James Smith (born 20 January 1947 in Glasgow) is a Scottish former footballer. Smith played for Aberdeen, Washington Whips, Newcastle United and Celtic. He also appeared in four international matches for Scotland, between 1968 and 1974.
Aberdeen
During his career he played initially for Aberdeen where he was popularly known as "Jinky". He won a Scottish Cup runners up medal in 1967, as Aberdeen lost to Celtic in the final. Aberdeen represented Washington Whips in summer 1967 in the United Soccer Association's inaugural season. In the final, which Washington lost 6–5 to Los Angeles Wolves, Smith was sent off after 30 minutes.
His younger brother Joe also played for Aberdeen, winning a Scottish League Cup winners' medal in November 1976 when Aberdeen beat Celtic 2–0 in the final.
Newcastle United
He transferred from Aberdeen to Newcastle United in July 1969 for a fee of £80,000. He became a popular player amongst the club's supporters with his mazy runs and flair.
Smith experienced a series of knee problems and was sent out on loan to Celtic in the hope it would recover him from the injury problems and allow him to regain form. He failed to do this, however, and was forced to retire at the age of 29.
Scotland
He also won four caps for Scotland. The first was when he was with Aberdeen in a 0–0 draw versus Netherlands in 1968. He then collected three further caps when at Newcastle in a six-month period between November 1973 and May 1974.Jimmy Smith at Scottishfa.co.uk
He also played once for the Scottish Football League XI.SFL player Jimmy Smith, London Hearts Supporters Club
Career statistics
Club +Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupEuropeTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAberdeen1965–66Scottish Division One71000000711966–67Scottish Division One3010541060045201967–68Scottish Division One33931314243131968–69Scottish Division One331602141453Total103211451588314037Washington Whips (loan)1967United Soccer Association115000000115Newcastle United1969–70First Division2230010402731970–71First Division2432010102831971–72First Division31001000411972–73First Division3252020003651973–74First Division2718030003811974–75First Division210202000250Total129131401005015813Celtic (loan)1974–75Scottish Division One0000000000Career total2433928525813330955
International +Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsScotland1968101969—1970—1971—1972—197310197420Total40
Honours Newcastle United FA Cup runner-up: 1973–74
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