{{short description|Scottish association football player}} {{Use British English|date=April 2016}} {{Use dmy dates|date=February 2023}} {{Infobox football biography | name = Scott Cuthbert | image = | image_size = | caption = | fullname = Scott James Cuthbert<ref name=Hugman>{{Hugman|22710|accessdate=28 March 2016}}</ref> | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1987|6|15|df=y}}<ref name=Hugman/> | birth_place = Alexandria, Scotland | height = {{convert|1.88|m|order=flip}}<ref>{{cite web |title=Scott Cuthbert: Overview |url=https://www.espn.co.uk/football/player/_/id/223346/scott-cuthbert |publisher=ESPN |accessdate=15 November 2020}}</ref> | position = Defender | currentclub = Stevenage (coach) | clubnumber = | youthyears1 = 1998–2003 | youthclubs1 = Celtic | years1 = 2003–2009 | clubs1 = Celtic | caps1 = 0 | goals1 = 0 | years2 = 2006 | clubs2 = → Livingston (loan) | caps2 = 4 | goals2 = 1 | years3 = 2008–2009 | clubs3 = → St Mirren (loan) | caps3 = 29 | goals3 = 0 | years4 = 2009–2011 | clubs4 = Swindon Town | caps4 = 80 | goals4 = 5 | years5 = 2011–2015 | clubs5 = Leyton Orient | caps5 = 133 | goals5 = 7 | years6 = 2015–2018 | clubs6 = Luton Town | caps6 = 97 | goals6 = 3 | years7 = 2018–2022 | clubs7 = Stevenage | caps7 = 139 | goals7 = 8 | years8 = 2022–2024 | clubs8 = Woking | caps8 = 81 | goals8 = 3 | totalcaps = 563 | totalgoals = 27 | nationalyears1 = 2005–2007 | nationalteam1 = Scotland U19 | nationalcaps1 = | nationalgoals1 = | nationalyears2 = 2007 | nationalteam2 = Scotland U20 | nationalcaps2 = 4 | nationalgoals2 = 0 | nationalyears3 = 2007–2008 | nationalteam3 = Scotland U21 | nationalcaps3 = 12 | nationalgoals3 = 1 | nationalyears4 = 2009 | nationalteam4 = Scotland B | nationalcaps4 = 1 | nationalgoals4 = 0 }}
'''Scott James Cuthbert''' (born 15 June 1987) is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a defender. He is currently a first-team coach at EFL League One club Stevenage.
Cuthbert began his career in the youth system at Celtic and signed his first professional contract with the club in August 2003. During his time at Celtic, Cuthbert was loaned out to Scottish clubs Livingston and St Mirren. He signed for Swindon Town of League One in July 2009 and spent two seasons there. In June 2011, Cuthbert joined Leyton Orient, and in his first season was named as the club's Player of the Year. After four years at Leyton Orient, Cuthbert was released and subsequently joined Luton Town of League Two. He was named club captain during the 2015–16 season and retained this role during his three years at Luton. In his final season with the club, the 2017–18 season, he helped Luton achieve promotion to League One. Cuthbert signed for League Two club Stevenage in May 2018. He has represented Scotland at under-19, under-20, under-21 and B level.
