John Smeulders

John Smeulders (born 28 March 1957) is an English retired professional footballer who played as a goalkeeper, best remembered for his three spells in the Football League with AFC Bournemouth. He also played League football for Torquay United, Brentford and Peterborough United.

Club career A goalkeeper, Smeulders began his career as a youth with Orient. He was unable to displace the number 1 shirt from Ray Goddard and John Jackson and made just a handful of League Cup appearances before departing the Os in 1979. This time he did establish himself in the first team, making 75 league appearances, setting a then-club record seven consecutive clean sheets and being named the club's 1984–85 Player of the Year. Smeulders moved to Torquay United in July 1986, Smeulders retired at age 38, due to a damaged knee. Fourth Division 1 0

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Honours

Bournemouth Player of the Year: 1984–85