Tim Smith

Tim Smith

Spotted by Luton while playing schoolboy football in his home town of Gloucester, Tim signed apprentice forms for the Hatters before being offered a full-time contract in May 1976.

An enthusiastic midfielder, 17 year old Tim won his first taste of League football when coming on as substitute for Ricky Hill during a 1-3 defeat at Hull in August 1976. He did not disgrace himself but had to wait until the opening day of the following season for his second chance, at home to Orient.

The Town were struggling for bodies with several established first teamers still playing in the USA’s extended season. This gave Tim his opportunity but when the missing players returned he was relegated back to the reserves.

Tim returned to Gloucester in 1978 and is still living in the city.