John Smith (24 April 1936 – 23 May 2008)[2][3] was an English football player and manager from West Hartlepool. As a forward and midfielder, he was noted for his effective passing and aerial ability.[2]
He played for Hartlepool United, Watford, Swindon Town, Brighton & Hove Albion, Notts County, Margate, and Ramsgate. He became player-manager of Ramsgate in 1971, and later managed Bath City, Swindon Town's youth squad, and Margate.[2]
After retiring from managing, he ran a tea room and worked as a taxi driver in Thanet. He died in Margate on 23 May 2008.[2][3]
References
- ^ Plowman, Paul (6 May 2014). "The List: 17 Swindon Town players named Smith". Swindon Advertiser: This is Swindon Town FC. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ a b c d "Jack Smith". Margate FC History. Archived from the original on 17 June 2018. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
- ^ a b "Jack Smith". Margate FC. Archived from the original on 13 December 2014. Retrieved 12 December 2014.
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