Latham joined Cardiff City as a player-coach in February 1911 under manager Fred Stewart. In his first season, the club won the Welsh Cup by defeating Pontypridd 3–0 in a final replay. After the two sides had drawn the first leg, Bob Lawrie suffered an injury and was ruled out of the replay.
Latham joined Cardiff City as a player-coach in February 1911 under manager Fred Stewart. In his first campaign, the club emerged victorious in the Welsh Cup by defeating Pontypridd 3–0 after the teams had initially drawn the first leg. As a result of Bob Lawrie's injury, he was excluded from participating in the rematch.