==Club career== ===Celtic=== Born in Alexandria, West Dunbartonshire,<ref name=Hugman/> Cuthbert was part of Celtic's youth academy from the age of 11, signing his first professional contract in August 2003 at the age of 16.<ref>{{cite web |title=Cuthbert, Scott |url=http://www.thecelticwiki.com/page/Cuthbert,+Scott |publisher=The Celtic Wiki |accessdate=27 May 2015}}</ref> He went on to captain the club's under-19 and reserve teams.<ref name=Swindon/> In the 2007–08 season, Cuthbert was an unused substitute in an Old Firm derby as Celtic lost 3–0.<ref>{{cite web |first=Thomas |last=McGuigan |title=Rangers 3–0 Celtic |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/7051963.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 October 2007 |access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref>
====Loan spells==== Cuthbert joined Scottish First Division club Livingston on a one-month loan in order to gain first-team experience during the 2006–07 season, making four appearances.<ref name=sb0607/> He scored his first professional goal in a 3–1 defeat at home to Airdrie United.<ref>{{cite web |title=Livingston 1–3 Airdrie Utd |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_div_1/6214943.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 December 2006 |access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref>
He was loaned out once again, this time on a season-long loan to Scottish Premier League club St Mirren in August 2008.<ref>{{cite web |title=St Mirren seal Cuthbert loan deal |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/st_mirren/7560600.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=14 August 2008 |access-date=1 August 2009}}</ref> He made his debut in a 0–0 draw with Kilmarnock on 16 August.<ref>{{cite web |title=St Mirren 0–0 Kilmarnock |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/scot_prem/7561740.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 August 2008 |access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Cuthbert admits to tough debut |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/st_mirren/7565840.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 August 2008 |access-date=1 August 2009}}</ref> Cuthbert made 34 appearances in all competitions before returning to Celtic.<ref name=sb0809/> After leaving St Mirren, Cuthbert said a second loan spell was a possibility should he fail to secure a first-team place at Celtic.<ref>{{cite news |first=Paul |last=Behan |title=Cuthbert happy to return to St Mirren |url=http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/local-sport/cuthbert-happy-return-st-mirren-2609752 |newspaper=Daily Record |location=Glasgow |date=13 June 2009 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref>
===Swindon Town=== Despite interest from former loan club St Mirren, Cuthbert signed for League One club Swindon Town on 13 July 2009, on a two-year contract for a fee thought to be £100,000.<ref name=Swindon>{{cite web |title=Town announce Cuthbert capture |url=http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10341~1719591,00.html |publisher=Swindon Town F.C. |date=13 July 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120217101257/http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10341~1719591,00.html |archivedate=17 February 2012 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Defender Cuthbert joins Swindon |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/8147252.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 July 2009 |access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref> Cuthbert made his debut for Swindon on the opening day of the 2009–10 season in a 5–0 defeat away to Gillingham.<ref>{{cite web |title=Gillingham 5–0 Swindon |url=http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10341~49123,00.html |publisher=Swindon Town F.C. |date=8 August 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090918152528/http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10341~49123,00.html |archivedate=18 September 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> He was subsequently left out of the starting lineup for four matches until Swindon faced Wolverhampton Wanderers in the League Cup second round, which they lost 6–5 on penalties following a 0–0 draw after extra time.<ref>{{cite web |title=Wolverhampton 0–0 Swindon |url=http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10341~50718,00.html |publisher=Swindon Town F.C. |date=25 August 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20091002095434/http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10341~50718,00.html |archivedate=2 October 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref> Cuthbert scored his first goal for Swindon four days later in a 2–1 win at home to Southend United.<ref>{{cite web |title=Swindon 2–1 Southend |url=http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10341~47382,00.html |publisher=Swindon Town F.C. |date=29 August 2009 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090901115728/http://www.swindontownfc.co.uk/page/MatchReport/0,,10341~47382,00.html |archivedate=1 September 2009 |url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Swindon 2–1 Southend |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/8220772.