Anton Smith Explained

Anton Smith
Birth Date:9 November 1985
Birth Place:Hackney, England
Position:Striker
Youthclubs1:Interwood
Youthyears2:2000–2005
Youthclubs2:Crystal Palace
Years1:2005
Clubs1:TP-47
Caps1:6
Goals1:0
Years2:2006
Clubs3:Erith & Belvedere

Anton Smith (born 9 November 1985) is an English former footballer who played as a striker.

Club career

In 2000, at the age of 14, Smith joined the academy at Crystal Palace from local club Interwood.[1] In April 2005, Smith signed for Finnish club TP-47.[2] During his time in Finland, Smith made six appearances for TP-47, all coming in the Veikkausliiga.[3] Following his spell in Finland, Smith returned to England, signing for Wealdstone. In 2006, Smith joined Erith & Belvedere.[4]

Coaching career

Following his playing career, Smith moved into coaching and scouting. Smith has scouted for Braintree Town,[5] Leatherhead,[6] and Reading.[7] In 2017, Smith was named as head coach, under Qayum Shakoor, at Waltham Forest.[7] In 2018, Smith followed Shakoor to Crawley Town under-23's.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Seven sign up. News Shopper. 7 September 2000 . 30 July 2021.
  2. Web site: TP-47 vahvisti hyökkäystään, Peic sai lähteä RoPsista. Yle. 17 April 2005 . 30 July 2021. fi.
  3. Web site: Anton Smith. Be Soccer . 30 July 2021.
  4. Web site: Beckenham Town 1–2 Erith & Belvedere. Kentish Football. 12 August 2006 . 30 July 2021.
  5. Web site: Australian Winger Scouted by Braintree Town. UK Football Trials . 30 July 2021.
  6. Web site: 16-year-old St. Luce Lands Semi-Pro Trial. UK Football Trials . 30 July 2021.
  7. Web site: Shakoor appointment confirmed. Walthamstow F.C. . 30 July 2021.
  8. Web site: Crawley Town relaunch U23s team. Crawley & Horley Observer. 12 September 2018 . 30 July 2021.