Bobby Smith (footballer, born 1941)

Bobby Smith
Personal information
Full name Robert Smith[1]
Date of birth 20 June 1941
Place of birth Barnsley, England
Date of death 16 August 2019 (aged 78)
Place of death Essex, England
Position(s)
Youth career
Barnsley
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
1960–1963 Barnsley 3 (0)
1963–1973 Chelmsford City
Bexley United
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Robert Smith (20 June 1941 – 16 August 2019) was an English footballer who played as a left back and a winger.

Career

Bobby Smith began his football career with his hometown club Barnsley, where he made three Football League appearances for the club.[1] In 1963, Smith signed for non-league club Chelmsford City. During his ten-year tenure at the club, Smith made 443 appearances, establishing himself as a key player for Chelmsford.[2] Smith later played for Bexley United, before re-joining Chelmsford as part of their coaching staff.[3]

References

  1. ^ a b "Bobby Smith". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Archived from the original on 8 June 2024. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
  2. ^ David Selby [@SelbyDavid] (11 September 2012). "Best wishes to Chelmsford City legend Bobby Smith (443 apps, 1963-1973) who is currently in hospital" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
  3. ^ "Bobby Smith". Chelmsford City F.C. 16 August 2019. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2019.


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