Derek Smethurst

Derek Smethurst

 


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Fullname: Derek John Smethurst

Birthplace:  Durban South Africa

Birthdate: 24th October 1947

Amatuer Clubs: Glenwood, Berea Park and Addington

Pro Clubs: Durban City, Chelsea F.C, Millwall F.C, Tampa Bay Rowdies, San Diego Sockers and Seattle Sounders

Ever Coached and Who? Univresity of South FLorida and Professional trainer (technical)

Most memorable City Match: Durban CIty 3 - Highlands Park 0 Castle Cup Final 1968

Honours: South Africa: Currie Cup 1966, UTC Bowl (2), Castle Cup  (1)
                England      : European Cup Winners Cup (Chelsea 2  -  Real Madrid 1) 1970-1971
                USA            : NASL Championship 1975

Club Supported as a Kid: Anything I could watch - remember no TV.

Best forgein player you ever played with or against: South Africa: Charlie Gough (against), Billy Higgins (with)
                                                                                 England      : George Best (against), Peter Osgood (with)
                                                                                 USA           : Franz Beckenbaur (against), Alan Hudson (with)

Post-Football Career: Coaching, professional training services and author

Including your self as captain which other 13 DCFC players would you choose to play with?

1.George Wootten8. Brian Barrett
2.Gary Brown
9. Bobby Chalmers
3.Lional Williams 10.Les Salton
4.George Luke11. George Barrett
5.Ken Dennyschen
12. Jim Scott
6.Billy Higgins
13. Derek Smethurst
7.Dany Le Roux  


 

 
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