Robert Smith (20 June 1941 – 16 August 2019) was an English

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who played as a

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and a winger.

Career

Bobby Smith began his football career with his hometown club

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, where he made three

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appearances for the club. In 1963, Smith signed for

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club Chelmsford City. During his ten-year tenure at the club, Smith made 443 appearances, establishing himself as a key player for Chelmsford. Smith later played for Bexley United, before re-joining Chelmsford as part of their coaching staff.

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 English football coaches 20th-century English sportsmen {{England-footy-defender-1940s-stub