Video HighlightsALEX SMITH
Alex Smith (1894-1915)
Ayrshire man Smith was the acclaimed left-winger in the successful Rangers side of the 1890s and 1900s.
If contemporary opinion is to be properly considered, his talents are worthy of being ranked alongside the likes of Alan Morton, Davie Cooper and Brian Laudrup.
At just under 5' 8" and weighing around 11 stone, the Darvel lad had a typical winger's build and he was also blessed with great stamina.
His reputation was that of an unselfish player who loved to create for others and his low, swerving crosses were said to be a nightmare for opposing goalkeepers.
Smith played a prominent part in Rangers' triple-cup winning season of 1896-97 and he appeared in 69 of the 74 matches during Gers' four-in-a-row championship run between 1898 and 1902.
Scotland made good use of the winger's services and he took part in 20 internationals in total, including a famous 4-1 home victory over England in 1900.
Ayrshire man Smith was the acclaimed left-winger in the successful Rangers side of the 1890s and 1900s.
If contemporary opinion is to be properly considered, his talents are worthy of being ranked alongside the likes of Alan Morton, Davie Cooper and Brian Laudrup.
At just under 5' 8" and weighing around 11 stone, the Darvel lad had a typical winger's build and he was also blessed with great stamina.
His reputation was that of an unselfish player who loved to create for others and his low, swerving crosses were said to be a nightmare for opposing goalkeepers.
Smith played a prominent part in Rangers' triple-cup winning season of 1896-97 and he appeared in 69 of the 74 matches during Gers' four-in-a-row championship run between 1898 and 1902.
Scotland made good use of the winger's services and he took part in 20 internationals in total, including a famous 4-1 home victory over England in 1900.
