when he signed for Albion Rovers. In February 1903, whilst playing in a match for Albion Rovers against Renton, Scott sustained a "serious wound to the right shin bone". Following this injury Scott was forced to retire from football.
Family
Scott's brother, Robert, also played for Airdrieonians and played for Scotland in the 1893-94 British Home Championship.