Claim: Rodney Smithson, who was born on October 9, 1943, played as a football defender for Arsenal and Oxford United between 1960 - 1975 and later went on to be a player-manager at Witney Town after his retirement.
Evidence: Rodney Smithson (born 9 October 1943) is an English former footballer who played for Oxford United and Arsenal. Arsenal Oxford United After retirement, Smithson went on to be player-manager at Witney Town.