Alf Smith (footballer born 1880)
Encyclopedia
Alfred Smith was a former footballer, who played in the Football League for Stoke
where he made one hundred and forty appearances.
. Four years later, after serving with Crewe he returned to the Victoria Ground
, a much wiser and experienced footballer. In 1910-11 season Smith scored an impressive 35 goals in 44 games for Stoke. He announced his retirement in 1915. Smith then became vice-captain of Longton Cricket Club.
Stoke City F.C.
Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts...
where he made one hundred and forty appearances.
Career
Smith Initially signed for Stoke in 1904, he made his League debut against Nottingham Forest in March 1904 but however he failed to impress the management team and left for WrexhamWrexham A.F.C.
Wrexham Football Club are a professional football team based in Wrexham, north-east Wales, who play in the English football pyramid.Founded in 1872, they are one of the oldest surviving football clubs in Britain and the oldest professional club in Wales...
. Four years later, after serving with Crewe he returned to the Victoria Ground
Victoria Ground
Victoria Ground may refer to:*Victoria Ground, the former name of Hartlepool United’s ground Victoria Park.*Victoria Ground, Stoke City’s ground from 1878 to 1997.*Victoria Ground, current home of Bromsgrove Rovers...
, a much wiser and experienced footballer. In 1910-11 season Smith scored an impressive 35 goals in 44 games for Stoke. He announced his retirement in 1915. Smith then became vice-captain of Longton Cricket Club.
Career statistics
| Club | Season | League | FA Cup | Total | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
| Stoke Stoke City F.C. Stoke City Football Club is an English professional football club based in Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire that plays in the Premier League. Founded in 1863, it is the oldest club in the Premier League, and considered to be the second oldest professional football club in the world, after Notts... |
1903–04 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 1903–04 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
| 1905–06 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | |
| 1910–11 | 41 | 31 | 3 | 4 | 44 | 35 | |
| 1911–12 | 23 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 24 | 4 | |
| 1912–13 | 34 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 36 | 9 | |
| 1913–14 | 22 | 16 | 3 | 0 | 25 | 16 | |
| 1914–15 | 18 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 18 | 7 | |
| Career Total | 141 | 67 | 9 | 4 | 150 | 71 | |