Clive Smith (footballer, born 1997) explained

Clive Smith
Birth Date:12 December 1997
Position:Right back
Currentclub:Warrington Rylands
Years1:2016–2017
Clubs1:Preston North End
Caps1:0
Goals1:0
Years2:2016
Clubs2:Bamber Bridge (loan)
Years3:2017
Clubs3:St Johnstone (loan)
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2017–2018
Clubs4:Southport
Caps4:13
Goals4:1
Years5:2018
Clubs5:Droylsden
Years6:2018–2022
Clubs6:Atherton Collieries
Caps6:112
Goals6:3
Years7:2022
Clubs7:FC United of Manchester
Caps7:5
Goals7:0
Years8:2022–2023
Clubs8:Atherton Collieries
Caps8:27
Goals8:0
Years9:2023–
Clubs9:Warrington Rylands
Caps9:0
Goals9:0
Club-Update:13:42, 18 May 2023 (UTC)

Clive Smith (born 12 December 1997) is a Welsh professional footballer who plays as a right back for Warrington Rylands.

Career

Smith began his career with Preston North End, turning professional in January 2016.[1]

In late 2016 he was on loan at non-league side Bamber Bridge,[2] and he moved on loan to Scottish club St Johnstone in January 2017.[3] [4]

In May 2017 it was announced that Smith would leave Preston at the end of the season when his contract expired.[5] He signed for Southport in December 2017.[6]

In August 2018, he left Southport and joined Droylsden.[7] In December 2018, he signed for Atherton Collieries.[8] [9] He made his debut a week later in a 2–1 win over Colwyn Bay.[10] In June 2022, Smith joined FC United of Manchester.[11] Smith left the club in September 2022.[12] Following his departure, Smith returned to Atherton Collieries.[13] In May 2023, he joined Warrington Rylands.[14]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Clive Smith 'Over The Moon' With New Deal. 11 January 2016. 8 May 2017. Preston North End F.C..
  2. Web site: Crowe aiming to end recent dip in form. 4 November 2016. 8 May 2017. Dave Seddon. Lancashire Evening Post.
  3. Web site: Tommy Wright adds loan player Clive Smith to St Johnstone squad. 31 January 2017. 8 May 2017. BBC Sport.
  4. Web site: St Johnstone Loan Move For Clive Smith. 1 February 2017. 8 May 2017. Preston North End F.C..
  5. Web site: Retained List Confirmed. 8 May 2017. 8 May 2017. Preston North End F.C..
  6. Web site: Clive Smith Signs For Southport. 29 December 2017. 14 March 2018. OTS News.
  7. Web site: Saturday's Transfer List! – The BetVictor Northern Premier. www.betvictornorthernpremier.co.uk.
  8. Web site: Clive Smith Signs On – Atherton Collieries.
  9. Web site: Atherton Collieries | Appearances | Clive Smith | Football Web Pages. www.footballwebpages.co.uk.
  10. Web site: Colls have a happy day at Colwyn Bay. The Bolton News.
  11. Web site: FC United sign Coll's defender. www.thenpl.co.uk. 15 June 2022. 16 June 2022.
  12. Web site: Squad Update : Two loan signings join-up and six leave. www.fc-utd.co.uk. 23 September 2022. 28 September 2022.
  13. Web site: New Signings: Clive Smith & Jesse Ebosele. athertoncollieries.co.uk. 27 September 2022. 2 October 2022.
  14. 1658854609924808717. ⚽️✍️SMITH SIGNS ON✍️⚽️ We are thrilled to announce that @Clivesmith_10 has signed for the blues for the 2023-24 season. #WeAreRylands. RylandsFC. Warrington Rylands 1906 F.C.. 17 May 2023. 18 May 2023.