Brian Smikle Explained

Brian Smikle
Fullname:Brian Junior Smikle
Birth Date:3 November 1985
Birth Place:Tipton, England
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Gresley F.C.
Youthclubs1:West Bromwich Albion
Years1:2004–2006
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2005
Clubs2:Hereford United (loan)
Caps2:3
Goals2:0
Years3:2006–2010
Caps3:137
Goals3:21
Years4:2010–2012
Clubs4:Cheltenham Town
Caps4:81
Goals4:5
Years5:2012–2013
Clubs5:Hereford United
Caps5:24
Goals5:1
Years6:2013–2014
Clubs6:Altrincham
Caps6:12
Goals6:1
Years7:2014
Clubs7:Stafford Rangers (loan)
Caps7:3
Goals7:0
Years8:2014–2017
Clubs8:Stourbridge
Years9:2017
Clubs9:Rushall Olympic
Years10:2017
Clubs10:Sutton Coldfield
Years11:2017–2019
Clubs11:Rushall Olympic
Years12:2019–
Clubs12:Evesham United
Years13:2020–
Clubs13:Gresley F.C.

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

West Bromwich Albion

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

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

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

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

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

Stourbridge

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

Sutton Coldfield Town

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

Rushall Olympic

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

Evesham United

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

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Cheltenham Town new signing Brian Smikle: I'll bring power and goals . Thisisgloucestershire.co.uk . 2010-08-15 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120729144817/http://www.thisisgloucestershire.co.uk/Smikle-ll-bring-power-goals/story-11922068-detail/story.html#axzz2cFkjrcXi . 29 July 2012 . dead .
  2. News: BBC Sport – Football – Gillingham 1–1 Cheltenham . BBC News . 7 August 2010. 2010-08-08.
  3. News: Yates rings changes at Robins . Sky Sports. 29 May 2012.
  4. News: Hereford United bring in winger Brian Smikle. BBC Football. 25 August 2012.
  5. News: Released & Retained List. Hereford United. 24 April 2013. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20130429044037/http://www.herefordunited.co.uk/news/article/released-retained-220413-786983.aspx. 29 April 2013. dmy-all.
  6. News: Smikle Agrees Alty Terms. Pitchero. 12 August 2013.
  7. http://www.suttoncoldfieldobserver.co.uk/royals-make-triple-signing/story-30379149-detail/story.html Sneekes moves to sign ex-Baggies youth Smikle
  8. News: Triple Boost for Pics. 2 December 2017. Pitchero.com. 2 December 2017.
  9. https://www.worcesternews.co.uk/sport/17726366.evesham-united-ex-west-brom-player-brian-smikle-signs/ Evesham United: Ex-West Brom player Brian Smikle signs