George Smith (footballer, born 1945) explained

George Smith
Fullname:George Smith
Birth Date:7 October 1945
Birth Place:Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Position:Midfielder
Youthclubs1:Newcastle United
Years1:1963–1965
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:1965–1967
Clubs2:Barrow
Caps2:92
Goals2:11
Years3:1967–1969
Clubs3:Portsmouth
Caps3:64
Goals3:3
Years4:1969–1971
Caps4:74
Goals4:0
Years5:1971–1973
Caps5:39
Goals5:0
Years6:1973–1975
Clubs6:Cardiff City
Caps6:45
Goals6:1
Years7:1975–1977
Caps7:88
Goals7:8
Years8:1977–1980
Caps8:85
Goals8:2

George Smith (born 7 October 1945) is an English former professional football midfielder.

Smith began his career with his local club Newcastle United although he failed to make the first team and left in March 1965 to join Barrow. He went on to play for Portsmouth, Middlesbrough, Birmingham City, Cardiff City and Swansea City, where he became a central figure in the club's growth,[1] before finishing his career at Hartlepool United. Following his retirement as a player Smith joined the Hartlepool coaching staff.[2] Later he became a scout for Stoke City.[3]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Team of the century – well almost . Gareth . Phillips . SCFC.co.uk . 15 August 2003 . https://web.archive.org/web/20051218074113/http://www.scfc.co.uk/garbo14.html . 18 December 2005.
  2. Web site: George Smith . UK A–Z Transfers . Neil Brown . 28 August 2015.
  3. Web site: Where are they now? – S . NUFC.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20090210183634/http://nufc.com/2008-09html/unlikely-new-s.html . 10 February 2009.