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 August 2009 |access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref> Towards the end of the season, Swindon were well-placed for promotion to the Championship, but with only one win in their last six matches, the club finished in fifth place and would have to contest the play-offs.<ref>{{cite web |title=Swindon Town 2009–2010: Results: League results |url=http://www.statto.com/football/teams/swindon-town/2009-2010/results |publisher=Statto Organisation |access-date=8 September 2016 |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160912145555/http://www.statto.com/football/teams/swindon-town/2009-2010/results |archive-date=12 September 2016}}</ref> Swindon defeated Charlton 5–4 on penalties after their two-legged semi-final ended 3–3 after extra time.<ref>{{cite web |first=Paul |last=Fletcher |title=Charlton 2–1 Swindon (agg 3–3) |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/8682146.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=17 May 2010 |access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref> Cuthbert later said the success of getting to Wembley Stadium in his first season with the club was a dream come true.<ref>{{cite news |first=Sam |last=Morshead |title=Wembley 2010: Cuthbert hails Town move |url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/8189531.WEMBLEY_2010__Cuthbert_hails_Town_move/ |newspaper=Swindon Advertiser |date=29 May 2010 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> The play-off final saw Swindon lose 1–0 to Millwall, preventing the club from gaining promotion to the Championship.<ref>{{cite web |first=Paul |last=Fletcher |title=Millwall 1–0 Swindon |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/8701538.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 May 2010 |access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref>
At the start of the 2010–11 season, Cuthbert was named as the club's vice-captain.<ref>{{cite web |title=Swindon Town name Scott Cuthbert as new vice-captain |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/8888544.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=5 August 2010 |access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref> He scored his first goal of the season in a 2–1 defeat away to Milton Keynes Dons on 28 August 2010.<ref>{{cite news |first=Ned |last=Payne |title=Full time: Dons stun Town as Prutton sees red |url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/8359969.FULL_TIME__Dons_stun_Town_as_Prutton_sees_red/ |newspaper=Swindon Advertiser |date=28 August 2010 |accessdate=25 January 2013}}</ref> Six months later, Cuthbert scored his second goal of the season in a 2–1 defeat away to Colchester United on 12 February 2011.<ref>{{cite news |first=Sam |last=Morshead |title=Full time: Colchester 2 Town 1 |url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/8850086.FULL_TIME__Colchester_2_Town_1/ |newspaper=Swindon Advertiser |date=12 February 2011 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> In March, Cuthbert suffered a fractured cheekbone in a 1–1 draw with Dagenham & Redbridge, but was told he did not need surgery.<ref>{{cite web |title=Swindon defender Scott Cuthbert avoids facial surgery |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/s/swindon_town/9432500.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=25 March 2011 |access-date=25 January 2013}}</ref> Swindon were relegated to League Two after a 3–1 defeat away to Sheffield Wednesday on 25 April.<ref>{{cite web |title=Sheff Wed 3–1 Swindon |url=https://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/eng_div_2/13112147.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |date=25 April 2011 |access-date=8 September 2016}}</ref> Following the completion of the season, Cuthbert reflected on a mistake he made during a 2–1 defeat at home to Notts County, two days before Swindon were relegated, and was intent on returning the following season as a better player.<ref>{{cite news |first=Gary |last=Rose |title=Swindon Town: Cuthbert haunted by mistake |url=http://www.swindonadvertiser.co.uk/sport/9028525.Cuthbert_haunted_by_mistake/ |newspaper=Swindon Advertiser |date=16 May 2011 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> However, Cuthbert was not offered a new contract, despite expressing a desire to remain with the club.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scott Cuthbert wants to stay at Swindon Town |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13392766 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 May 2011 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Four players offered new deals at Swindon Town |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13550567 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 May 2011 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref>
