Reggie Smith
Manager Profile
Manager Details
- Full Name: James Christopher Reginald Smith
- Born: January 20th, 1912 (Battersea, England)
- First Appointed: September 1st, 1954
Managerial History
| Most Appearances | Top Scorers |
|---|---|
|
1.
Davie Cross - 95
2. Alec Edmiston - 82 3. Alex Arnold - 81 4. Johnny Coyle - 78 5. Frank Callaghan - 67 6. Maurice Milne - 64 7. Archie Aikman - 64 8. Jimmy Reid - 62 9. Eddie Stewart - 54 10. John McBain - 52 |
1.
Johnny Coyle - 71
2. Maurice Milne - 28 3. Jimmy Reid - 25 4. Archie Aikman - 23 5. Tom McGairy - 13 6. Sandy Stephen - 9 7. Jimmy Coyle - 8 8. Willie Dunlop - 8 9. Jimmy Murphy - 6 10. Dave Sturrock - 6 |
| First Match In Charge | |
|---|---|
| Sep 1st, 1954 | 3 - 1 vs. Dunfermline Athletic, League Cup (Sectional Tie) |
| Last Match In Charge | |
|---|---|
| Jan 12th, 1957 | 0 - 1 vs. Stranraer, League |
| Total Players Used: | 61 |
|---|
| Biggest Win(s) | |
|---|---|
| Dec 1st, 1956 | 7 - 0 vs. Albion Rovers, League (Division Two) |
| Apr 21st, 1956 | 8 - 1 vs. Berwick Rangers, League (B Division) |
| Heaviest Defeat(s) | |
|---|---|
| Aug 17th, 1955 | 1 - 7 vs. Motherwell, League Cup (Sectional Tie) |
Overall Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 | 38 | 27 | 45 | 235 | 229 | +6 |
| (34.5%) | (24.5%) | (40.9%) |
Overall League Record
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87 | 28 | 24 | 35 | 181 | 175 | +6 |
| (32.2%) | (27.6%) | (40.2%) |
At Home
| Games | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | GD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 58 | 30 | 13 | 15 | 157 | 101 | +56 |
| (51.7%) | (22.4%) | (25.9%) |
Biography
An ex-England International who spent eleven years at Millwall, Smith was with the Royal Air Force during the second World War when he was posted to Leuchars in 1944. During his time in Fife, he appeared as a guest player for Dundee and when the war was over he signed on at Dens Park on a permanent deal.
It was with Dundee where Smith took up a coaching position after a brief spell as Corby Town manager, and in September 1954 Dundee United chose Smith to replace the departed Willie MacFadyen.
In his first season he managed to keep United off the bottom of the Division Two table, and followed that up with a respectable 8th place in 1955/56. Midway through his third season, Smith resigned to take over Division One club Falkirk, who he lead to Scottish Cup glory just a few months later.
Players Signed
New Players Transferred In
| Player | Date Signed | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Lawrie Higgins | Sep 7th, 1954 | |
| 2. Eddie Stewart | Sep 21st, 1954 | |
| 3. Tommy Robertson | Nov 10th, 1954 | |
| 4. Sandy Stephen | Nov 11th, 1954 | |
| 5. Willie Dunlop | Nov 12th, 1954 | |
| 6. Alan Massie | Nov 18th, 1954 | |
| 7. Duncan McMillan | Nov 26th, 1954 | |
| 8. Sandy McLaren | Nov 27th, 1954 | |
| 9. Tom McGairy | Dec 3rd, 1954 | |
| 10. Tom Simpson | Dec 6th, 1954 | |
| 11. Ronnie Johnston | Dec 27th, 1954 | |
| 12. John McBain | Jan 4th, 1955 | |
| 13. Archie Aikman | Feb 4th, 1955 | |
| 14. Bob Penman | Mar 23rd, 1955 | |
| 15. Jimmy Reid | Mar 26th, 1955 | |
| 16. Maurice Milne | Apr 16th, 1955 | |
| 17. Jimmy Coyle | Jun 27th, 1955 | |
| 18. Fred Grubb | Jun 27th, 1955 | |
| 19. Jimmy Briggs | Jun 27th, 1955 | |
| 20. Dave Sturrock | Jul 18th, 1955 | |
| 21. Alex Will | Jul 18th, 1955 | |
| 22. Frank Barclay | Aug 18th, 1955 | |
| 23. Ian Lornie | Sep 2nd, 1955 | |
| 24. Duncan Young | Oct 18th, 1955 | |
| 25. Neil McKinven | Nov 24th, 1955 | |
| 26. Willie Penman | Dec 14th, 1955 | |
| 27. George Grant | Jan 6th, 1956 | |
| 28. Noel Wannan | Jul 4th, 1956 | |
| 29. Sandy Evans | Aug 4th, 1956 | |
| 30. Bobby Henderson | Aug 4th, 1956 | |
| 31. Davie Gray | Sep 13th, 1956 | |
| 32. Ian Inglis | Oct 14th, 1956 | |
| 33. Charlie Hutton | Oct 27th, 1956 | |
| 34. Don Watt | Nov 24th, 1956 |
Youth Players Signed On Pro Terms
| Player | Date Signed |
|---|---|
| None. | |