William Smith (footballer, born 1868)

William Smith (10 November 1868 – 28 September 1907) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Lincoln City, Loughborough, Notts County and Nottingham Forest.[2][3]

William Smith
Personal information
Full name William Smith
Date of birth (1868-11-10)10 November 1868
Place of birth Sawley, England
Date of death 28 September 1907(1907-09-28) (aged 38)
Place of death Nottingham, England
Position(s)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1886–1889 Long Eaton Rangers
1889–1890 Notts County 15 (7)
1890–1894 Nottingham Forest 36 (6)
1891–1892Long Eaton Rangers (loan)
1894–1896 Long Eaton Rangers
1896–1897 Notts County 8 (4)
1897–1898 Loughborough 27 (1)
1898–1899 Lincoln City 33 (0)
1899–1900 Burton Swifts 0 (0)
International career
1891[1] Football Alliance XI 1 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

He was named as a reserve for England's annual match against Scotland in 1891, and scored four goals in an unofficial international match against a touring 'Canada' team (which actually included several American players) later that year;[4] however, he never received a full cap for his country.

References

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  1. ^ Football Alliance v Football League, 20 April 1891, 11v11.com
  2. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records 1888 to 1939. SoccerData. ISBN 1-899468-67-6.
  3. ^ England's Uncapped Players | William Smith, England Football Online
  4. ^ Saturday, 19 December 1891 | England 6 North America 1, England Football Online