===Leyton Orient=== Ahead of the 2011–12 season, on 3 June 2011, Cuthbert signed a two-year contract with League One club Leyton Orient.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leyton Orient sign defender Scott Cuthbert from Swindon |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/13647466 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 June 2011 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> He made his Leyton Orient debut on the opening day of the campaign, playing as a centre back in a 1–0 defeat to Walsall.<ref>{{cite news |first=Matt |last=Bass |title=Leyton Orient lose League One opener at Walsall |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/9182165.Orient_slip_to_opening_day_defeat/ |newspaper=Guardian Series |location=Walthamstow |date=6 August 2011 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Cuthbert received a red card in a 3–1 defeat at home to AFC Bournemouth on 13 September 2011 and was subsequently suspended for three matches.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leyton Orient 1–3 Bournemouth |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/14799476 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=13 September 2011 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Cuthbert scored his first goal for the club on 8 October in a 3–2 win over Scunthorpe United.<ref>{{cite news |first=Matt |last=Bass |title=Orient claim a precious three points at Scunthorpe |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/9295749.Two_goal_Lisbie_lifts_Orient_off_the_foot_of_League_One/ |newspaper=Guardian Series |location=Walthamstow |date=8 October 2011 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> At the end of October, Cuthbert was nominated for the League One Player of the Month award.<ref>{{cite news |first=Matt |last=Bass |title=Leyton Orient duo Russell Slade and Scott Cuthbert nominated for League One honours |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/9338979.O_s_pair_shortlisted_for_awards/ |newspaper=Guardian Series |location=Walthamstow |date=2 November 2011 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Cuthbert suffered a hamstring injury on 31 March 2012, in a 2–0 defeat to Charlton Athletic, causing him to miss the final seven matches of the season.<ref>{{cite news |first=Matt |last=Bass |title=Leyton Orient boss Russell Slade outlines injury situation ahead of Huddersfield Town clash |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/9627207.Hamstring_injury_for_Cuthbert/ |newspaper=Guardian Series |location=Walthamstow |date=2 April 2012 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Matt |last=Bass |title=Leyton Orient defender Scott Cuthbert will miss the remainder of the League One campaign |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/9632216.Cuthbert_out_for_season_run_in/ |newspaper=Guardian Series |location=Walthamstow |date=4 April 2012 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Despite his injury, Cuthbert was named Leyton Orient's Player of the Year for the 2011–12 season.<ref>{{cite news |first=Matt |last=Bass |title=Scott Cuthbert named Player of the Year at Leyton Orient |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/9703389.Cuthbert_named_Player_of_the_Year/ |newspaper=Guardian Series |location=Walthamstow |date=13 May 2012 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Shortly after receiving it, Cuthbert said that winning the award was a proud moment for him.<ref name=2012POTY>{{cite news |first=Matt |last=Bass |title=Scott Cuthbert speaks of his pride after he was named Player of the Year at Leyton Orient |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/9711817._It_was_a_really_proud_moment_for_me_/ |newspaper=Guardian Series |location=Walthamstow |date=17 May 2012 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref>
Cuthbert made a recovery from his injury ahead of a friendly match with Ebbsfleet United in pre-season ahead of the 2012–13 campaign.<ref>{{cite news |first=Matt |last=Bass |title=Scott Cuthbert could return for Leyton Orient in friendly at Ebbsfleet United |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/9829334.Cuthbert_in_frame_for_return/ |newspaper=Guardian Series |location=Walthamstow |date=20 July 2012 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> After just two appearances, Cuthbert again suffered a hamstring injury that kept him from playing until December 2012.<ref>{{cite news |first=Simon |last=Mail |title=Leyton Orient boss felt sick after seeing side lose to Stevenage |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/leytonorient/9888800._Nobody_wanted_to_get_off_to_a_better_start_than_me_/ |newspaper=Guardian Series |location=Walthamstow |date=23 August 2012 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> In the Football League Trophy southern section semi-final at home to Yeovil Town, Cuthbert provided a winning assist for Dave Mooney in a 1–0 win to send the club through the southern section final.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leyton Orient 1–0 Yeovil Town |url=http://www.skysports.com/football/leyton-or-vs-yeovil/280663 |publisher=Sky Sports |date=8 January 2013 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> In a 0–0 draw with Preston North End on 23 March 2013, Cuthbert suffered a fractured metatarsal that caused him to miss the rest of the season.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leyton Orient defender Scott Cuthbert to miss rest of season |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/21938758 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 March 2013 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Shortly after the end of the season, Cuthbert signed a new two-year contract with the club.<ref>{{cite web |title=Leyton Orient: Scott Cuthbert signs new two-year contract |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/22353830 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=29 April 2013 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref>
