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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*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1894–1895 Burslem Port Vale 20 (4)
1895–1896 Preston North End 5 (0)
Total 25 (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.

Career

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Smith played for Kilmarnock before joining the 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

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Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 1894–95 Second Division 20 4 1 0 21 4
Preston North End 1895–96 First Division 5 0 0 0 5 0

References

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  1. ^ a b c 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)