Ian Smith (footballer, born 1957)
This article is about the English fullback. For the Scottish forward, see Ian Smith (footballer born 1952).
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ian Ralph Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 15 February 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotherham, England | ||
| Playing position | Fullback | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1974–1976 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | (0) |
| 1976–? | Rotherham United | 4 | (0) |
| ?–? | Bishops Stortford | ? | (?) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (Goals). | |||
Ian Ralph Smith (born 15 February 1957 in Rotherham) is an English former professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Rotherham United, Bishops Stortford and represented England at schoolboy and youth level.[1]
Playing career
Smith joined Tottenham Hotspur as an apprentice in April 1974. The full back went on to make two first team appearances for the Lilies in 1975.[2] He transferred to Rotherham United in June 1976 where he featured in four matches. Smith went on to have a spell at non-league Bishops Stortford.
Post-football career
Smith became assistant academy director at Ipswich Town. He left the Portman Road club by mutual agreement in April 2004.[3]
References
- ↑ Hugman, BJ (Ed) The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) ISBN 1-85291-665-6 p571. Retrieved 6 July 2010
- ↑ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Retrieved 6 July 2010
- ↑ News report Retrieved 19 July 2010