Cuthbert played most of the 2013–14 season at right back, as Leyton Orient came close to promotion to the Championship, ultimately losing on penalties to Rotherham United in the play-off final.<ref>{{cite web |first=Phil |last=Maiden |title=Leyton Orient 2–2 Rotherham United (3–4 pens) |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/27459498 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=25 May 2014 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Cuthbert played in 54 matches in all competitions over the season, scoring four goals.<ref name=sb1314/> The 2014–15 season was a complete contrast, as Leyton Orient were relegated on the final day of the season after only managing a 2–2 draw with Cuthbert's former club Swindon Town.<ref>{{cite web |title=Swindon Town 2–2 Leyton Orient |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32471254 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=3 May 2015 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> After the season ended, Cuthbert was not offered a new contract.<ref>{{cite news |first=Tom |last=Bodell |title=Guardian Series understands all twelve out of contract players will leave Leyton Orient this summer |url=http://www.guardian-series.co.uk/sport/12955984.Twelve_players_to_leave_as_Orient_clear_the_decks/ |newspaper=Guardian Series |location=Walthamstow |date=18 May 2015 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Following his departure, Cuthbert stated that the club told him to wait by the phone to find out if he would be offered a new contract upon the expiry of his deal, which he "wasn't set on waiting about to be told whether I was wanted or not".<ref name=Exclusive>{{cite web |title=Exclusive: Luton Town defender Scott Cuthbert |url=https://www.shoot.co.uk/exclusive-luton-town-defender-scott-cuthbert/ |website=Shoot |publisher=Pedigree Group |date=25 September 2015 |accessdate=2 June 2018}}</ref>
===Luton Town=== Cuthbert signed a two-year contract with League Two club Luton Town on 26 May 2015.<ref name=Luton>{{cite web |title=Scott Cuthbert: Luton Town sign Leyton Orient defender |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/32891049 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=26 May 2015 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Upon his arrival, Cuthbert stated "The aim is promotion – I wouldn't have come to this club if I didn't think that was possible."<ref name=Luton/> He made his debut for the club on the opening day of the 2015–16 season in a 1–1 draw with Accrington Stanley.<ref>{{cite news |first=Mike |last=Simmonds |title=Smith's redemption as he rescues Hatters a late, late point |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/smith-s-redemption-as-he-rescues-hatters-a-late-late-point-1-6893540 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=8 August 2015 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Cuthbert was sent off in second half stoppage time for a professional foul during a 3–2 defeat away to Notts County on 12 September.<ref>{{cite web |title=Notts County 3–2 Luton Town |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/34160567 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=12 September 2015 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> After the departure of Steve McNulty who joined National League club Tranmere Rovers on loan in October, Cuthbert was named temporary club captain, but was only given the role on a permanent basis after Nathan Jones replaced John Still as manager in January 2016.<ref>{{cite web |title=Jones appoints Cuthbert as captain |url=http://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/article/jones-appoints-cuthbert-as-captain-2901862.aspx |publisher=Luton Town F.C. |date=14 January 2016 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |first=Mike |last=Simmonds |title=Jones confirms Cuthbert will remain as captain |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/jones-confirms-cuthbert-will-remain-as-captain-1-7162081 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=14 January 2016 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Cuthbert went off injured during a 1–0 defeat at home to Stevenage on 2 April,<ref>{{cite news |first=Mike |last=Simmonds |title=Shocking Hatters slump to Stevenage defeat |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/shocking-hatters-slump-to-stevenage-defeat-1-7308778 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=2 April 2016 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> but despite his return to training prior to the penultimate match of the season against Northampton Town on 30 April,<ref>{{cite news |first=Mike |last=Simmonds |title=Jones may make changes for Northampton trip |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/jones-may-make-changes-for-northampton-trip-1-7357058 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=29 April 2016 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> he did not add to his tally of 40 appearances during the season.<ref name=sb1516/>
