John F. Smith (born c. 1921) was an English footballer who played for Port Vale, before transferring to Chelsea just before the outbreak of World War II. Career Smith joined Port Vale in September 1938. He scored on his debut at inside-right in a 4–0 win over Walsall in a first round Southern Section Cup match at The Old Recreation Ground on 26 September. He made 13 Third Division South and five cup appearances in 1938–39, before he transferred to Chelsea in May 1939. Career statistics Source: References Footballers from Stoke-on-Trent English footballers Association football midfielders Port Vale F.C. players Chelsea F.C. players English Football League players 1920s births Year of death missing Brentford F.C. wartime guest players