Jimmy Smith

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Jimmy Smith (footballer, born 1901)

James McQueen Anderson 'Jimmy' Smith (28 November 1901 – 1964) was a Scottish professional footballer who played for Rosyth Juniors, Rosyth Recreation, East Fife, Tottenham Hotspur, St Johnstone, Norwich City and Ayr United.

Football career

Smith played for Rosyth Juniors and later at Rosyth Recreation before joining East Fife. In 1925 the goalkeeper signed for Tottenham Hotspur where he played in a total of 31 matches in all competitions. After leaving White Hart Lane, Smith had spells at St Johnstone and Norwich City where he made a further 31 appearances before ending his football career at Ayr United.

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Jimmy Smith (footballer, born 1947)

Jimmy Smith (born 20 January 1947, in Glasgow) is a Scottish former football player.

During his career he played for Aberdeen where he was popularly known as "Jinky". He won a Scottish Cup runners up medal in the Scottish Cup final against Celtic in 1967 and played in the United Soccer Association's inaugural season for the Washington Whips in Summer 1967. In the final which Washington lost 6-5 to Los Angeles Wolves, Smith was sent off after 30 minutes. He went on to play for Newcastle United and Celtic. He transferred from Aberdeen to Newcastle in July 1969 for a fee of £80,000. He became a popular player amongst the club's supporters, with his mazy runs and flair that enthralled the St James' Park crowd. He also won four caps for Scotland.

Smith experienced a series of knee problems and was sent out on loan to Celtic in the hope it would recover him from the injury problems and allow him to regain form. He failed to do this, however, and was forced to retire at the age of 29.