Ahead of the 2016–17 season, manager Jones confirmed Cuthbert would remain club captain ahead of summer signings Alan Sheehan and Johnny Mullins.<ref>{{cite news |first=Mike |last=Simmonds |title=Cuthbert to stay as Town skipper for now |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/cuthbert-to-stay-as-town-skipper-for-now-1-7444668 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=23 June 2016 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> On the opening day of the season, Cuthbert was initially named on the bench, but an injury to Alan Sheehan moments before kick-off meant he was called up to the starting lineup.<ref>{{cite news |first=Mike |last=Simmonds |title=Cuthbert: Late Plymouth call-up was 'mental' |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/cuthbert-late-plymouth-call-up-was-mental-1-7517192 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=8 August 2016 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> Luton went on to achieve a 3–0 win away to Plymouth Argyle,<ref>{{cite news |first=Mike |last=Simmonds |title=Hatters head to the top after superb Plymouth win |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/hatters-head-to-the-top-after-superb-plymouth-win-1-7515160 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=6 August 2016 |accessdate=8 September 2016 |archive-date=14 September 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160914203939/http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/hatters-head-to-the-top-after-superb-plymouth-win-1-7515160 |url-status=dead }}</ref> after which Cuthbert was praised for his performance by Jones.<ref>{{cite news |first=Mike |last=Simmonds |title=Captain Cuthbert hailed after late, late call-up |url=http://www.lutontoday.co.uk/sport/football/luton-town/captain-cuthbert-hailed-after-late-late-call-up-1-7515409 |newspaper=Luton Today |date=7 August 2016 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> His performance also earned him a place in the English Football League Team of the Week.<ref>{{cite web |first=Alex |last=Butcher |title=Sky Bet EFL: Team of the Week – EFL Kick-Off weekend |url=http://www.efl.com/news/article/2016/sky-bet-efl-team-of-the-week-3233413.aspx |publisher=English Football League |date=8 August 2016 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> After making 50 starting appearances in league matches for Luton, Cuthbert triggered a one-year contract extension to keep him at the club until June 2018.<ref>{{cite web |title=Scott Cuthbert: Luton Town captain extends contract |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/38328028 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=15 December 2016 |accessdate=15 December 2016}}</ref>
The 2017–18 season began with Cuthbert once again a first-team regular in the centre of defence for Luton.<ref name=sb1718/> He scored his first goal of the campaign in the club's 2–1 comeback victory at Wycombe Wanderers on 16 September 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Wycombe Wanderers 1–2 Luton Town |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41210000 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 September 2017 |accessdate=30 May 2018}}</ref> His run in the first-team was curtailed due to a groin injury sustained in Luton's 7–0 home win against Cambridge United on 18 November 2017.<ref>{{cite news |title=Luton Town 7–0 Cambridge United |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/41951662 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=18 November 2017 |accessdate=2 June 2018}}</ref><ref name=GroinInjury>{{cite web |title=Nathan Jones confirms Scott Cuthbert is out until New Year |url=https://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/2017/november/nathan-jones-on-scott-cuthbert-set-pieces-and-crewe/ |publisher=Luton Town F.C. |date=23 November 2017 |accessdate=30 May 2018}}</ref> The injury was initially expected to keep him out of action until January 2018,<ref name=GroinInjury/> although he ultimately returned in March 2018.<ref name=sb1718/><ref>{{cite web |title=Report: Cambridge United 1 Luton Town 1 |url=https://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/2018/march/match-report-for-cambridge-united-vs-luton-town-on-03-mar-182/ |publisher=Luton Town F.C. |date=3 March 2018 |accessdate=30 May 2018}}</ref> Cuthbert made 25 appearances in all competitions during the campaign, scoring twice, as Luton won promotion to League One after finishing in second place.<ref name=sb1718/><ref>{{cite news |title=Carlisle United 1–1 Luton Town |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/43762695 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=21 April 2018 |accessdate=30 May 2018}}</ref> He was released by Luton at the end of the season.<ref>{{cite news |title=Scott Cuthbert: Luton Town captain released after promotion to League One |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44140960 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=16 May 2018 |accessdate=16 May 2018}}</ref>
