Scott began his career as an amateur with South Shields prior to the First World War, but joined the Navy in 1914.
However, he chose to remain as an amateur with South Shields where he was assistant manager and masseur in addition to being a player.
He continued in that role until March 1941, when he became club secretary, leaving in April 1947 to become manager of Blackburn Rovers.
He led Preston to the Second Division title in the 1950–51 season and when he left in March 1953 Preston were challenging for the Football League title, eventually finishing as runners-up on goal average.
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