George Smith (footballer, born 1945)

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

For other people named George Smith, see George Smith (disambiguation).

George Smith
Personal information
Full name George Smith[1]
Date of birth (1945-10-07) 7 October 1945[1]
Place of birth Newcastle upon Tyne,[1] England
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
Newcastle United
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1963–1965 Newcastle United 0 (0)
1965–1967 Barrow 92 (11)
1967–1969 Portsmouth 64 (3)
1969–1971 Middlesbrough 74 (0)
1971–1973 Birmingham City 39 (0)
1973–1975 Cardiff City 45 (1)
1975–1977 Swansea City 88 (8)
1977–1980 Hartlepool United 85 (2)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

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,[2] before finishing his career at Hartlepool United. Following his retirement as a player Smith joined the Hartlepool coaching staff.[3] Later he became a scout for Stoke City.[4]

References
  1. "George Smith". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 7 December 2016.
  2. Phillips, Gareth (15 August 2003). "Team of the century – well almost". SCFC.co.uk. Archived from the original on 18 December 2005.
  3. "George Smith". UK A–Z Transfers. Neil Brown. Retrieved 28 August 2015.
  4. "Where are they now? – S". NUFC.com. Archived from the original on 10 February 2009.


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