The son of a South African rugby union international, Smith began his career as an amateur with Hitchin Town in the early 1930s, playing in one of that club's finest teams and helping them to the Spartan League title in 1935, before turning professional when he joined Millwall later that year.
11 Facts About Reg Smith
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Reg Smith became Millwall's last full England internationalist in 1938, when he was selected for two games in seven days in November, despite only playing in the English second tier at the time.
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Reg Smith joined the RAF and has appeared sporadically for Millwall when his military schedule allowed.
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Reg Smith was transferred to RAF Leuchars in Fife in 1944 and subsequently turned out for Dundee as a guest in the war-time North-Eastern League.
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In 1948, Reg Smith was appointed player-manager of Corby Town upon the club's formation but left after only a couple of months for family reasons, returning north to Dundee where he became a coach.
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Reg Smith moved into management with Dundee United in September 1954, leaving his coaching post at rivals Dundee to join United.
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Three months later, Reg Smith had saved the Bairns from relegation and led his new club to victory in the Scottish Cup.
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Reg Smith's side started well, setting a Millwall record 19 match unbeaten run.
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Reg Smith then moved to South Africa to become manager of Addington, but returned to England later in the year when he was appointed manager of Bedford Town in November 1961.
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Reg Smith resigned in September 1963, but was persuaded to stay on until December.
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Reg Smith subsequently returned to Addington and then managed Cape Town City FC before returning to Bedford in November 1971, remaining in post until June 1972.