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John Smith (footballer, born 1921)

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Full name
  
John F. Smith

1938–1939
  
Port Vale

Years
  
Team


Playing position
  
Midfielder

Date of birth
  
c. 1921

Name
  
John Smith

Place of birth
  
Stoke-on-Trent, England

John F. Smith (born c. 1921) was an English footballer who played for Port Vale, before transferring to Chelsea just before the outbreak of World War II.

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Playing career

Smith joined Port Vale in September 1938. He scored on his debut at inside-right in a 4–0 win over Walsall in a first round Southern Section Cup match at The Old Recreation Ground on 26 September. He made 13 Third Division South and five cup appearances in 1938–39, before he transferred to Chelsea in May 1939.

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  • Sourced from John Smith profile at the English National Football Archive (subscription required)
  • References

    John Smith (footballer, born 1921) Wikipedia