James Smith (Scottish footballer)

For the Scottish footballer who played in the first international match, see James Smith (footballer, born 1848).

James Smith
Personal information
Place of birth	Glasgow, Scotland^[1]
Playing position	Centre-forward
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps^†	(Gls)^†
	Glencairn
	Glentoran
	Third Lanark
	Clyde
	Plymouth Argyle
1922	Port Vale	7	(2)
	Fulham
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only. † Appearances (goals)

James Smith was a Scottish footballer who played for Glencairn, Glentoran, Third Lanark, Clydebank, Clyde, Plymouth Argyle, Port Vale, and Fulham.

Playing career

Smith played for Glencairn, Glentoran, Third Lanark, Clydebank (as a guest), Clyde and Plymouth Argyle, before joining Port Vale in May 1922.^[1] He played seven games in the 1922–23 season,and claimed goals against Fulham and Coventry City at Craven Cottage and Highfield Road.^[1] He badly twisted a knee during a goalless draw at Clapton Orient on 23 September.^[1] His contract was cancelled by mutual consent the next month and he moved on to Fulham.^[1]

References

1 2 3 4 5 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 272. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.

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