John Smith (footballer, born 1865)

John Smith (19 December 1865 – 23 January 1911) was a Scottish footballer who played as an inside right.[1][2]

John Smith
Personal information
Date of birth 19 December 1865
Place of birth Kilmarnock, Scotland[1]
Date of death 23 January 1911(1911-01-23) (aged 45)
Playing position(s) Inside right
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1885–1887 Kilmarnock
1887 Newcastle East End
1887–1888 Kilmarnock
1888–1889 Newcastle East End
1889–1892 Sunderland 24 (2)
1892–1893 Liverpool 11 (5)
1893–1894 The Wednesday 18 (1)
1894–1895 Newcastle United 25 (10)
1895–1896 Loughborough 14 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

Career

He played for a number of clubs including Sunderland, Newcastle United, Kilmarnock and Liverpool. Smith played for Liverpool in their inaugural season in 1892–93 when they played in the Lancashire League. Smith made 11 appearances for Liverpool and scored five goals, including Liverpool's first ever competitive goal. He died on 23 January 1911.[3]

References
  1. John Smith at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  2. Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. "John Smith". LFC History. Retrieved 27 January 2012.


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