Gary Smith (born 28 May 1991) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Rutherglen Glencairn in the Scottish Junior Football Association, West Region. He has previously played in the Scottish Premier League and Europa League for Motherwell.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Gary Smith | ||
| Date of birth | 28 May 1991 | ||
| Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Team information | |||
Current team | Rutherglen Glencairn | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 2005–2009[1] | Queens Park | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2009–2012 | Motherwell | 2 | (0) |
| 2010 | → Dumbarton (loan) | 7 | (0) |
| 2012 | → Stenhousemuir (loan) | 3 | (3) |
| 2012–2013 | Shettleston | ||
| 2013–2017 | Arthurlie | ||
| 2017– | Rutherglen Glencairn | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 20 June 2013 | |||
Club career edit
Motherwell edit
Smith was signed by the Motherwell from Queens Park after he impressed the youth coaches. He was immediately drafted into the under-19 squad and made an immediate impression in the 2009-10 season, finishing as top scorer as the Motherwell under-19 team finished second. In September 2010, Smith made his professional debut against Breiðablik of Iceland in the Europa League, a match in which the Steelmen won 1-0.[2]
Smith then made his league debut as a substitute in a 4-0 loss to Dundee United.[3]
On 11 May 2012, Smith was released at the end of his contract, becoming a free agent.[4]
Dumbarton (loan) edit
On 28 August, Smith was loaned out to Dumbarton for six-months in order to get regular first-team football.[5] He made his debut for The Sons in a 6-0 defeat to East Fife, and made his first start in a 3-1 home defeat to Brechin City. He returned to Motherwell after his loan at Dumbarton came to an end in January.
Stenhousemuir (loan) edit
On 19 January 2012, Smith joined Second Division club Stenhousemuir on an initial one-month loan,[6] that was later extended by a further month after Smith had scored 3 goals in 3 matches.[7]
Juniors edit
After his release from Motherwell, Smith trained with Airdrie but suffered knee ligament damage in pre-season. He signed for Junior side Shettleston on his recovery, before moving on to Arthurlie in June 2013.[8][9] Smith joined Rutherglen Glencairn in June 2017.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b "Gary Smith". Rutherglen Glencairn Football Club. Retrieved 25 September 2018.
- ^ Motherwell 1-0 Breiðablik, BBC Sport – Retrieved 6 September 2010
- ^ Dundee Utd 4-0 Motherwell, BBC Sport - Retrieved 8 May 2011
- ^ "End of season contract news". Motherwell F.C. 11 May 2012. Retrieved 11 May 2012.
- ^ Smith joins Dumbarton, Motherwell FC official website – Retrieved 6 September 2010
- ^ New Player Signing Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine, Stenhousemuir FC official website – Retrieved 20 January 2012
- ^ Gary Smith loan extended Archived 21 February 2012 at the Wayback Machine, Stenhousemuir FC official website – Retrieved 18 February 2012
- ^ Jim O'Donnell (30 January 2013). "Smith's steeled for Meadow march to avoid a cup shock". Evening Times. Retrieved 30 January 2013.
- ^ "Arthurlie bring in Smith and Murray". Scottish Junior Football Association. Retrieved 20 June 2013.
External links edit
- Gary Smith profile at Motherwell FC official website
- Gary Smith at Soccerbase
