Brian Smikle

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Brian Smikle
Personal information
Full name Brian Junior Smikle
Date of birth (1985-11-03) 3 November 1985 (age 38)
Place of birth Tipton, England
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Gresley F.C.
Youth career
West Bromwich Albion
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2004–2006 West Bromwich Albion 0 (0)
2005 → Hereford United (loan) 3 (0)
2006–2010 Kidderminster Harriers 137 (21)
2010–2012 Cheltenham Town 81 (5)
2012–2013 Hereford United 24 (1)
2013–2014 Altrincham 12 (1)
2014 → Stafford Rangers (loan) 3 (0)
2014–2017 Stourbridge
2017 Rushall Olympic
2017 Sutton Coldfield
2017–2019 Rushall Olympic
2019– Evesham United
2020– Gresley F.C.
*Club domestic league appearances and goals

Brian Junior Smikle (born 3 November 1985) is an English footballer who plays for Gresley F.C., where he plays as a midfielder.

Playing career[edit]

West Bromwich Albion[edit]

A product of West Bromwich Albion's youth system. He signed a professional contract in the summer of 2005, however in February 2005 he had a short loan spell at Hereford United, where he made 6 appearances and scored 1 goal. Smikle was loaned to Hereford United during the 2005–06 season.

Kidderminster Harriers[edit]

In May 2006, West Bromwich Albion announced that Smikle's contract, which expired in June, would not be renewed. He left the Baggies without having played a competitive game for the club. Late in July 2006, he signed for Kidderminster Harriers where he stayed until May 2010.

Cheltenham Town[edit]

Smikle signed for Cheltenham Town in 2010 on a one-year contract,[1] making his debut on 7 August in a 1–1 draw against Gillingham.[2] In his first full season with the Robins Smikle played in all 46 League Two matches. In May 2012, Smikle was released by Cheltenham after the expiry of his contract.[3]

Hereford United[edit]

Smikle joined Hereford United on non-contract terms on 25 August 2012.[4] But after struggling to establish himself at Edgar Street he was released at the end of the season.[5]

Altrincham[edit]

Following a brief trial with Tamworth, Smikle signed for Conference North side Altrincham on 12 August 2013.[6]

Stourbridge[edit]

Following his departure from Altrincham, Smikle Joined Northern Premier League side Stourbridge in March 2014.

Sutton Coldfield Town[edit]

On 9 June 2017, Smikle joined Sutton Coldfield Town.[7]

Rushall Olympic[edit]

On 2 December 2017, Smilke resigned for Rushall Olympic from Sutton Coldfield Town.[8]

Evesham United[edit]

On 24 June 2019, Smilke joined Evesham United.[9]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Cheltenham Town new signing Brian Smikle: I'll bring power and goals". Thisisgloucestershire.co.uk. Archived from the original on 29 July 2012. Retrieved 15 August 2010.
  2. ^ "BBC Sport – Football – Gillingham 1–1 Cheltenham". BBC News. 7 August 2010. Retrieved 8 August 2010.
  3. ^ "Yates rings changes at Robins". Sky Sports. 29 May 2012.
  4. ^ "Hereford United bring in winger Brian Smikle". BBC Football. 25 August 2012.
  5. ^ "Released & Retained List". Hereford United. 24 April 2013. Archived from the original on 29 April 2013.
  6. ^ "Smikle Agrees Alty Terms". Pitchero. 12 August 2013.
  7. ^ Sneekes moves to sign ex-Baggies youth Smikle[permanent dead link]‚ suttoncoldfieldobserver.co.uk, 9 June 2017
  8. ^ "Triple Boost for Pics". Pitchero.com. 2 December 2017. Retrieved 2 December 2017.
  9. ^ Evesham United: Ex-West Brom player Brian Smikle signs, worcesternews.co.uk, 24 June 2019

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