He ended his career with Barnsley and later became an insurance agent in Glasgow and a scout for Bradford City.

[5] Archibald played for Rutherglen Glencairn, Albion Rovers, Third Lanark before joining Aberdeen in 1914.

[1] His fine footwork proved to be too much for Third Division full backs as he set up numerous chances for Charlie Wilson to score his 25 goals as Stoke won the Football League Third Division North title.

Once manager Tom Mather had brought in Joe Johnson in April 1932 he allowed Archibald to join Barnsley.

Archibald was a very modern man for his generation who always required the latest gadget; he would constantly use his wireless set in the dressing room for hours and was one of the few Stoke players to own his own car.