Jimmy Smith (footballer born 1947)
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| Jimmy Smith | ||
| Personal information | ||
|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | January 20, 1947 | |
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | |
| Playing position | Midfielder | |
| Senior clubs1 | ||
| Years | Club | App (Gls)* |
| ?-1969 1969-1975 1975 |
Aberdeen Newcastle United Celtic F.C. (loan) |
? (?) 167 (13) ? (?) |
| National team | ||
| Scotland | 4 (0) | |
|
1 Senior club appearances and goals |
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Jimmy 'Jinky Jim' Smith (born January 20, 1947 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former football player.
During his career he played for Aberdeen and Newcastle United. He transferred from Aberdeen to Newcastle in July, 1969 for a fee of £80,000. He became a popular player amongst the club's supporters, with his mazy runs and flair that enthralled the St James' Park crowd. He also possessed 4 caps for Scotland.
Smith experienced a series of knee problems and was sent out on loan to Celtic in the hope it would recover him from the injury problems and allow him to regain form. However he failed to do this and was forced to retire at the age of 29.
