George E. Smith (footballer) explained

George Smith
Fullname:George E. Smith
Birth Place:South Shields, England
Position:Outside forward
Years1:1919–1920
Clubs1:South Shields
Caps1:16
Years2:1920–1921
Clubs2:Brentford
Caps2:9
Goals2:0

George E. Smith was an English professional footballer who played as an outside forward in the Football League for Brentford.[1] [2]

Career

An outside forward, Smith began his career at hometown Second Division club South Shields.[3] He was one of a number of northeasterners to make the move to Third Division club Brentford for the club's first season in the Football League in 1920–21. Smith was included in the squad for the Bees' first-ever league match on 28 August 1920, but fell behind George Taylor in the pecking order and made just 9 appearances all season before being released.

Career statistics

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SeasonLeagueFA CupTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Brentford1920–21[4] Third Division900090
Career total900090

Notes and References

  1. Book: Joyce, Michael . Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939 . Tony Brown . 2012 . 978-1905891610 . Nottingham . 269.
  2. Book: Haynes, Graham . Timeless Bees: Brentford F.C. Who's Who 1920–2006 . Coumbe . Frank . Yore Publications . 2006 . 978-0955294914 . Harefield . 148.
  3. Book: Bystander, The . Brentford Football Club Official Handbook 1920–21 . F. W. Dimbleby & Sons . 1920 . 17.
  4. Book: 100 Years Of Brentford . 1989 . Brentford FC . 0951526200 . White . Eric . 366.