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For the Scottish footballer who played in the first international match, see James Smith (footballer, born 1848).

James Smith
Personal information
Place of birth Glasgow, Scotland[1]
Position(s) Centre-forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Glencairn
Glentoran
Third Lanark
Clyde
1921–1922 Plymouth Argyle 0 (0)
1922 Port Vale 7 (2)
1922–1923 Fulham 5 (1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Smith was a Scottish footballer who played for Glencairn, Glentoran, Third Lanark, Clydebank, Clyde, Plymouth Argyle, Port Vale, and Fulham.

Playing career

Smith played for Glencairn, Glentoran, Third Lanark, Clydebank (as a guest), Clyde and Plymouth Argyle, before joining Port Vale in May 1922.[1] He played seven games in the 1922–23 season,and claimed goals against Fulham and Coventry City at Craven Cottage and Highfield Road.[1] He badly twisted a knee during a goalless draw at Clapton Orient on 23 September.[1] His contract was cancelled by mutual consent the next month and he moved on to Fulham.[1]

Statistics

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Plymouth Argyle 1921–22 Third Division South 0 0 0 0 0 0
Port Vale 1922–23 Second Division 7 2 0 0 7 2
Fulham 1922–23 Second Division 5 1 0 0 5 1

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 272. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. ^ James Smith at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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