He later played as a professional for a number of clubs, known to have included London Caledonians, Lincoln City, Small Heath and Aston Villa.

Scott-Walford signed a 5-year contract to manage Brighton & Hove Albion in 1905, after the dismissal of John Jackson.

He was successful, but Brighton initially refused to release him as he still had two years to run on his contract.

Despite the financial difficulties at the club, Scott-Walford embarked on a huge team-building operation, spending £2,000 in his first season, a phenomenal amount of money at the time.

At that time, the role of manager was more administrative than tactical, with player selection normally being made by a committee of club directors.

Leeds financial situation worsened while Scott-Walford was at the club, and in 1910 he paid players from his own pocket rather than see them go without.

He was also known for varied headgear appearing at different times in a straw boater, a bowler hat or a cap.