Matthew Smithard
Matthew Smithard (born 13 June 1976) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew Smithard | ||
| Date of birth | 13 June 1976 | ||
| Place of birth | Leeds, England | ||
| Playing position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1992–1996 | Leeds United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1996–1997 | Bradford City | 1 | (0) |
| 1997–1999 | Farsley Celtic | ? | (?) |
| 1999–2002 | Ossett Town | ? | (?) |
| 2002–2004 | Farsley Celtic | ? | (?) |
| 2004–2006 | Guiseley | ? | (?) |
| Total | ? | (?) | |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only | |||
Career
Born in Leeds, Smithard began his career with the youth team of hometown club Leeds United, winning the 1993 FA Youth Cup.[1] However, he never played a first-team game for the club, and Smithard began his professional career during the 1996–97 season with Bradford City, making one appearance for them in the Football League.[2] After dropping down to non-League football due to injury,[1] Smithard played with a number of teams including Farsley Celtic, Ossett Town and Guiseley.[1][3]
References
- General
- Matthew Smithard at Soccerbase
- Specific
- "Player profile". NonLeagueDaily.com. Archived from the original on 29 September 2012. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- "BRADFORD CITY : 1946/47 - 2008/09". Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database. Retrieved 4 June 2010.
- http://www.thetelegraphandargus.co.uk/news/8083864.Parsley_signs_up_Lee_as_Guiseley_move_into_the_play_off_places/?ref=rl
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