Billy Smith (footballer, born 1882)

Billy Smith
Personal information
Full name William Alfred Smith
Date of birth April 1882
Place of birth West Bromwich, England
Playing position Forward
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– Old Hill Wanderers
– Worcester City
1902–1905 West Bromwich Albion 21 (2)
1905–190? Brierley Hill Alliance
190?–1907 Tipton Excelsior
1907–1908 Coventry City
1908–1909 Birmingham 17 (5)
1909–1912 Coventry City
1912–1913 Nuneaton Town
1913–19?? Coventry City
– Tipton Excelsior

* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only.


William Alfred Smith (April 1882 – after 1912) was an English professional footballer who made 38 appearances in the Football League playing for West Bromwich Albion and Birmingham.[1] He played as a right-sided forward.

Smith was born in West Bromwich, Staffordshire. He began his football career with Old Hill Wanderers and Worcester City before joining Second Division champions West Bromwich Albion in 1902.[2] He played 21 league games for the club before dropping back into non-league football with Brierley Hill Alliance.[1] In 1908 he returned to the Football League with Birmingham, where he formed a useful partnership with Benny Green. He lost his place when Jack Wilcox arrived, and moved back to Coventry City. A period with Nuneaton Town preceded a third spell at Coventry.[2]

References

  1. 1 2 Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. Nottingham: SoccerData. p. 245. ISBN 978-1-899468-67-6.
  2. 1 2 Matthews, Tony (1995). Birmingham City: A Complete Record. Derby: Breedon Books. p. 125. ISBN 978-1-85983-010-9.


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