Clement Smith (footballer)
Introduction '''Clement Smith''' (28 June 1910 – 1970) was an English footballer who played in the Football League for Chester, Halifax Town and Stoke City
Career Born in Wath-upon-Dearne, England Smith started his football career with South Kirkby, where his goals lead the club to the final of the Yorkshire League Cup where South Kirkby faced Halifax Town, who promptly signed him. He spent two years with the "Shaymen" before joining Chester in 1937 for £1,000.He impressed at Chester which led to Stoke City paying £2,000 for Smith's services to provide back up for Freddie Steele and George Antonio. He made 25 appearances for Stoke scoring seven goals. After the league was cancelled due to World War II Smith decided to retire from football.
Career statistics Source:ClubSeasonLeagueFA CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsHalifax Town1935–36Third Division North233002331936–37Third Division North32910339Total5512105612Chester 1937–38Third Division North26310270Stoke City1937–38First Division5100511938–39First Division20600206Total25700257Career Total106222010822
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