James Smith (footballer, born 1876)

James Smith
Personal information
Date of birthc. 1876[1]
Playing positionLeft-winger
Youth career
Kilmarnock
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1894–1895Burslem Port Vale20(5)
Total20(5)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.
† Appearances (Goals).

James Smith (born c.1876; date of death unknown) was a footballer who played for Kilmarnock and Burslem Port Vale in the 1890s.

Playing career

Smith played for Kilmarnock, before joining English club Burslem Port Vale in September 1894.[1] He bagged a goal on his debut – a 4–4 draw with Newcastle United at the Athletic Ground on 6 October.[1] He was a regular for the 1894–95 season, claiming five goals in 20 Second Division games, but was released in March 1895.[1]

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 271. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.