Jimmy Smith arrived at St James' Park from Aberdeen in July 1969 for a fee of £80,000.
He is pictured above during the 3-0 win against Scunthorpe in the 4th round replay of the F.A. Cup.
Jimmy became a popular player amongst the club's supporters, with his mazy runs and flair that enthralled
the St James' Park crowd. However, he 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
and was forced to retire at the age of 29. He also won four caps for Scotland.
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.
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| Transferred from Aberdeen in August 1969 |
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| Newcastle Utd.: |
1969-1970 |
Played |
22 |
Scored |
3 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1970-1971 |
Played |
24 |
Scored |
3 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1971-1972 |
Played |
3 |
Scored |
1 |
goal |
(Division 1) |
| |
1972-1973 |
Played |
32 |
Scored |
5 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
| |
1973-1974 |
Played |
27 |
Scored |
1 |
goal |
(Division 1) |
| |
1974-1975 |
Played |
21 |
Scored |
0 |
goals |
(Division 1) |
Jimmy Smith playing for Newcastle United in their 4-2 away win at Wolverhampton Wanderers on 24th. August 1974. Photo George Herringshaw.