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. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 271. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.