title: Ian Smith (footballer, born 1957)
text: # Ian Smith (footballer, born 1957)
  
  Ian Ralph Smith (born 15 February 1957) is an English former professional footballer who played for Tottenham Hotspur, Rotherham United, Bishop's Stortford and represented England at schoolboy and youth level.
  
  ## Playing career
  
  Smith joined Tottenham Hotspur as an apprentice in April 1974. The full back went on to make two first team appearances for the Lilies in 1975. He transferred to Rotherham United in June 1976 where he featured in four matches. Smith went on to have a spell at non-league Bishops Stortford.
  
  ## Post-football career
  
  Smith became assistant academy director at Ipswich Town. He left the Portman Road club by mutual agreement in April 2004.
  
  