Jack Smith (footballer, born 1994) explained

Jack Smith
Birth Date:27 December 1994
Birth Place:Bellshill, Scotland
Position:Striker
Currentclub:Bo'ness United
Youthyears1:2010–2013
Youthclubs1:St Mirren
Years1:2012–2013
Clubs1:St Mirren
Caps1:2
Goals1:0
Years2:2013–2014
Clubs2:East Fife
Caps2:4
Goals2:0
Years3:2014
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Years4:2014–2015
Clubs4:Arbroath
Caps4:20
Goals4:3
Years5:2015–2016
Years6:2016–2017
Caps6:7
Goals6:1
Years7:2016–2017
Clubs7:East Kilbride (loan)
Years8:2017–2018
Years9:2018–2020
Years10:2020–2021
Years11:2021–2022
Years12:2022–
Club-Update:11 March 2022

Jack Smith (born 27 December 1994) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Thorniewood United.

He previously played for St Mirren, East Fife, Greenock Morton, Arbroath, East Kilbride, Stenhousemuir, BSC Glasgow, Spartans, Caledonian Braves, Drumchapel United and Bo'ness United.

Career

Smith started his career with St Mirren, making two brief appearances as a substitute in the 2012–13 Scottish Premier League before signing for East Fife in 2013. After a trial match plus three other appearances for the Fifers, Smith signed for Greenock Morton's development squad in January 2014.[1] He made his debut on 22 February as a substitute against Alloa Athletic.[2] He was released at the end of the 2013–14 season.

After his release by Morton, Smith signed for Arbroath until May 2015, only making four starts in a full season.[3] He subsequently signed for Lowland League side, East Kilbride in August 2015.[4]

After impressing for East Kilbride, Smith was signed by Scottish League One side Stenhousemuir in June 2016.[5] In November 2016, Smith returned to East Kilbride on a short-term loan.[6] Smith only lasted twelve months with the Ochilview side, and was released at the end of the 2016–17 season.[7]

After a season with BSC Glasgow in the Lowland League, On 25 June 2018 Smith moved,[8] within the division to the reigning champions Spartans.[9]

Smith decided to leave Spartans in May 2020 to play football closer to home[10] and later signed for Caledonian Braves in July 2020.[11]

Drumchapel United announced the signing of Smith on 29 May 2021.[12]

Smith signed with Bo'ness United in February 2022.[13]

Personal life

Smith is the son of former Dunfermline Athletic and Airdrieonians striker Andy Smith.[4] [14]

Notes and References

  1. News: Kenny's challenge to new Morton striker Smith. Greenock Telegraph. 23 January 2014. 22 February 2014. Jonathan. Mitchell.
  2. News: Morton 0–1 Alloa Athletic. Scottish Professional Football League. 22 February 2014. 22 February 2014.
  3. News: Arbroath boss Todd Lumsden releases five players. The Courier. Neil. Robertson. 13 May 2015. 16 July 2015.
  4. Web site: East Kilbride FC: Jack Smith's dream debut fails to impress his dad - Dunfermline & Airdrie legend Andy Smith . Paul . Thomson . Daily Record . 6 August 2015 . 16 November 2015.
  5. Web site: Player Update - updated 22nd June . Iain . McMenemy . Stenhousemuir FC . 22 June 2016 . 22 June 2016.
  6. Web site: Player News . Iain . McMenemy . Stenhousemuir FC . 21 November 2016 . 8 January 2017.
  7. Web site: Player news . Iain . McEnemy . Stenhousemuir FC . 23 May 2017 . 23 May 2017.
  8. Web site: Spartans FC - SIGNING NEWS: We are delighted to announce the arrival of Jack Smith at Ainslie Park. Jack was the league's top scorer with 21 goals at BSC Glasgow last season & featured in the SLFL Team of the Year. Gaffer Dougie Samuel said of Smith's signing: "I'm delighted to finally sign Jack. He's someone I've admired from the 1st time he played against us for EK & ever since. He brings genuine quality, a golden boot pedigree & track record to the top end of the pitch for us." | Facebook. Facebook.com. 1 July 2022.
  9. Web site: Betfred Cup: Ex-Buddy Jack Smith relishing Paisley return with Spartans. Edinburgh Evening News. 17 July 2018. 23 July 2018.
  10. Web site: News: Gaffer expresses gratitude following Smudger departure decision The Spartans FC Official Website – Live together. Play together. Win together.. Spartansfc.com. 2020-06-02.
  11. Web site: Caledonian Braves are delighted to announce the signing of striker Jack Smith. 2020-07-01. Twitter.com. en.
  12. Web site: Drumchapel Utd are delighted to announce the signing of Jack Smith. 2021-06-09. Twitter.com. en.
  13. Web site: Manager Max Christie delighted as Jacobs' cracker gets Bo'ness United win in cup . 2022-03-11 . Falkirkherald.co.uk . en.
  14. Web site: Andy Smith: My son Jack is a better player than I was and Celtic should beware. Evening Times. 21 January 2016. 23 July 2018.