William Smith (Scottish footballer)

William Smith was a Scottish footballer who played for Hibernian as an outside left,[2] although in the last few seasons of the 12 he spent at Easter Road, he was often used at left half after the emergence of Harry Ritchie.[3] Smith played in the 1914 Scottish Cup Final which Hibs lost to Celtic after a replay,[4] and was also selected three times for the Scottish League XI.[5]

For other people with the same name, see William Smith.

William Smith
Personal information
Position(s) Outside left
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
– Shettleston
1908–1920 Hibernian  311 (52)
National team
1911–1914[1] Scottish League XI 3 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only

References
  1. "[SFL player] William Smith". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  2. [Hibernian player Smith, William, FitbaStats
  3. "William Smith Record vs Heart of Midlothian". London Hearts Supporters' Club. Retrieved 26 June 2020.
  4. "Scottish Cup Final. | Easy Victory for Celtic over Hibernians". The Scotsman. 17 April 1914. Retrieved 6 August 2020 – via The Celtic Wiki.
  5. Smith William Image 1 Hibernian 1917, Vintage Footballers
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