Career
He helped Huddersfield to the runners-up position in the 1933-1934 season. In September 1936, he moved back to his native Manchester, joining Manchester United, who were relegated to Division 2 at the end of his first season with them, although they were promoted straight back up as runners-up in 1937-1938. After World World War II, he joined Exeter City as manager.
In March 1952, he moved to Southampton, taking over from Sid Cann who had resigned the previous December.
As part of the deal with Exeter, Norman Kirkman moved in the opposite direction to become player-manager. Roughton"s time at The Dell was not a great success and the Saints were relegated to Division 3 (South) at the end of his first full season in charge.
He was unable to regain Southampton"s place in Division 2, and in September 1955, he was asked to resign, to be replaced by the man who would change Southampton"s history, Ted Bates. After leaving Southampton, he worked part-time for the Hampshire Field Artillery
