Bobby Smith | |
Fullname: | Robert Smith |
Birth Date: | 20 June 1941 |
Birth Place: | Barnsley, England |
Death Date: | 16 August 2019 (aged 78) |
Death Place: | Essex, England |
Position: | Left back Winger |
Youthclubs1: | Barnsley |
Years1: | 1960–1963 |
Clubs1: | Barnsley |
Caps1: | 3 |
Goals1: | 0 |
Years2: | 1963–1973 |
Clubs2: | Chelmsford City |
Clubs3: | Bexley United |
Robert Smith (20 June 1941 – 16 August 2019) was an English footballer who played as a left back and a winger.
Bobby Smith began his football career with his hometown club Barnsley, where he made three Football League appearances for the club. In 1963, Smith signed for non-league club Chelmsford City. During his ten-year tenure at the club, Smith made 443 appearances, establishing himself as a key player for Chelmsford.[1] Smith later played for Bexley United, before re-joining Chelmsford as part of their coaching staff.[2] [3]