George Smith (English footballer)

For other people of the same name, see George Smith.
George Smith
Personal information
Full name George E Smith[1]
Place of birth South Shields, England
Playing position Outside forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1919 South Shields 0 (0)
1920–1921 Brentford 9 (0)

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.

† Appearances (goals)

George Smith was an English professional football outside forward who played in the Football League for Brentford.[2]

Career

An outside forward, Smith began his career at hometown Division Two club South Shields.[2] He was one of a number of northeasterners to make the move to Division Three South side Brentford for the club's first season in the Football League in 1920–21.[2] Smith was included in the squad for the Bees' first-ever league match on 28 August 1920, but fell behind George Taylor in the pecking order and made just 9 appearances all season before being released.[2]

References

  1. ↑ Joyce, Michael (2012). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: Tony Brown. p. 269. ISBN 190589161X.
  2. 1 2 3 4 Haynes, Graham; Coumbe, Frank (2006). Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920-2006. Harefield: Yore Publications. p. 148. ISBN 978-0955294914.
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