William Smith (Scottish footballer)

William Smith was a Scottish footballer who played for Hibernian as an outside left,[2][3] although in the last few of the 12 seasons he spent at Easter Road, he was often used at left half after the emergence of Harry Ritchie.[4] Smith played in the 1914 Scottish Cup Final which Hibs lost to Celtic after a replay,[5] and was also selected three times for the Scottish League XI.[6]

For other people with the same name, see William Smith.

William Smith
Personal information
Position(s) Outside left
Youth career
Wishaw Hearts
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1906–1908 Shettleston
1908–1920 Hibernian  311 (52)
International career
1911–1914[1] Scottish League XI 3 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

References
  1. "[SFL player] William Smith". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  2. (Hibernian player) Smith, William, FitbaStats
  3. Mainly About Players. The Scottish Referee, 23 October 1911. Scan via London Hearts Supporters Club
  4. "William Smith Record vs Heart of Midlothian". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  5. "Scottish Cup Final. | Easy Victory for Celtic over Hibernians". The Scotsman. 17 April 1914. Retrieved 6 August 2020 – via The Celtic Wiki.
  6. Smith William Image 1 Hibernian 1917, Vintage Footballers
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