Christian Smith (footballer)

Christian Smith (footballer)
Christian Smith
Smith, Christian.jpg
Smith pictured in 2011
Personal information
Full name Christian Daniel Smith[1]
Date of birth 10 December 1987 (1987-12-10) (age 23)[1]
Place of birth Crewe, England
Height 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)[2]
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Chester
Youth career
2004–2006 Port Vale
Senior career*
Years Team Apps† (Gls)†
2006–2007 Port Vale 1 (0)
2007 → Cambridge United (loan) 6 (1)
2007 → Northwich Victoria (loan) 3 (0)
2007–2008 Clyde 27 (0)
2008–2009 Wrexham 8 (1)
2009 York City 15 (2)
2009–2011 Wrexham 36 (6)
2010–2011 → Newport County (loan) 1 (0)
2011 → Barrow (loan) 5 (0)
2011 → Tamworth (loan) 7 (1)
2011– Chester 12 (2)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 00:29, 9 November 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

Christian Daniel Smith (born 10 December 1987) is an English footballer who plays for Chester as a midfielder.

A former Port Vale youth team player, he was a first team squad member in the 2006–07 season, also spending time on loan at Cambridge United and Northwich Victoria. In 2007 he signed with Clyde, moving on to Wrexham a year later. In 2009 he signed with York City, only to return to Wrexham later in the year. After loan spells at Newport County, Barrow and Tamworth, he left the club for a second time in 2011, after which he joined Chester.

Contents

Career

Born in Crewe, Cheshire, Smith started his career with the Port Vale youth system in 2004.[3] He was to train with the first team in the 2006–07 season and was first involved after being named on the bench in a 1–1 against Hartlepool United on 6 May 2006.[4][5] He made his debut, and only appearance, on 1 January 2007 against Scunthorpe United in a 0–0 draw after coming on as a 70th minute substitute.[6] He was loaned out to Conference National side Cambridge United on 25 January for a one-month period.[7] He made his debut in a 3–0 victory over Woking on 27 January and scored the winning goal in a 2–1 victory over Stafford Rangers.[8][9] The loan was extended until 21 April in March,[10] but was recalled on 20 March.[11] He finished the spell with six appearances.[8] He then joined Conference team Northwich Victoria on loan on 22 March.[12] He made his debut in a 4–0 defeat to former club Cambridge on 25 March and finished the spell with three appearances.[8] Smith finished the 2006–07 season with one appearance for Vale and the club announced on 9 May that he would be released when his contract expired on 30 June.[8][13]

Smith playing for York City in 2009

Smith trialled with League Two team Bury before moving to Scotland to sign with Scottish First Division side Clyde in August.[14][15] He made his debut in the opening game of the 2007–08 season, a 3–2 defeat away to Greenock Morton on 4 August.[8] Smith started in Clyde's first 11 matches of the season, before being handed a red card against Livingston on 29 September in the 88th minute, which led to him dropping out of the team due to suspension.[16][17] He made his return as an 81st minute substitute in a 1–0 defeat to Morton on 20 October.[16][18] He was released by Clyde in June 2008 after making 32 appearances.[16][19]

He had a trial with newly-relegated Conference side Wrexham in August 2008, and was offered an initial one-month contract.[20] He scored Wrexham's fourth goal in a 5–0 victory over Stevenage Borough on 9 August, his debut for the team.[21][22] He was offered two new contracts at Wrexham in December, but rejected these and left on 5 January 2009 following the expiry of his short-term contract.[23][24] He trialled with League Two side Macclesfield Town and was expected to sign a contract with the club, but this was delayed.[23] He eventually signed for Conference rivals York City on a short-term contract until the end of the 2008–09 season on 15 January.[25] He scored on his debut with a shot from 30 yards, with York beating Lewes 3–0 on 17 January.[22][26] This was followed by Smith scoring York's goal with a header in a 2–1 defeat at Eastbourne Borough.[22][27] He was released by York following the end of the 2008–09 season,[28] after making 15 appearances and scoring two goals for the team.[22]

He had a trial with former club Wrexham in July and played in the second half of a 0–0 draw with Prestatyn Town in a pre-season friendly.[29] He was offered a contract to return to Wrexham in August.[30]

Smith playing for Tamworth in 2011

On 26 November 2010, Smith joined Conference rivals Newport County on loan until January 2011, and made his debut a day later as a 70th minute substitute in a 2–1 victory over Hayes & Yeading United.[31][32][33] This would prove his only Newport appearance.[32] Upon his return to Wrexham in January he was suspended my manager Dean Saunders for insulting the club over Twitter.[34] He was sent out on loan to Barrow later in the month.[35] After five appearances he returned to Wales,[32] then in March went on to join Tamworth on an emergency loan.[36] He made seven appearances for Tamworth and in his final appearance, a 2–1 victory over Forest Green Rovers on 30 April, he scored the opening goal of a result that ensured the team's survival from relegation.[32][37]

Released by Wrexham, he joined Chester of the Northern Premier League Premier Division in August, after impressing on trial.[38]

