Ian Ralph Smith (born 15 February 1957) is an English former professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Rotherham United, Bishop's Stortford and represented England at youth level.[1]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Ian Ralph Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 15 February 1957 | ||
| Place of birth | Rotherham, England | ||
| Position(s) | Fullback | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1974–1976 | Tottenham Hotspur | 2 | (0) |
| 1976–? | Rotherham United | 4 | (0) |
| Bishop's Stortford | ? | (?) | |
| International career | |||
| 1975 | England Youth | 9 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Playing career
editSmith joined Tottenham Hotspur as an apprentice in April 1974. The full back went on to make two first team appearances for the Lilies in 1975.[2] He transferred to Rotherham United in June 1976 where he featured in four matches. Smith went on to have a spell at non-league Bishops Stortford.
Post-football career
editSmith became assistant academy director at Ipswich Town. He left the Portman Road club by mutual agreement in April 2004.[3]
References
edit- ^ Hugman, BJ (Ed) The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946-2005 (2005) ISBN 1-85291-665-6 p571. Retrieved 6 July 2010
- ^ Tottenham Hotspur F.C A-Z of players Archived 15 April 2009 at the Wayback Machine Retrieved 6 July 2010
- ^ News report Retrieved 19 July 2010