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Jimmy Smailes
Personal information
Full name James Smailes
Position(s) Outside left

James "Jimmy" Smailes (born 9 June 1907) was an English professional footballer who played for Tow Law Town, Huddersfield Town, Tottenham Hotspur, Blackpool, Grimsby Town, Stockport County, Bradford City and Waterhouses Sports Club.[1]

Football career

Smailes began his career at his local non-League club Tow Law Town before joining Huddersfield Town in 1927. He featured in 32 matches and found the net on eight occasions for the Yorkshire club. The outside left signed for Tottenham Hotspur in 1930 and made 16 appearances and scored three goals for the Spurs. [2] After leaving White Hart Lane Smailes played at Blackpool where he scored 25 goals in 92 matches.[3] He went on to play for Grimsby Town, Stockport County, Bradford City before finally ending his playing career at Waterhouses Sports Club.

During World War II, Smailes was a guest player at Bradford Park Avenue, Hartlepool United and Huddersfield Town.[3]

References

Specific
  1. ^ Joyce, Michael (2004). Football League Players' Records. soccerdata. p. 240. ISBN 1899468633. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameter: |coauthors= (help)
  2. ^ A-Z of Tottenham Hotspur players Retrieved 28 July, 2009
  3. ^ a b Blackpool stats Retrieved 28 July, 2009
General
  • 99 Years & Counting - Stats & Stories - Huddersfield Town History