Jack Smith (footballer, born 1936)
John Smith (24 April 1936 – 23 May 2008)[2][3] was an English football player and manager from West Hartlepool. As a forward and midfielder, he was noted for his effective passing and aerial ability.[2]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | John Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 24 April 1936 | ||
| Place of birth | West Hartlepool, England | ||
| Date of death | 23 May 2008 (aged 72) | ||
| Place of death | Margate, England | ||
| Position(s) | Forward, Midfielder | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1953–1960 | Hartlepool United | 124 | (50) |
| 1960–1961 | Watford | ||
| 1961–1964 | Swindon Town | 109 | (48) |
| 1964–1966 | Brighton & Hove Albion | 88 | (33) |
| 1966–1968 | Notts County | ||
| 1968–1971 | Margate | 114 | (30) |
| 1971–1974 | Ramsgate | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1971–1974 | Ramsgate | ||
| 1975–1976 | Bath City | ||
| 1976–1977 | Swindon Town youth squad[1] | ||
| 1978–1979 | Margate | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
He played for Hartlepool United, Watford, Swindon Town, Brighton & Hove Albion, Notts County, Margate, and Ramsgate. He became player-manager of Ramsgate in 1971, and later managed Bath City, Swindon Town's youth squad, and Margate.[2]
After retiring from managing, he ran a tea room and worked as a taxi driver in Thanet. He died in Margate on 23 May 2008.[2][3]
References
- Plowman, Paul (6 May 2014). "The List: 17 Swindon Town players named Smith". Swindon Advertiser: This is Swindon Town FC. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- "Jack Smith". Margate FC History. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- "Jack Smith". Margate FC. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
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