Walter Arnott (12 May 1861 – 18 May 1931), sometimes known as Wattie Arnott, was a Scottish footballer who played for Queen's Park and the Scotland national team.

Football career

Born in

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(then in

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but in the

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), Arnott joined Queen's Park from Pollokshields Athletic in 1882 as a replacement for Andrew Watson and remained with the

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club until 1893. However, as an amateur he was free to play for other clubs, including Kilmarnock, Newcastle West End,

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and

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. He also coached the young players at Queen's Park, initially retiring from playing in 1888 before being persuaded to return. At Queen's Park, he won the

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and

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, typically partnered by Andrew Holm and later by Bob Smellie. He also won

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runners-up medals in

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and 1885. He switched to St Bernard's on a permanent basis (making all but one of his Scottish Football League appearances with the

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club) following a dispute with Queen's Park regarding being overlooked for the later stages of the

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, but did not play for

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side Linfield as reported in some sources – this player, who won an

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medal, was Willie Arnott, brother of Wattie. Arnott was

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14 times by Scotland between 1883 and 1893. He appeared in ten consecutive matches against

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, a Scottish record, although it has been noted that the results of those matches were not always in Scotland's favour, with the style of play used by Queen's Park differing from that used by the likes of Renton and Celtic, and some defensive partnerships from the different 'schools' being ineffective.Walter Arnott
Iain Campbell Whittle, Scots Football Worldwide The SFA honoured Arnott by presenting him with a special International Cap to commemorate his achievement – this is now displayed at the

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Other sports

Arnott was also a noted bowls,

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, and tennis player. He was also an avid

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. He was also Secretary of the Crossmyloof Curling Club from 1912 to 1931.The reference to his being the Secretary was found inscribed on the 'Walter Arnott Trophy' still being competed for annually between Crossmyloof CC and Lynn & Clarkston CC.

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Arnott, Walter 1861 births 1931 deaths 19th-century Scottish people Footballers from Glasgow Queen's Park F.C. players Scotland international footballers Scottish footballers Notts County F.C. players St Bernard's F.C. players Pollokshields Athletic F.C. players Scottish Football League players Kilmarnock F.C. players Third Lanark A.C. players Corinthian F.C. players Queen's Park F.C. non-playing staff Association football fullbacks FA Cup final players

Football career

Other sports

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