Jack Smith (footballer, born 1994)
Jack Smith (born 27 December 1994) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Thorniewood United.
He previously played for St Mirren, East Fife, Greenock Morton, Arbroath, East Kilbride, Stenhousemuir, BSC Glasgow, Spartans, Caledonian Braves, Drumchapel United and Bo’ness United.
Career[edit]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 December 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Bellshill, Scotland | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Bo'ness United | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2010–2013 | St Mirren | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2013 | St Mirren | 2 | (0) |
| 2013–2014 | East Fife | 4 | (0) |
| 2014 | Greenock Morton | 2 | (0) |
| 2014–2015 | Arbroath | 20 | (3) |
| 2015–2016 | East Kilbride | ||
| 2016–2017 | Stenhousemuir | 7 | (1) |
| 2016–2017 | → East Kilbride (loan) | ||
| 2017–2018 | BSC Glasgow | ||
| 2018–2020 | Spartans | ||
| 2020–2021 | Caledonian Braves | ||
| 2021–2022 | Drumchapel United | ||
| 2022– | Bo'ness United | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 March 2022 | |||
Smith started his career with St Mirren, making two brief appearances as a substitute in the 2012–13 Scottish Premier League before signing for East Fife in 2013. After a trial match plus three other appearances for the Fifers, Smith signed for Greenock Morton's development squad in January 2014.[1] He made his debut on 22 February as a substitute against Alloa Athletic.[2] He was released at the end of the 2013–14 season.
After his release by Morton, Smith signed for Arbroath until May 2015, only making four starts in a full season.[3] He subsequently signed for Lowland League side, East Kilbride in August 2015.[4]
After impressing for East Kilbride, Smith was signed by Scottish League One side Stenhousemuir in June 2016.[5] In November 2016, Smith returned to East Kilbride on a short-term loan.[6] Smith only lasted twelve months with the Ochilview side, and was released at the end of the 2016–17 season.[7]
After a season with BSC Glasgow in the Lowland League, On 25 June 2018 Smith moved,[8] within the division to the reigning champions Spartans.[9]
Smith decided to leave Spartans in May 2020 to play football closer to home[10] and later signed for Caledonian Braves in July 2020.[11]
Drumchapel United announced the signing of Smith on 29 May 2021.[12]
Smith signed with Bo'ness United in February 2022.[13]
Personal life[edit]
Smith is the son of former Dunfermline Athletic and Airdrieonians striker Andy Smith.[4][14]
References[edit]
- ^ Mitchell, Jonathan (23 January 2014). "Kenny's challenge to new Morton striker Smith". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ "Morton 0–1 Alloa Athletic". Scottish Professional Football League. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
- ^ Robertson, Neil (13 May 2015). "Arbroath boss Todd Lumsden releases five players". The Courier. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
- ^ a b Thomson, Paul (6 August 2015). "East Kilbride FC: Jack Smith's dream debut fails to impress his dad - Dunfermline & Airdrie legend Andy Smith". Daily Record. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
- ^ McMenemy, Iain (22 June 2016). "Player Update - updated 22nd June". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
- ^ McMenemy, Iain (21 November 2016). "Player News". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
- ^ McEnemy, Iain (23 May 2017). "Player news". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
- ^ "Spartans FC - SIGNING NEWS: We are delighted to announce the arrival of Jack Smith at Ainslie Park. Jack was the league's top scorer with 21 goals at BSC Glasgow last season & featured in the SLFL Team of the Year. Gaffer Dougie Samuel said of Smith's signing: "I'm delighted to finally sign Jack. He's someone I've admired from the 1st time he played against us for EK & ever since. He brings genuine quality, a golden boot pedigree & track record to the top end of the pitch for us." | Facebook". Facebook.com. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
- ^ "Betfred Cup: Ex-Buddy Jack Smith relishing Paisley return with Spartans". Edinburgh Evening News. 17 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
- ^ "News: Gaffer expresses gratitude following Smudger departure decision | The Spartans FC Official Website – Live together. Play together. Win together". Spartansfc.com. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
- ^ "Caledonian Braves are delighted to announce the signing of striker Jack Smith". Twitter.com. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
- ^ "Drumchapel Utd are delighted to announce the signing of Jack Smith". Twitter.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
- ^ "Manager Max Christie delighted as Jacobs' cracker gets Bo'ness United win in cup". Falkirkherald.co.uk. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
- ^ "Andy Smith: My son Jack is a better player than I was and Celtic should beware". Evening Times. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
External links[edit]
- Jack Smith at Soccerbase
- Jack Smith at Soccerway
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