Gilbert Smith (footballer, born 1869)

Gilbert Smith (1869 – after 1893) was an English professional footballer who played in the Football League for Small Heath. 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.

Gilbert Smith
Personal information
Full name Gilbert Smith
Date of birth 1869
Place of birth Oldbury, England
Position(s) 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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