James Smailes (9 June 1907 – 1986) was an English professional footballer who played for

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, Grimsby Town, Stockport County, Bradford City and Waterhouses Sports Club.

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. He scored on his 'Lilywhites' debut in a 3-1 victory over Bradford City at White Hart Lane in March 1931 in the old Second Division. Smailes made 16 appearances and scored three goals for 'Spurs'. After leaving London Smailes played at Blackpool where he scored 25 goals in 92 matches.Blackpool stats
Retrieved 28 July 2009 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

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, Hartlepool United and Huddersfield Town. He died in 1986.

References

;Specific ;General * 1907 births 1986 deaths English men's footballers People from Tow Law Footballers from County Durham Men's association football midfielders English Football League players Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players Tottenham Hotspur F.C. players Blackpool F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players Stockport County F.C. players Bradford City A.F.C. players Tow Law Town F.C. players {{England-footy-midfielder-1900s-stub