Matthew Smith (31 December 1897 – 16 May 1953) was a Scottish professional footballer who made over 410 appearances in the Scottish League for Kilmarnock as a forward. He captained the club and is the only player to have won two major trophies during their time at Rugby Park. He was capped by Scotland at junior level. After retiring from football, Smith coached at Ardrossan Winton Rovers and returned to Kilmarnock as a scout.
Personal life Smith's grandson Gordon also became a professional footballer.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueScottish CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsKilmarnock1916–17Scottish Division One3511―35111917–182913―29131919–20306403461920–2138100038101921–22347103571922–23365313961923–24306203261924–2536143139151925–26358103681926–271000101927–28263322951928–2931136237151929–3037101038101930–3115030180Total413109246437115Ayr United1931–32Scottish Division One160201801932–3317330203Total33350383Career total446112296475118
Honours Kilmarnock Scottish Cup: 1919–20, 1928–29
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