===Stevenage=== Following his departure from Luton, Cuthbert signed for League Two club Stevenage on 30 May 2018.<ref>{{cite news |title=Scott Cuthbert: Stevenage sign Luton captain on two-year deal |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44304434 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=30 May 2018 |accessdate=30 May 2018}}</ref> He joined the Hertfordshire club on a two-year contract.<ref>{{cite web |first=Dan |last=Branowsky |title=Scott Cuthbert signs for Stevenage |url=https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2018/may/scott-cuthbert-signs-stevenage-efl-league-two-transfer-luton-town/ |publisher=Stevenage F.C. |date=30 May 2018 |accessdate=30 May 2018}}</ref> Cuthbert made his Stevenage debut in the club's opening match of the 2018–19 season, a 2–2 draw with Tranmere Rovers at Broadhall Way.<ref name="Stevenage 2–2 Tranmere Rovers">{{cite news |title=Stevenage 2–2 Tranmere Rovers |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/44989533 |publisher=BBC Sport |date=4 August 2018 |accessdate=4 August 2018}}</ref> Cuthbert was named as Stevenage's Player of the Year at the club's end-of-season awards ceremony on 4 May 2019.<ref name="Cuthbert & James-Wildin take home End of Season Awards">{{cite news | title = Cuthbert & James-Wildin take home End of Season Awards | url = https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2019/may/stevenage-end-of-season-awards-scott-cuthbert-ilias-chair-luther-james-wildin-sky-bet-league-two-efl-english-football-league-saturday-4th-may-2019/ | publisher = Stevenage F.C. | date = 4 May 2019 | accessdate = 4 May 2019}}</ref>
Cuthbert was released by the club at the end of the 2021–22 season.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2022/may/retained-released-stevenage-fc-football-club-sky-bet-league-two-efl-english-football-league-tuesday-10-may-2022/|title=Stevenage FC Retained & Released List 2021/22|publisher=Stevenage F.C.|date=10 May 2022|accessdate=10 May 2022}}</ref>
===Woking=== On 17 June 2022, Cuthbert agreed to join National League club Woking on a one-year deal. On 21 February 2023 Cuthbert scored his first goal for Woking a header from a corner in a 2-1 Win against Bromley.<ref>{{cite news|url=https://www.wokingfc.co.uk/news/article/7881/scott-cuthbert-signs/|title=Scott Cuthbert Signs|newspaper=Woking Football Club |publisher=Woking F.C.|date=17 June 2022|accessdate=18 June 2022}}</ref>
==Coaching career== Cuthbert was appointed as a first team coach at Stevenage in May 2024 following the appointment of Alex Revell as manager.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.thecomet.net/sport/24295118.alex-revell-new-manager-league-one-stevenage/ | title=Stevenage name new boss as decision made at last | date=9 May 2024 }}</ref><ref>{{Cite web | title=Stevenage appoint Revell - News - Stevenage Football Club | url=https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2024/may/alex-revell-appointed-first-team-manager-stevenage-fc-football-club-sky-bet-league-one-efl-english-football-league/ | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240509092108/https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/2024/may/alex-revell-appointed-first-team-manager-stevenage-fc-football-club-sky-bet-league-one-efl-english-football-league/ | access-date=2026-05-24 | archive-date=2024-05-09}}</ref>
==International career== Cuthbert was captain of the Scotland under-19 team that reached the final of the UEFA under-19 Championships in 2006 and the Scotland under-20 team that played at 2007 under-20 World Cup in Canada. He also represented Scotland B in May 2009.<ref>{{cite news |title=Scotland B 3–0 N Ireland B: Debutant Boyd shines as Scotland B outing proves worthwhile for Burley |url=http://www.scotsman.com/sport/scotland-b-3-0-n-ireland-b-debutant-boyd-shines-as-scotland-b-outing-proves-worthwhile-for-burley-1-1037323 |newspaper=The Scotsman |location=Edinburgh |date=6 May 2009 |accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref>
==Style of play== Cuthbert has been deployed at centre back throughout his career, although was used as a right back for two seasons at Leyton Orient.<ref name=Exclusive/> Cuthbert states that he is "more suited" to playing in the centre of defence and sees himself as a centre back, but also feels comfortable at right back.<ref name=Exclusive/> Manager John Still described Cuthbert as possessing "leadership qualities; he's a good talker and a good organiser".<ref>{{cite web |title=Scott Cuthbert signs for Luton Town |url=https://www.lutontown.co.uk/news/2015/may/scott-cuthbert-signs-for-luton-town/ |publisher=Luton Town F.C. |date=26 May 2015 |accessdate=2 June 2018}}</ref>
==Career statistics== {{updated|20 April 2024}}
