Tom Smith (footballer, born 1998) explained

Tom Smith
Fullname:Tom Spencer Smith
Birth Date:25 February 1998[1]
Birth Place:Swindon, England
Height:1.76m
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Taunton Town
Youthyears1:2008–2009
Youthclubs1:Bristol City
Youthyears2:2009–2016
Youthclubs2:Swindon Town
Years1:2014–2018
Clubs1:Swindon Town
Caps1:10
Goals1:1
Years2:2017
Clubs2:Waterford (loan)
Caps2:10
Goals2:1
Years3:2017
Clubs3:Bath City (loan)
Caps3:6
Goals3:2
Years4:2017–2018
Clubs4:Bath City (loan)
Caps4:4
Goals4:2
Years5:2018
Clubs5:Bath City (loan)
Caps5:17
Goals5:6
Years6:2018–2019
Clubs6:Cheltenham Town
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2018–2019
Clubs7:Bath City (loan)
Caps7:29
Goals7:4
Years8:2019–2024
Clubs8:Bath City
Caps8:188
Goals8:26
Years9:2021
Clubs9:→ Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)
Caps9:7
Goals9:0
Years10:2024–
Clubs10:Taunton Town
Caps10:0
Goals10:0
Club-Update:18:32, 12 June 2024 (UTC)

Thomas Spencer Smith (born 25 February 1998) is an English semi professional footballer who plays as a midfielder for Taunton Town.

Club career

Swindon Town

Smith was given the number 28 shirt at the start of the 2014–15 season and was an unused substitute for Swindon Town in games against Scunthorpe United (home), Gillingham (away) Fleetwood Town (away)[2] and Leyton Orient (home). He made his professional football debut as a second half-substitute in the League One game against Preston North End.[3] Handed the number 31 shirt for the 2015–16 season, he was involved in the Newport County Football League Trophy game as a used substitute. Smith scored his first goal for Swindon against Crewe Alexandra on 5 September 2015.[4] After being assigned the number 15 jersey for the 2016–17 campaign, Smith made his first appearance of the season in an EFL Cup first round tie against Championship side Queens Park Rangers, replacing Yaser Kasim in the 65th minute. The game resulted in a 4–2 victory for the Championship side on penalties after a 2–2 draw in normal time.[5] On 13 September 2016, Smith made his first start of the campaign, in Swindon's EFL Trophy group stage tie against Chelsea U23s. The game resulted in a 2–1 victory with Smith playing for the entire 90 minutes.[6]

On 22 February 2017, Smith joined Irish side Waterford on loan, along with teammate Jake Evans, until June 2017.[7] On 24 February, Smith made his Waterford debut in their 1–0 away defeat against Athlone Town, on the opening day of the 2017 campaign.[8] On 10 March 2017, Smith scored his first goal for Waterford, in their 2–0 away victory over UCD, netting the visitors' second in the 85th minute.[9] Smith made a big impact at Waterford, becoming a key player in the club's title bid. His loan ended in May 2017 and his last appearance came in a 3–0 defeat to the League of Ireland Champions Dundalk in the League of Ireland Cup.[10]

On 12 October 2017, Smith joined National League South side Bath City on a one-month loan.[11] Two days later, he made his debut for Bath during their FA Cup fourth qualifying round tie against Chelmsford City, in which he was awarded man of the match[12] despite the 0–0 draw.[13] Following an impressive first month at Bath, Smith's loan was extended until 6 January 2018.[14] On 24 November 2017, Smith was recalled by parent club, Swindon, following increasing injury problems.[15] On 8 December 2017, Smith returned to Bath on a one-month loan[16] and went on to score in their FA Trophy tie against Hendon, which resulted in a 2–1 defeat.[17] On 19 January 2018, Smith again rejoined Bath on loan for the remainder of the campaign.[18]

He was released by Swindon at the end of the 2017–18 season.[19]

Cheltenham Town

On 1 June 2018, following his release from Swindon, Smith agreed to join fellow League Two side, Cheltenham Town on a two-year deal.[20]

On 20 September 2018, Smith returned to Bath City on a four-month loan.[21] The deal was later extended for the rest of the season.[22]

Bath City

On 2 July 2019, after several loan spells, Smith returned to Bath City on a permanent deal, signing a two-year contract.[23] On 27 July 2020, Smith was the recipient of the Vanarama South Player of the Season award after an impressive season.[24] On 26 February 2021, Smith joined National League side Dagenham & Redbridge on loan for the remainder of the 2020-21 season.[25]

