A. Scott Duncan

Scott Duncan
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Scott Duncan Duncan was born on 2 November 1888 in Dumbarton, where he began his career in football with local side Dumbarton. At this time he combined playing with clerical work within a solicitors office. In 1908 Duncan was transferred to Newcastle United for a fee of £105. He made 81 appearances for Newcastle and picked up a League Championship medal in the 1908/09 season and an FA Cup winners' medal a year later in 1910. Scott Duncan was appointed Manager of Manchester United Football Club on 1 August 1932. Prior to joining Manchester United Duncan had been Manager in his native country, Scotland, at Hamilton and Cowdenbeath. As a player he had made a name for himself as a tricky winger with Dumbarton, Rangers and Newcastle United. In his first full season in charge United finished in sixth position.
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Nevertheless things improved and after a nineteen match unbeaten run Duncan took United to the top of the Second Division. On 29 April 1936 United clinched the Second Division Championship with a 3-2 victory over Bury at Gigg Lane. This was to be his most successful season with the Club. The following season saw United finish in 21st position and return back to Division Two. On 9 November 1937, the shock announcement was made that Duncan was resigning as manager of Manchester United. Shortly after his resignation Duncan took the manager's at Ipswich and guided the club to the Football League (Second Division). He remained at Ipswich Town until 8 August 1955. Trophies: 1