Born in Blythswood Hill, Glasgow, he started his career at Third Lanark, before joining English side Everton in 1888.
[1] Angus's Everton debut came on 22 December 1888, in a 3–0 reverse at Preston[2] after an injury ruled out first choice Tom Costley.
After failing to establish himself at Everton, Angus travelled up the East Lancs Road to sign for Ardwick (later Manchester City) in March 1892.
Angus then moved to the south coast to join Southampton St Mary's in the summer of 1893.
[5] Described by Holley & Chalk as "a deft and aggressive forward",[6] he was the first Saints player to be sent off for an "over zealous" tackle in a Hampshire Senior Cup match on 24 February 1894 against local rivals Freemantle.