Matthew Smailes

Matthew Smailes (born March 25, 1899 in Lancaster, Lancashire) was an English footballer who played for West Ham United and Coventry City as a half-back.

Signed as an understudy to Jimmy Collins, Jim Barrett or Albert Cadwell, Smailes made his debut for West Ham on February 9, 1929, in a game that saw Vic Watson smash six goals past Leeds United. He played 10 league and cup games for the east London club.

Smailes played 11 Third Division South games for Coventry after leaving West Ham. He joined Ashingdon in August 1931.

References

• Hogg, Tony (2005). Who's Who of West Ham United. Profile Sports Media. p. 189. ISBN 1 903135 50 8. 

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