Herbert Smith (half-back)

For the England international of the 1900s, see Herbert Smith (footballer, born 1877).
Herbert Smith
Personal information
Full nameHerbert William Smith[1]
Place of birthStafford, England[1]
Playing positionHalf-back
Youth career
Littleworth
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1925–1929Port Vale59(0)
Stafford Rangers
Total59+(0+)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

Herbert William Smith was a footballer who played for Port Vale in the Football League between 1925 and 1929.

Playing career

Smith joined Port Vale from Littleworth in August 1925.[1] He featured in eight Second Division matches in 1925–26.[1] He appeared 16 times at The Old Recreation Ground in 1926–27.[1] He was again a covering player in the 1927–28 campaign, making 16 appearances.[1] He played 24 times in 1928–29, but the club was relegated into the Third Division North, and Smith was released.[1] He later played for non-league side Stafford Rangers.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 270. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.