Robert Smith (20 June 1941 – 16 August 2019) was an English
footballer
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who played as a
left back and a
winger.
Career
Smith began his career at hometown club
Barnsley, making three
Football League appearances for the club.
In 1963, Smith signed for
non-league
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club
Chelmsford City
Chelmsford City Football Club is a semi-professional football club based in Chelmsford, Essex, England. Currently members of they play at the Melbourne Stadium.
History Chelmsford
Chelmsford Football Club was established in 1878 by members of ...
. Over the course of ten years, Smith made 443 appearances for Chelmsford. Smith later played for
Bexley United, before re-joining Chelmsford as part of their coaching staff.
Bobby Smith
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References
1941 births
2019 deaths
Men's association football defenders
Men's association football wingers
English men's footballers
Footballers from Barnsley
Barnsley F.C. players
Chelmsford City F.C. players
Bexley United F.C. players
English Football League players
Chelmsford City F.C. non-playing staff
Association football coaches
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