James Smith (footballer, born 1876)

James Smith
Personal information
Date of birth c. 1876[1]
Playing position Left-winger
Youth career
Kilmarnock
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1894–1895 Burslem Port Vale 20 (5)
Total 20 (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 2 3 4 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 271. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
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