 Described as an ""inveterate practical joker"", Naughton's elusive wing play and pin-point centres to forwards Jack Farrell and Bob Buchanan, helped the "Saints" to claim the Southern League title for the first of six occasions over the next eight years.In the FA Cup, Naughton played in every match until the Saints reached the Second Round proper, where they met Newton Heath.The first match, at the County Ground on 13 February 1897 ended 1–1.