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Willie Scott Squad Index
Information:
1936-37 Squad Number:
9
Position:
Centre Forward
Date of Birth:
10th October 1916
Birthplace:
Bucksburn, Aberdeen
Nationality:
Scottish
Height:
5' 10
Weight:
11st 0lbs
Signed:
26/07/1934
Career History:
NOTE: Player Career history has been temporarily removed for data cleanse.
 
Profile:
After signing for the Dons, Willie was farmed back to Woodside until he would be needed at Pittodrie. On his return he proved to be an outstanding contributor at Reserve level.

During the Second World War, Willie was a prisoner of war in a German camp, but continued playing football there and was a prominent player in the camp teams, including in an "International" between Scotland and England where he scored two of Scotland's goals in a 5-0 vistory.

Father of Jocky Scott (Dundee, Aberdeen and Scotland).

Died - Bridge of Don, 7th August 1994

Senior Aberdeen Debut: show all appearances
Date Result Competition Venue Att. Age at Debut Type
01/01/1936
Dundee 2-2 Aberdeen
Div 1 (Old) 22,000 19 Start

Appearances
Season League League Cup Scottish Cup Europe Total Other
  App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals App Sub Goals
1937-38
12
0
2
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
12
0
2
8
0
11
1936-37
6
0
3
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
7
0
3
1
0
1
1935-36
5
0
3
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
5
0
3
0
0
0
Totals:
23
0
8
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
24
0
8
9
0
12
Total Appearances/Goals: 24 8