Gordon Smith (footballer born 1991)

Gordon Smith (footballer born 1991)
Gordon Smith
Personal information
Date of birth 14 February 1991 (1991-02-14) (age 20)
Place of birth Edinburgh, Scotland
Height 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Playing position Striker
Club information
Current club Heart of Midlothian
Number 22
Youth career
Calvary Park Colts F.C.
Hibernian
Livingston
Peterhead F.C.
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2008–2009 Livingston 5 (0)
2009– Heart of Midlothian 12 (1)
2010–2011 → Stirling Albion (loan) 34 (11)
National team
Scotland U17 13 (0)
Scotland U19 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 7 May 2011.
† Appearances (Goals).

Gordon Smith (born 14 February 1991 in Edinburgh) is a Scottish footballer who plays for Hearts. Smith plays as a striker.

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Youth career

Smith played for Hibs' youth teams as a goalscoring midfielder, but was released by the club after he went on a two day trial with Newcastle United.[1]

Career

Livingston

Smith signed for Livingston, who coached him to play as a striker.[1] and gave him some appearances in the First Division.

Hearts

In the summer of 2009, with Livingston experiencing financial difficulties, Smith allowed his contract to expire and then signed for Hearts.[1] It was originally intended that he would play for their under 19 squad, but Csaba László promoted him to the first team after it became clear that the club would not sign another striker.[2] He made his debut as a second half substitute against Dinamo Zagreb in a UEFA Europa League tie.[3] Smith scored his first goal for the club in his first league appearance, scoring Hearts' goal in a 1–1 draw with Edinburgh derby rivals Hibs at Easter Road.[4] Having impressed manager Jim Jefferies whilst on loan at Stirling Albion, Smith was awarded a new contact with Hearts, extending his stay until 2014.[5]

Stirling Albion (loan)

After the arrivals of Kevin Kyle and Stephen Elliott, Smith signed on loan for First Division club Stirling Albion in August 2010.[6] Smith made 34 appearances and scored 11 league goals, although Stirling were relegated from the First Division.

Personal life

Smith's father, also called Gordon, played for Hearts and several other Scottish Football League clubs.[1] His brother, Kevin Smith, has played for Dundee United and Raith Rovers amongst others.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e Hibs blew big chance with my boy, says Gordon Smith senior, The Scotsman, 5 January 2010.
  2. ^ Paterson, Colleen. "Fans warned after Hearts chief denied striker". Edinburgh Evening News. http://sport.scotsman.com/heartofmidlothianfc/Fans-warned-after-Hearts-chief.5593270.jp. Retrieved 3 January 2010. 
  3. ^ "Smith's joy at dream Hearts goal". BBC Sport. 4 January 2010. http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/h/heart_of_midlothian/8439432.stm. 
  4. ^ 15:00. "Csaba's faith in youth | Hearts News | Hearts News | News | Hearts | Hearts". Heart of Midlothian F.C. official website. http://www.heartsfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/HeartsNewsDetail/0,,10289~1769789,00.html. Retrieved 2010-01-03. 
  5. ^ "New Hearts Deals". Heart of Midlothian F.C.. 13 May 2011. http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20110513/new-deals-for-trio_2241384_2359691. Retrieved 13 May 2011. 
  6. ^ "Smith joins Stirling Albion on loan". Heart of Midlothian F.C. official website. 13 August 2010. http://www.heartsfc.co.uk/articles/20100813/smith-joins-stirling-albion-on-loan_2241384_2120155. Retrieved 13 August 2010. 

External links

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1 Balogh · 2 Hamill · 3 Grainger · 4 Jónsson · 5 Barr · 6 Webster · 7 Suso · 8 Black · 9 Kyle · 10 Elliott · 11 Driver · 12 Templeton · 13 Obua · 15 Sutton · 16 Stevenson · 17 McGowan · 18 Novikovas · 19 Skácel · 21 Taouil · 22 Smith · 23 Glen · 25 Kello · 26 Žaliūkas · 27 Robinson · 30 MacDonald · 31 Mrowiec · 34 Stewart · 49 McHattie · 51 Holt · 52 Smith · Manager: Sérgio

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