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Gilbert Smith (footballer, born 1869)

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Gilbert Smith (1869 – after 1893) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath.[1] Born in Oldbury, which was then part of Worcestershire, Smith was recommended to Small Heath by Fred Wheldon, and given a run of games at right back in the 1893–94 season. He was no improvement on other candidates for the position, and he returned to the reserves, and thence to non-league football with Berwick Rangers (Worcester) in 1894.[2]

Full name Gilbert Smith[1]
Date of birth 1869
Place of birth Oldbury, England
Date of death Unknown
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Gilbert Smith
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Full name Gilbert Smith[1]
Date of birth 1869
Place of birth Oldbury, England
Date of death Unknown
Position Right back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
Causeway Green Villa
1893–1894 Small Heath 14 (0)
1894–1??? Berwick Rangers (Worcester)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals
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