Derek Smethurst
| 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 Wootten | 8. Brian Barrett | 2.Gary Brown
| 9. Bobby Chalmers | | 3.Lional Williams | 10.Les Salton
| | 4.George Luke | 11. George Barrett | 5.Ken Dennyschen
| 12. Jim Scott
| 6.Billy Higgins
| 13. Derek Smethurst | | 7.Dany Le Roux | |
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