Jimmy Smith (footballer, born 1947)
James Smith (born 20 January 1947 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former footballer. Smith played for Aberdeen, Washington Whips, Newcastle United and Celtic. He also appeared in four international matches for Scotland, between 1968 and 1974.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | James Smith[1] | ||
| Date of birth | 20 January 1947 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Benburb | |||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1965–1969 | Aberdeen | 103 | (21) |
| 1967 | → Washington Whips | 11 | (5) |
| 1969–1975 | Newcastle United | 129 | (13) |
| 1975 | → Celtic (loan) | 0 | (0) |
| Total | 243 | (39) | |
| International career | |||
| 1968–1974 | Scotland | 4 | (0) |
| 1968 | Scottish League XI | 1 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Aberdeen
editDuring his career he played initially for Aberdeen where he was popularly known as "Jinky". He won a Scottish Cup runners up medal in 1967, as Aberdeen lost to Celtic in the final. Aberdeen represented Washington Whips in summer 1967 in the United Soccer Association's inaugural season. In the final, which Washington lost 6–5 to Los Angeles Wolves, Smith was sent off after 30 minutes.
His younger brother Joe also played for Aberdeen, winning a Scottish League Cup winners' medal in November 1976 when Aberdeen beat Celtic 2–0 in the final.
Newcastle United
editHe transferred from Aberdeen to Newcastle United in July 1969 for a fee of £80,000. He became a popular player amongst the club's supporters with his mazy runs and flair.
Smith experienced a series of knee problems and was sent out on loan to Celtic in the hope it would recover him from the injury problems and allow him to regain form. He failed to do this, however, and was forced to retire at the age of 29.
Scotland
editHe also won four caps for Scotland. The first was when he was with Aberdeen in a 0–0 draw versus Netherlands in 1968. He then collected three further caps when at Newcastle in a six-month period between November 1973 and May 1974.[2]
He also played once for the Scottish Football League XI.[3]
Career statistics
editClub
edit| Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Europe | Total | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Aberdeen | 1965–66 | Scottish Division One | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 1 |
| 1966–67 | Scottish Division One | 30 | 10 | 5 | 4 | 10 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 45 | 20 | |
| 1967–68 | Scottish Division One | 33 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 43 | 13 | |
| 1968–69 | Scottish Division One | 33 | 1 | 6 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 1 | 45 | 3 | |
| Total | 103 | 21 | 14 | 5 | 15 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 140 | 37 | ||
| Washington Whips (loan) | 1967 | United Soccer Association | 11 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 5 |
| Newcastle United | 1969–70 | First Division | 22 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 27 | 3 |
| 1970–71 | First Division | 24 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 28 | 3 | |
| 1971–72 | First Division | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 1 | |
| 1972–73 | First Division | 32 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 36 | 5 | |
| 1973–74 | First Division | 27 | 1 | 8 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 38 | 1 | |
| 1974–75 | First Division | 21 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 0 | |
| Total | 129 | 13 | 14 | 0 | 10 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 158 | 13 | ||
| Celtic (loan) | 1974–75 | Scottish Division One | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career total | 243 | 39 | 28 | 5 | 25 | 8 | 13 | 3 | 309 | 55 | ||
International
edit| National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | 1968 | 1 | 0 |
| 1969 | — | ||
| 1970 | — | ||
| 1971 | — | ||
| 1972 | — | ||
| 1973 | 1 | 0 | |
| 1974 | 2 | 0 | |
| Total | 4 | 0 | |
Honours
editNewcastle United
References
edit- ^ "Jimmy Smith". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 21 February 2017.
- ^ Jimmy Smith at Scottishfa.co.uk
- ^ SFL player Jimmy Smith, London Hearts Supporters Club
- ^ "Aberdeen Football Club Heritage Trust - Player Profile". afcheritage.org. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ Scott, Kenneth H. "James -Jimmy- Smith | Player Profile | toon1892 ~ a site for Newcastle United fans everywhere..." www.toon1892.com. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ "Jimmy Smith | Scotland | Scottish FA". www.scottishfa.co.uk. Retrieved 13 April 2023.
- ^ Vernon, Leslie; Rollin, Jack (1977). Rothmans Football Yearbook 1977–78. London: Brickfield Publications Ltd. p. 491. ISBN 0354 09018 6.
External links
edit- Jimmy Smith at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- Jimmy Smith at the Scottish Football Association