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.
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]
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]