Full name Terrence Albert Scales Role Footballer Name Terry Scales | 1971–1977 Brentford Years Team | |
Date of birth (1951-01-18) 18 January 1951 (age 64) Place of birth Stratford, London, England | ||
Terrence Albert "Terry" Scales (born 18 January 1951) is an English retired professional football defender and manager who made over 210 appearances in the Football League for Brentford.
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West Ham United
Scales began his career in the youth system at Division One side West Ham United. He failed to make a first team appearance for the Hammers and departed Upton Park in the summer of 1971.
Brentford
Scales dropped through the leagues to sign for Division Four side Brentford during the 1971 off-season. He had caught the eye of the Bees' staff while playing for West Ham United in Peter Gelson's testimonial match in November 1970 and was recommended to the club by former striker and Hammers coach Roger Cross. Scales went straight into the team and made 46 appearances during the 1971–72 season, helping Brentford to promotion to Division Three. Despite another 44 appearances during the 1972–73 season, the club were relegated straight back to Division Four after the first time of asking. Adept anywhere across the back four and also in midfield, Scales was a regular pick until the 1976–77 season, when he made just 12 appearances. Scales departed the Bees in March 1977, having made 234 appearances and scored seven goals during his six years at Griffin Park.
Non-League football
Scales dropped into non-League football and signed for Isthmian League Premier Division side Dagenham in the summer of 1977. He later moved to Essex Senior Football League club Heybridge Swifts and made over 350 appearances in non-League football.
Managerial career
Scales managed Hoddesdon Town between 1982 and 1990 and consistently challenged for promotion from the South Midlands League Premier Division.
Personal life
Scales' grandson is footballer Christian Scales. He has worked as a driving instructor, clerk and labourer.
Honours
Brentford