Rodney Smithson (9 October 1943 – 21 August 2024) was an English professional footballer who played as a defender for Oxford United and Arsenal. While at Oxford, he played 156 league games.[1] After retirement, he went on to be player-manager at Witney Town.[2] Smithson died on 21 August 2024, at the age of 80.[3][4]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 October 1943 | ||
| Place of birth | Leicester, England | ||
| Date of death | 21 August 2024 (aged 80) | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1960–1964 | Arsenal | 2 | (0) |
| 1964–1975 | Oxford United | 156 | (6) |
| 1975–? | Witney Town | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 1975–? | Witney Town | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
References
edit- ^ "Oxford United". Neil Brown. Retrieved 16 October 2009.
- ^ Brodetsky, Martin (2009). Oxford United The Complete Record. Breedon Books. p. 191. ISBN 978-1-85983-715-3.
- ^ "RIP Rodney Smithson 1943-2024 | Oxford United Football Club". www.oufc.co.uk.
- ^ Rodney George Smithson
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