Steve Smith (footballer, born 1946)

Stephen "Steve" Smith (born 28 April 1946 in Huddersfield) is an English former professional footballer and football manager. He played football as a player for Huddersfield Town and Halifax Town. He also coached Huddersfield Town and Bradford City, the latter as caretaker.

Steve Smith
Personal information
Full name Stephen Smith
Date of birth (1946-04-28) 28 April 1946
Place of birth Huddersfield, England
Position(s) Left-Back
Midfielder
Youth career
1961–1964 Huddersfield Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1964–1977 Huddersfield Town 342 (30)
1974–1975 → Bolton Wanderers (loan) 3 (0)
1977–1979 Halifax Town 81 (4)
1979–1983 Huddersfield Town 0 (0)
Total 426 (34)
Managerial career
1986–1987 Huddersfield Town
2001 Bradford City (caretaker)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Smith began his career at Leeds Road as an apprentice in 1961 and turned professional in 1963. He spent 16 years as a player at Leeds Road before a two year spell at Halifax Town.

Smith has the unique distinction of being the only person from Huddersfield to manage Huddersfield Town. He was at Huddersfield for over 25 years during two spells as a player from 1964 to 1977 and as chief scout, youth coach, reserve team coach, caretaker manager and manager from 1979 and 1988. On 26 April 2012 it was announced he was returning to the club as Head of Academy Recruitment.


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