Bobby Smith (footballer, born 1941)

Robert Smith (20 June 1941 – 16 August 2019) was an English footballer who played as a left back and a winger.

Bobby Smith

Personal information
Full name	Robert Smith[1]
Date of birth	20 June 1941
Place of birth	Barnsley, England
Date of death	16 August 2019 (aged 78)
Place of death	Essex, England
Position(s)	Left back Winger
Youth career
	Barnsley
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1960–1963	Barnsley	3	(0)
1963–1973	Chelmsford City
	Bexley United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Bobby Smith began his football career with his hometown club Barnsley, where he made three Football League appearances for the club.^[1] In 1963, Smith signed for non-league club Chelmsford City. During his ten-year tenure at the club, Smith made 443 appearances, establishing himself as a key player for Chelmsford.^[2] Smith later played for Bexley United, before re-joining Chelmsford as part of their coaching staff.^[3][4]

References

1. "Bobby Smith". Barry Hugman's Footballers. Retrieved 21 April 2019.
2. David Selby [@SelbyDavid] (11 September 2012). "Best wishes to Chelmsford City legend Bobby Smith (443 apps, 1963-1973) who is currently in hospital" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
3. "Bobby Smith". Chelmsford City F.C. 16 August 2019. Archived from the original on 24 May 2021. Retrieved 16 August 2019.
4. Bobby Smith