on 31 December. Teddy Peers was signed to take his place, and Smith failed to regain his first team place upon his recovery. He was released at the end of the season, but despite being 38 did not retire. Instead he moved on to Plymouth Argyle and later turned out for Grimsby Town. Career statistics Source: Honours Manchester City Football League Second Division: 1909–10 References 1884 births 1972 deaths Footballers from Leicester English footballers Association football goalkeepers Leicester City F.C. players Manchester City F.C. players Fulham F.C. wartime guest players Leicester City F.C. wartime guest players Port Vale F.C. players Plymouth Argyle F.C. players Grimsby Town F.C. players English Football League players English Football League representative players