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unusual facts about Jim Smith



1978–79 Birmingham City F.C. season

Jim Smith, in his first full season as Birmingham's manager, brought Argentina's World Cup-winning full-back Alberto Tarantini to the club.

Eddie Robson

He has also written books on film noir and the Coen Brothers for Virgin Publishing, the Doctor Who episode guide Who's Next with co-authors Mark Clapham and Jim Smith, and an illustrated adaptation of Bram Stoker's Dracula.

Gary Brazil

Manager Jim Smith gave him just five starts in 1989–90, as indifferent form and injuries kept Brazil behind strike partners Mark McGhee and Micky Quinn in the first team pecking order at St James' Park.

John Froggatt

He transferred to Third Division Colchester United in August 1974 for a £6,000 fee, joining former Boston strike partner Bobby Svarc and former Boston manager Jim Smith at Layer Road.

Mark Clapham

He has written non-fiction, both reference books for TV (often with Jim Smith) and magazine work (notably for the official Xena: Warrior Princess magazine).

Pavel Srníček

Born in Ostrava, Srníček was originally signed by Newcastle in December 1990 on loan from Banik Ostrava by manager Jim Smith, who left within months to be succeeded by Ossie Ardiles - by this time his transfer had been made permanent, and he was soon established as the club's first-choice goalkeeper after the appointment of Kevin Keegan as manager in February 1992.


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Pollokshaws Bowling Club

Jim Smith, Paul Good and Alex Campbell were victorious over Mearns 14-10.