Willie Scott

Date of birth10 October 1916
Place of birthBucksburn
NationalityScottish
PositionCentre forward

Scott suffered a double blow when he left Aberdeen for Newcastle. By the time he had recovered from a broken leg, war had been declared in Europe. Worse was to follow as he became a prisoner of war in Germany following the Dunkirk evacuation.

Club stats

Season Team Competition Apps Subs Goals Y R
1938-39 Newcastle United FA Cup 3
1938-39 Newcastle United League Division Two 6
2


Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.

Club matches

Date Match Result Competition Round
07 Jan 1939 Brentford v Newcastle United W 0-2 FA Cup 3rd round
14 Jan 1939 Burnley v Newcastle United L 2-0 League Division Two
21 Jan 1939 Cardiff City v Newcastle United D 0-0 FA Cup 4th round
25 Jan 1939 Newcastle United v Cardiff City W 4-1 FA Cup 4th round replay
04 Mar 1939 Bradford Park Avenue v Newcastle United W 0-1 League Division Two
11 Mar 1939 Newcastle United v Sheffield Wednesday W 2-1 League Division Two
16 Mar 1939 Norwich City v Newcastle United D 1-1 League Division Two
25 Mar 1939 Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers D 2-2 League Division Two
29 Apr 1939 Newcastle United v Luton Town W 2-0 League Division Two


Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.