Career
Born in Manchester, Scott started his career with his local club Manchester City after progressing through the youth ranks at Maine Road. He spent two years in the Manchester City first team before joining Stoke City in 1989. His first season with Stoke was a poor one as the club were relegated to the Third Division.
He spent the 1990-1991 season in the club"s reserves and also went out on loan to Crewe Alexandra.
And after failing to establish himself in the squad in the 1991-1992 season, Scott left Stoke in 1992 and joined Bury. He spent the 1992-1993 season at Gigg Lane making twelve appearances scoring twice.