Background
Smith was born in Middlesbrough, and began his career as a trainee at Middlesbrough F.C. In a reserve match against Manchester United, a tackle from Smith badly injured promising football player Ben Collett, ending his career in England.
Smith was born in Middlesbrough, and began his career as a trainee at Middlesbrough F.C. In a reserve match against Manchester United, a tackle from Smith badly injured promising football player Ben Collett, ending his career in England.
He plays as a midfielder. He joined Wimbledon on loan following the club"s move to Milton Keynes, making the move permanent in the summer of 2004. Although suffering from numerous spells out injured, he established himself as a fans" favourite due to his attacking style and flair in midfield.
After impressing in several games in pre-season whilst on trial at, Smith was offered and signed a one-year contract at Griffin Park in June 2007.
At the start of 2008, this was extended to the end of the 2008-2009 season, when he was released from the club On 1 July 2009 he signed for League Two side. were relegated to the Conference National during the 2009-2010 season.
In the 2010-2011 season, Smith picked up the second significant honour of his career, as lifted the 2011 FA Trophy. Smith was released by the club in June 2011.