Alf Smith (Port Vale footballer)

Alf Smith was a footballer who made 20 appearances for Port Vale from 1913 to 1918.

Alf Smith
Personal information
Position(s) Left-half / Inside-forward
Youth career
Hamilton Academicals
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1913–1918 Port Vale 20 (4)
Total 20 (4)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Smith played for Hamilton Academicals, before joining Port Vale in December 1913.[1] He played in the FA Cup first round clash at Bolton Wanderers on 10 January 1914, which was lost 3–0.[1] He enjoyed regular football until his conscription in the summer of 1914.[1] After two years of fighting he was seriously wounded, but by the time he returned to Burslem in September 1918 he was fit enough to play, which 'caused him so much pleasure'.[1] However, he developed complications from his wound in November 1918 and was unable to play again.[1]

Career statistics

Source:[2]

Club Season Division League FA Cup Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Port Vale1913–14Central League20410214

References
  1. Kent, Jeff (1996). Port Vale Personalities. Witan Books. p. 270. ISBN 0-9529152-0-0.
  2. Alf Smith at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
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