William "Buxton" Smith was an English footballer. He played at half-back for Buxton and Manchester City. He is often confused with another William Smith who played for Manchester City at the same time; because of this, they were known to Manchester City fans by the clubs they were signed from, with this William Smith referred to as "Buxton Smith" and the other as "Stockport Smith".

Buxton Smith
Personal information
Full name William Smith
Position(s) Half-back
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
?–1897 Buxton
1897–1902 Manchester City 144 (5)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

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He moved to Manchester City in the close season in 1897, he made his debut on the opening game of the 1897/98 season against Gainsborough Trinity, he then only missed four league games in the next four seasons and played in all 34 matches during there promotion from Division Two in 1898/99.[1]

Career statistics

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Club Season League Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Manchester City 1897-98 Football League Second Division 28 2 2 0 - - 30 2
1898-99 Football League Second Division 34 1 1 0 - - 35 1
1899-1900 Football League First Division 34 1 2 0 - - 36 1
1900-01 Football League First Division 32 1 1 0 - - 33 1
1901-02 Football League First Division 16 0 4 3 - - 20 3
Career total 144 5 10 3 - - 154 8

References

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  1. ^ Goble, Ray (1987). Manchester City, A Complete Record. Breedon Books. ISBN 0907969240.