[2] Born in Gosta Green, Birmingham, Small started his career at Bromsgrove Rovers.
[2][3] He made six league appearances for Birmingham before signing for West Ham United in 1937.
He scored the only goal in the Football League War Cup final against Blackburn Rovers in 1940.
[4] After 116 league and cup appearances and 41 goals for the east London club, Small transferred to Brighton & Hove Albion in March 1948 and made 38 league appearances without return.
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