Career
He is best known for refereeing at the 1990 in Italy, where he officiated the game between Austria and Czechoslovakia, handing out seven yellow cards in what was a rough game. Smith took charge of the 1980 (Celtic v Rangers), 1988 (Celtic v Dundee United) and 1990 (Aberdeen v Celtic) Scottish Cup finals. He also took charge of the 1988 (Aberdeen v Rangers) and 1989 (Aberdeen v Rangers) Scottish League Cup finals.