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Andy Smailes

1896 – 1978

English footballer

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About Andy Smailes

Lived 1896 – 1978 (aged 81–82). Andy Smailes was a British association football player.

Andrew Smailes (21 May 1896 – 1978) was an English footballer who played as a left half. He made over 290 Football League appearances in the years after the First World War.

Career Andy Smailes initially played as an inside forward for Blyth Spartans. Smailes joined Newcastle United for £300 in October 1919. Smailes joined Sheffield Wednesday for £1,500 in October 1922. Alex Raisbeck signed Smailes in October 1923 for Bristol City in an exchange deal with Billy Walker. Smailes moved on to Rotherham United in August 1929. After retiring Smailes spent 18 years as trainer at Rotherham United before succeeding Reg Freeman as manager in August 1952. He led the club to the highest finish in their history in 1954–55 as they finished third in Division Two, missing out on promotion to the top tier on goal average. Smailes resigned as manager of Rotherham United in October 1958. Smailes also managed Scarborough for two years.

Honours with Bristol City Football League Third Division South winner: 1926–27

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1978, Cardiff
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Andrew Smailes

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Frequently asked questions

Who was Andy Smailes?

English footballer (1896–1978)

When was Andy Smailes born?

Andy Smailes was born on 21 May 1896 in Radcliffe.

When did Andy Smailes die?

Andy Smailes died in 1978 in Cardiff.

What was Andy Smailes's occupation?

Andy Smailes was an association football player.

What nationality was Andy Smailes?

Andy Smailes was British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Andy Smailes

· Wikidata: Q4761323

· DBpedia: Andy Smailes

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