Stephen Smith (28 April 1946 – 13 March 2024) was an English professional football player and manager. He played for Huddersfield Town and Halifax Town.[2] He also managed Huddersfield Town and Bradford City, the latter as caretaker.[3]
Smith later suffered from dementia.[4][5] In 2022 a fundraiser was launched for Smith.[6] He died at a care home in Bradford on 13 March 2024, at the age of 77.[7]
References
- ^ "Steve Smith". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 1 November 2023.
- ^ Steve Smith at Post War English & Scottish Football League A–Z Player's Transfer Database
- ^ Steve Smith management career statistics at Soccerbase
- ^ Shaw, Martin (27 September 2018). "Huddersfield Town legend Steve Smith's heartbreaking battle with dementia". Yorkshire Live.
- ^ "'He's been a hero to Huddersfield and now I'd like Huddersfield to be a hero to him', says daughter of Town legend Steve Smith who has dementia".
- ^ Teale, Connor (26 May 2022). "Daughter's plea to help Huddersfield Town legend Steve Smith with dementia". Yorkshire Live.
- ^ "Tributes to Huddersfield Town 'hero and gentleman' Steve Smith who has died aged 77". Yorkshire Live. 15 March 2024. Retrieved 15 March 2024.
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