W. J. Smith
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W. J. Smith was a secretary/committee member of Aston Villa F.C.
from August 1926 to May 1934. During this time, this was the equivalent of the modern day managers position. Before 1934 the team was selected by a committee. Smith was the last person to be a Secretary, Jimmy McMullan
was appointed as manager when Billy Smith retired.
Aston Villa F.C.
Aston Villa Football Club is an English professional association football club based in Witton, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888. They were also founder...
from August 1926 to May 1934. During this time, this was the equivalent of the modern day managers position. Before 1934 the team was selected by a committee. Smith was the last person to be a Secretary, Jimmy McMullan
Jimmy McMullan
Jimmy McMullan was a Scottish football player and manager. McMullan won 16 Scotland caps as a player at half-back and was part of the famous "Wembley Wizards" side of 1928.-Early life:...
was appointed as manager when Billy Smith retired.