Philip Smith (footballer)

For other people of the same name, see Philip Smith.
Philip Smith
Personal information
Playing position Centre-forward
Youth career
Knutton
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
1905–1906 Burslem Port Vale 25 (8)
Total 25 (8)

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

† Appearances (goals)

Philip Smith was a footballer who played at centre-forward for Burslem Port Vale.

Playing career

Smith played for Knutton, before joining Burslem Port Vale in August 1905.[1] After making his debut in a 3–1 defeat to Lincoln City at Sincil Bank on 2 September, he became a regular in the first team.[1] He got his first League goal seven days later, in a 4–3 win over Chesterfield at the Athletic Ground.[1] He claimed eight goals in 25 Second Division appearances in the 1905–06 season.[1] However he was later released, most likely in the summer of 1906.[1]

Statistics

Club Season Division League FA Cup Other Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Burslem Port Vale1905–06Second Division2581031299
Total 2581031299

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 273. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
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