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Jack Smith
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-12-27) 27 December 1994 (age 29)
Place of birth Bellshill, Scotland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Caledonian Braves
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– Caledonian Braves
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 1 July 2020

Jack Smith (born 27 December 1994) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Caledonian Braves.[1]

He previously played for St Mirren, East Fife, Greenock Morton, Arbroath, East Kilbride, Stenhousemuir, BSC Glasgow and Spartans.

Career

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.[2] He made his debut on 22 February as a substitute against Alloa Athletic.[3] 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.[4] He subsequently signed for Lowland League side, East Kilbride in August 2015.[5]

After impressing for East Kilbride, Smith was signed by Scottish League One side Stenhousemuir in June 2016.[6] In November 2016, Smith returned to East Kilbride on a short-term loan.[7] Smith only lasted twelve months with the Ochilview side, and was released at the end of the 2016–17 season.[8]

After a season with BSC Glasgow in the Lowland League, On 25 June 2018 Smith moved,[9] within the division to the reigning champions Spartans.[10]

Smith decided to leave Spartans in May 2020 to play football closer to home[11] and later signed for Caledonian Braves in July 2020.[1]

Personal life

Smith is the son of former Dunfermline Athletic and Airdrieonians striker Andy Smith.[5][12]

References

  1. ^ a b "Caledonian Braves are delighted to announce the signing of striker Jack Smith". Twitter. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  2. ^ Mitchell, Jonathan (23 January 2014). "Kenny's challenge to new Morton striker Smith". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  3. ^ "Morton 0–1 Alloa Athletic". Scottish Professional Football League. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  4. ^ Robertson, Neil (13 May 2015). "Arbroath boss Todd Lumsden releases five players". The Courier. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  5. ^ 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.
  6. ^ McMenemy, Iain (22 June 2016). "Player Update - updated 22nd June". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  7. ^ McMenemy, Iain (21 November 2016). "Player News". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  8. ^ McEnemy, Iain (23 May 2017). "Player news". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  9. ^ https://www.facebook.com/TheSpartansFootballClub/photos/a.474902222557742.96532.468126723235292/1687738581274094/?type=3&theater
  10. ^ "Betfred Cup: Ex-Buddy Jack Smith relishing Paisley return with Spartans". Edinburgh Evening News. 17 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  11. ^ "News: Gaffer expresses gratitude following Smudger departure decision | The Spartans FC Official Website – Live together. Play together. Win together". Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  12. ^ "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.


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