He then moved south to England and signed for Liverpool club Stanley F.C.
He made his FA Cup debut against Bolton Wanderers in October 1887.
Dick was the first Scottish professional signed by Everton; he was a combative full–back who looked like becoming the established right-back for the club during the inaugural Football League season, but was suspended for a large part of the campaign after striking an opponent at Notts County.
[2] Dick made his League debut on 8 September 1888, playing as a full–back, at Anfield, the then home of Everton.
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