Smith departed Bath City following the conclusion of the 2023–24 season.[26]

Taunton Town

On 12 June 2024, Smith joined Southern League Premier Division South club Taunton Town, named as the team's captain on arrival.[27]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupLeague CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Swindon Town2014–15League One1000000010
2015–16League One1100001021
2016–17League One80001030120
2017–18League Two00100010
Swindon Town total101002040161
Waterford (loan)2017LOI First Division1010010111
Bath City (loan)2017–18[28] National League South271020213111
Cheltenham Town2018–19League Two00100010
Bath City (loan)2018–19National League South2943141366
Bath City2019–20National League South351221734416
2020–21National League South1333032195
2021–22National League South3623051443
2022–23National League South3433051424
2022–23National League South3433051424
2023–24National League South3633040433
Bath City total24440222351030152
Dagenham & Redbridge (loan)2020–21National League7070
Career total2714222240391033654

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tom Smith. 11v11.com . AFS Enterprises . 21 July 2018.
  2. News: T. Smith . Soccerway . 10 March 2017.
  3. News: Preston 3–0 Swindon (BBC Match Report). BBC Football.
  4. News: Crewe 1–3 Swindon . . 5 September 2015 . 21 November 2016.
  5. News: Queens Park Rangers 2–2 Swindon Town (4–2 pens) . BBC Sport . 10 August 2016 . 10 March 2017.
  6. News: Swindon Town vs. Chelsea U23 . Soccerway . 13 September 2016 . 10 March 2017.
  7. News: Smith And Evans Join Waterford FC On Loan . Swindon Town Official Site . 22 February 2017 . 22 February 2017.
  8. News: Athlone Town vs. Waterford . Soccerway . 24 February 2017 . 5 March 2017.
  9. News: UCD vs. Waterford . Soccerway . 10 March 2017 . 10 March 2017.
  10. Web site: Waterford FC Dundalk 3 (Kilduff 57', Stewart 72', Clifford 79') Waterford FC 0 - Waterford FC . www.waterfordfc.ie . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20170720143608/http://www.waterfordfc.ie/fixture_and_result/dundalk010517/ . 2017-07-20.
  11. News: Smith Joins Bath On Loan . Swindon Town Official Site . 12 October 2017 . 13 October 2017.
  12. News: Tom Smith on Twitter . @tombeausmith. Twitter . 14 October 2017 . 19 October 2017.
  13. News: Bath City vs. Chelmsford City . Soccerway . 14 October 2017 . 19 October 2017.
  14. News: Bath City FC on Twitter . @BathCity_FC . Twitter . 10 November 2017 . 10 November 2017.
  15. News: Brophy & Smith Recalled . Swindon Town Official Site . 24 November 2017 . 24 November 2017.
  16. News: Player News . Bath City Official Site . 8 December 2017 . 18 December 2017.
  17. News: Hendon vs. Bath City . Soccerway . 16 December 2017 . 18 December 2017.
  18. News: Smith Re-Joins Bath Until End Of Season . Swindon Town Official Site . 19 January 2018 . 19 January 2018.
  19. Web site: Luke Norris: Swindon Town extend striker's contract. 16 May 2018. 16 May 2018. BBC Sport.
  20. Web site: NEW SIGNING: Tom Smith. 1 June 2018. 2 June 2018. Cheltenham Town Official Site.
  21. Web site: News: Tom Smith makes loan move to Bath City. 20 September 2018. 20 September 2018. Cheltenham Town Official Site.
  22. Web site: January transfer window: Cheltenham Town midfielder set to extend loan stay at Bath City for rest of season. 3 January 2019. gloucestershirelive.co.uk.
  23. Web site: Bath City sign former loanee Tom Smith in permanent switch from Cheltenham Town. somersetlive.co.uk. 2 July 2019. 17 July 2019.
  24. Web site: Awards All Round As The South's Stars Are Honoured. thenationalleague.org.uk. 27 July 2020. 27 July 2020.
  25. Web site: Tom Smith loan to Dagenham & Redbridge . Bath City FC . 26 February 2021 . 26 February 2021.
  26. Web site: Bath City FC Retained List 2024/25. www.bathcityfc.com. 7 May 2024. 12 June 2024.
  27. Web site: Peacocks Secure Smith As Skipper. tauntontown.com. 12 June 2024. 12 June 2024.
  28. Web site: Tom Smith Profile . aylesburyunitedfc.co.uk . Aylesbury United F.C. . 26 February 2021.