{| class=wikitable style=text-align:center |+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competition |- !rowspan=2|Club !rowspan=2|Season !colspan=3|League !colspan=2|National Cup !colspan=2|League Cup !colspan=2|Other !colspan=2|Total |- !Division!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals!!Apps!!Goals |- |rowspan=6|Celtic |2004–05<ref name=sb0405>{{soccerbase season|39246|2004|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |Scottish Premier League |0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |2005–06<ref name=sb0506>{{soccerbase season|39246|2005|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |Scottish Premier League |0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |2006–07<ref name=sb0607>{{soccerbase season|39246|2006|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |Scottish Premier League |0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |2007–08<ref name=sb0708>{{soccerbase season|39246|2007|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |Scottish Premier League |0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0||0 |- |2008–09<ref name=sb0809/> |Scottish Premier League |0||0||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||0||0||0||0 |- !colspan=2|Total !0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0!!0 |- |Livingston (loan) |2006–07<ref name=sb0607/> |Scottish First Division |4||1||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||colspan=2|—||4||1 |- |St Mirren (loan) |2008–09<ref name=sb0809>{{soccerbase season|39246|2008|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |Scottish Premier League |29||0||4||0||1||0||colspan=2|—||34||0 |- |rowspan=3|Swindon Town |2009–10<ref name=sb0910>{{soccerbase season|39246|2009|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |League One |39||3||3||0||1||0||5{{efn|Two appearances in Football League Trophy, three in League One play-offs}}||0||48||3 |- |2010–11<ref name=sb1011>{{soccerbase season|39246|2010|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |League One |41||2||3||0||1||0||3{{efn|name=FLT|Appearance(s) in Football League Trophy}}||0||48||2 |- !colspan=2|Total !80!!5!!6!!0!!2!!0!!8!!0!!96!!5 |- |rowspan=5|Leyton Orient |2011–12<ref name=sb1112>{{soccerbase season|39246|2011|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |League One |33||1||2||0||2||0||0||0||37||1 |- |2012–13<ref name=sb1213>{{soccerbase season|39246|2012|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |League One |18||0||2||0||1||0||4{{efn|name=FLT}}||0||25||0 |- |2013–14<ref name=sb1314>{{soccerbase season|39246|2013|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |League One |44||4||2||0||2||0||6{{efn|Three appearances in Football League Trophy, three in League One play-offs}}||0||54||4 |- |2014–15<ref name=sb1415>{{soccerbase season|39246|2014|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |League One |38||2||1||0||2||0||3{{efn|name=FLT}}||0||44||2 |- !colspan=2|Total !133!!7!!7!!0!!7!!0!!13!!0!!160!!7 |- |rowspan=4|Luton Town |2015–16<ref name=sb1516>{{soccerbase season|39246|2015|accessdate=8 September 2016}}</ref> |League Two |36||0||1||0||2||0||1{{efn|name=FLT}}||0||40||0 |- |2016–17<ref name=sb1617>{{soccerbase season|39246|2016|accessdate=18 May 2017}}</ref> |League Two |38||1||3||0||1||0||4{{efn|Two appearances in EFL Trophy, two appearances and one goal in League Two play-offs}}||1||46||2 |- |2017–18<ref name=sb1718>{{soccerbase season|39246|2017|accessdate=7 May 2018}}</ref> |League Two |23||2||1||0||1||0||0||0||25||2 |- !colspan=2|Total !97!!3!!5!!0!!4!!0!!5!!1!!111!!4 |- |rowspan=5|Stevenage |2018–19<ref name=sb1819>{{soccerbase season|39246|2018|accessdate=4 May 2019}}</ref> |League Two |46||2||1||0||1||0||0||0||48||2 |- |2019–20<ref name=sb1920>{{soccerbase season|39246|2019|accessdate=13 September 2020}}</ref> |League Two |21||2||2||0||1||0||2{{efn|name=EFLT|Appearance(s) in EFL Trophy}}||0||26||2 |- |2020–21<ref name=sb2021>{{soccerbase season|39246|2020|accessdate=23 January 2021}}</ref> |League Two |33||1||2||0||1||1||1{{efn|name=EFLT}}||0||37||2 |- |2021–22<ref name=sb2122>{{soccerbase season|39246|2021|accessdate=10 May 2022}}</ref> |League Two |39||3||2||0||1||0||1{{efn|name=EFLT}}||0||43||3 |- !colspan=2|Total !139!!8!!7!!0!!4!!1!!3!!0!!154!!9 |- |rowspan=3|Woking |2022–23<ref name=sb2223>{{soccerbase season|39246|2022|accessdate=7 August 2022}}</ref> |National League |41||1||2||0||colspan="2"|—||2{{efn|One appearance FA Trophy and one in National League play-off}}||0||45||1 |- |2023–24<ref name=sb2324>{{soccerbase season|39246|2023|accessdate=7 August 2022}}</ref> |National League |40||2||1||0||colspan="2"|—||0||0||41||2 |- !colspan=2|Total !81!!3!!3!!0!!colspan="2"|—!!2!!0!!86!!3 |- !colspan=3|Career total !548!!26!!33!!0!!18!!1!!33!!1!!632!!28 |}
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==Honours== '''Luton Town''' *EFL League Two runner-up: 2017–18<ref name=sb1718/><ref>{{cite web |title=League Two: 2017/18: Current table |url=http://www.soccerbase.com/tournaments/tournament.sd?tourn_id=1569 |publisher=Soccerbase |accessdate=7 May 2018}}</ref>
'''Individual''' *Leyton Orient Player of the Year: 2011–12<ref name=2012POTY/> *Stevenage Player of the Year: 2018–19<ref name="Cuthbert & James-Wildin take home End of Season Awards"/>
==References== {{reflist}}
==External links== *[https://www.stevenagefc.com/news/first-team/defender/scott-cuthbert/ Scott Cuthbert profile] at the Stevenage F.C. website *{{SFA player|31182}} *{{Soccerbase}}
{{Navboxes |title=Awards |bg=gold |fg=navy |list1= {{Leyton Orient F.C. Player of the Year}} {{Stevenage F.C. Player of the Year}} }}
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