Robert Smith (born 15 December 1912 or 1913, date of death unknown) was an English footballer and manager born in Atherton, near Wigan, Lancashire. After early trials with Bolton Wanderers he played three seasons, from 1931 to 1934 with Bolton before leaving to join Huddersfield Town. Personal life Robert was born in Atherton, the son of Louisa Jane Cowburn and Joseph Smith. References 1910s births Year of death missing English footballers Bolton Wanderers F.C. players Huddersfield Town A.F.C. players People from Atherton, Greater Manchester Footballers from Greater Manchester English football managers English expatriate football managers English expatriate sportspeople in the Netherlands Expatriate football managers in the Netherlands Association footballers not categorized by position