Michael Scott (born 23 September 1954) is an English former professional

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footballer who played in the 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He played at club level for Halifax (two spells), and

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Background

Mick Scott was born in Halifax,

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, England.

Playing career

Challenge Cup Final appearances

Mick Scott played right- in Halifax's 19–18 victory over St. Helens in the

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Final during the 1986–87 season at

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, London on Saturday 2 May 1987, and played as an interchange/ substitute (replacing

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) in the 32–12 defeat by Wigan in the

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Final during the 1987–88 season at

, London on Saturday 30 April 1988.

County Cup Final appearances

Mick Scott played left- in Halifax's 6–15 defeat by

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in the

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Final during the 1979–80 season at

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on Saturday 27 October 1979.

John Player Trophy Final appearances

Mick Scott played right- in

's 15–4 victory over

in the 1982–83 John Player Trophy Final during the 1982–83 season at

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on Saturday 22 January 1983, and played as an interchange/ substitute, (replacing interchange/ substitute

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) in Halifax's 12–24 defeat by

in the 1989–90 Regal Trophy Final during the 1989–90 season at

on Saturday 13 January 1990.

Championship winner

Mick Scott was re-signed from Wigan by Halifax in July 1985 for a transfer fee of £10,000 (based on increases in average earnings, this would be approximately £41,190 in 2014). He played in 32 games in all competitions in the 1985–86 season as Halifax pipped Wigan to the Championship by 1 point.

Honoured at Halifax

Mick Scott is a Halifax Hall of Fame Inductee.

References

External links

Statistics at wigan.rlfans.com
{{DEFAULTSORT:Scott, Mick 1954 births Living people English rugby league players Halifax R.L.F.C. players Rugby league locks Rugby league players from Halifax, West Yorkshire Rugby league second-rows Wigan Warriors players