Jack Smith (footballer, born 1994)

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
Jack Smith
Personal information
Date of birth (1994-12-27) 27 December 1994
Place of birth Bellshill, Scotland
Height 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)
Position(s) Striker
Team information
Current team
 Bo'ness United
Youth career
2010–2013 St Mirren
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2013 St Mirren 2 (0)
2013–2014 East Fife 4 (0)
2014 Greenock Morton 2 (0)
2014–2015 Arbroath 20 (3)
2015–2016 East Kilbride
2016–2017 Stenhousemuir 7 (1)
2016–2017 → East Kilbride (loan)
2017–2018 BSC Glasgow
2018–2020 Spartans
2020–2021 Caledonian Braves
2021–2022 Drumchapel United
2022– Bo'ness United
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 11 March 2022

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]

References
  1. Mitchell, Jonathan (23 January 2014). "Kenny's challenge to new Morton striker Smith". Greenock Telegraph. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  2. "Morton 0–1 Alloa Athletic". Scottish Professional Football League. 22 February 2014. Retrieved 22 February 2014.
  3. Robertson, Neil (13 May 2015). "Arbroath boss Todd Lumsden releases five players". The Courier. Retrieved 16 July 2015.
  4. Thomson, Paul (6 August 2015). "East Kilbride FC: Jack Smith's dream debut fails to impress his dad - Dunfermline & Airdrie legend Andy Smith". Daily Record. Retrieved 16 November 2015.
  5. McMenemy, Iain (22 June 2016). "Player Update - updated 22nd June". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 22 June 2016.
  6. McMenemy, Iain (21 November 2016). "Player News". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 8 January 2017.
  7. McEnemy, Iain (23 May 2017). "Player news". Stenhousemuir FC. Retrieved 23 May 2017.
  8. "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. Retrieved 1 July 2022.
  9. "Betfred Cup: Ex-Buddy Jack Smith relishing Paisley return with Spartans". Edinburgh Evening News. 17 July 2018. Retrieved 23 July 2018.
  10. "News: Gaffer expresses gratitude following Smudger departure decision | The Spartans FC Official Website – Live together. Play together. Win together". Spartansfc.com. Retrieved 2 June 2020.
  11. "Caledonian Braves are delighted to announce the signing of striker Jack Smith". Twitter.com. Retrieved 1 July 2020.
  12. "Drumchapel Utd are delighted to announce the signing of Jack Smith". Twitter.com. Retrieved 9 June 2021.
  13. "Manager Max Christie delighted as Jacobs' cracker gets Bo'ness United win in cup". Falkirkherald.co.uk. Retrieved 11 March 2022.
  14. "Andy Smith: My son Jack is a better player than I was and Celtic should beware". Evening Times. 21 January 2016. Retrieved 23 July 2018.


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