James Smith (footballer, born 1873)

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James Smith
Personal information
Date of birth 1873
Place of birth Drymen, Scotland
Position(s) Left winger
Youth career
Kilmarnock
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
1894–1895 Burslem Port Vale 20 (4)
1895–1896 Preston North End 5 (0)
Total25(4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

James Smith (born 1873; date of death unknown) was a footballer who played for Kilmarnock and Burslem Port Vale in the 1890s.

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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]

Career statistics

Source: [2]

ClubSeasonDivisionLeagueFA CupTotal
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale 1894–95 Second Division 20410214
Preston North End 1895–96 First Division 500050

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References

  1. 1 2 3 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 271. ISBN   0-9529152-0-0.
  2. James Smith at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)