[1] Porter played youth football for Hutchinson Vale and Salvesen Boys Club.
[1] After spending two years on the books at Hearts he moved to Forfar Athletic.
[1] In 1986 Porter emigrated to Australia where he played two seasons with National Soccer League team St. George.
After leaving St. George Porter played for a number of NSW Premier League clubs.
[1] Porter began coaching with Sutherland in the NSW Premier League in 1998 while still playing.