Career statistics

As of 5 November 2011.
Club Season League[A] Cup[B] League Cup Other[C] Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Port Vale 2005–06[39] 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0
2006–07[8] 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Total 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Cambridge United (loan) 2006–07[8] 6 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 1
Northwich Victoria (loan) 2006–07[8] 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 3 0
Clyde 2007–08[16] 27 0 2 0 1 0 2 0 32 0
Wrexham 2008–09[22] 8 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 9 1
York City 2008–09[22] 15 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 15 2
Wrexham 2009–10[40] 30 3 2 0 0 0 0 0 32 3
2010–11[32] 6 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 3
Total 36 6 2 0 0 0 0 0 38 6
Newport County (loan) 2010–11[32] 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0
Barrow (loan) 2010–11[32] 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 0
Tamworth (loan) 2010–11[32] 7 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 7 1
Chester 2011–12[41] 12 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 13 2
Career totals 121 13 4 0 1 0 4 0 130 13

Footnotes

A. ^ The "League" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Football League, Football Conference, Northern Premier League and Scottish Football League.
B. ^ The "Cup" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the FA Cup and Scottish Cup.
C. ^ The "Other" column constitutes appearances and goals (including those as a substitute) in the Conference League Cup, FA Trophy and Scottish Challenge Cup.

References

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  2. ^ "Profiles". Wrexham F.C.. http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/ProfilesDetail/0,,10311~36426,00.html. Retrieved 2010-07-28. 
  3. ^ York City F.C. programme, v. Eastbourne Borough F.C., 18 April 2009, p. 21.
  4. ^ "- Reserves". Port Vale F.C.. 2006-04-28. http://www.port-vale.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10381~823004,00.html. Retrieved 2009-01-24. 
  5. ^ "Hartlepool 1–1 Port Vale". BBC Sport. 2006-05-06. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/4957494.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
  6. ^ "Port Vale 0–0 Scunthorpe". BBC Sport. 2007-01-01. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_div_2/6205787.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
  7. ^ "Valiants loan Smith to Cambridge". BBC Sport. 2007-01-25. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6297761.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
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  9. ^ "Stafford 1–2 Cambridge Utd". BBC Sport. 2007-03-03. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/6392397.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
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  15. ^ "Clyde's Hendry snaps up quartet". BBC Sport. 2007-08-02. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/6928840.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
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  17. ^ "Livingston 4–2 Clyde". BBC Sport. 2007-09-29. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/7017215.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
  18. ^ "Clyde 0–1 Morton". BBC Sport. 2007-10-20. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/scot_div_1/7051968.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
  19. ^ "Clyde release Bestvina and Smith". BBC Sport. 2008-06-12. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7451943.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
  20. ^ "Christian To Sign One-Month Deal". Wrexham F.C.. 2008-08-05. http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10311~1358405,00.html. Retrieved 2009-01-24. 
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  24. ^ "Fleming agrees new Wrexham deal". BBC Sport. 2009-01-09. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7820467.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
  25. ^ "Minstermen complete double swoop". BBC Sport. 2009-01-15. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/7831038.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
  26. ^ "York 3–0 Lewes". BBC Sport. 2009-01-17. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7816363.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
  27. ^ "Eastbourne 2–1 York". BBC Sport. 2009-01-24. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/7844365.stm. Retrieved 2009-01-24. 
  28. ^ "York City release seven players". BBC Sport. 2009-05-12. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8046344.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
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  31. ^ "Christian Smith to replace Charlie Henry at Newport". BBC Sport. 2010-11-26. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9232089.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
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  33. ^ "Newport 2–1 Hayes & Yeading". BBC Sport. 2010-11-27. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9206978.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
  34. ^ Bloom, Mark (2011-01-08). "Dean Saunders gets tough with twitter Christian Smith". Western Mail. http://www.walesonline.co.uk/footballnation/football-news/2011/01/08/dean-saunders-gets-tough-with-twitter-christian-smith-91466-27951114/. Retrieved 2011-06-27. 
  35. ^ "Barrow sign Andy Cook and Christian Smith". BBC Sport. 2011-01-14. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/9361639.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-16. 
  36. ^ "Smith Heads To Tamworth On Loan". Wrexham F.C.. 2011-03-17. http://www.wrexhamafc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10311~2318384,00.html. Retrieved 2011-03-17. 
  37. ^ "Tamworth 2–1 Forest Green". BBC Sport. 2011-04-30. http://newsimg.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_conf/9465795.stm. Retrieved 2011-07-17. 
  38. ^ Wheelock, Paul (2011-08-11). "Chester FC: Neil Young wants Christian Smith to add to Matty Woodward capture". Chester Chronicle. http://www.chesterchronicle.co.uk/chester-fc/chester-fc-news/2011/08/11/chester-fc-neil-young-wants-christian-smith-to-add-to-matty-woodward-capture-59067-29214788/. Retrieved 2011-11-09. 
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  40. ^ "Season 2009/2010:". Sportbox.tv. http://www.sportbox.tv/football/players/player.php?playerid=117989&season=2010. Retrieved 2010-11-27. 
  41. ^ "Statistics 2011/12". Unofficial Chester FC website. http://www.chester-city.co.uk/stats_first1112.asp. Retrieved 2011-11-09. 

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