Background
He was born in Brechin, Scotland.
He was born in Brechin, Scotland.
Sutherland played for Third Lanark, Abercorn, Clydebank and Street Mirren in Scotland. Sutherland joined Millwall in July 1920 and made his debut in their first ever League match. Alex Raisbeck signed Sutherland in August 1922 for Bristol City.
Sutherland joined Merthyr Town in May 1926 along with Frank Vallis.