Andy Smith (footballer)

Andy Smith born 25 September 1980 in Lisburn is a professional footballer who currently plays as a striker for Preston North End .

Andy is a Northern Ireland international with 18 caps, he made his debut for Northern Ireland against Italy on the 3 June 2003 while still with irish league side Glentoran.

Andy started in the youth team of Ballyclare before signing for Sheffield United in 1999 , he made his debut against Lincoln City on the 5 September 2000 in the league cup. He had a loan spell at Bury before signing for Glentoran in 2002.

He was a prolific scorer with Glentoran which made Preston North End pay £130,000 to bring him back to England in 2004.

Andy has yet to score for Preston North End in two years and has had loan spells at Stockport County and Motherwell.

Joined Cheltenham Town on loan on 2nd November 2006, but has now returned to Preston.

Preston North End F.C. - Current Squad
1 Lonergan \| 2 Alexander \| 3 Davidson \| 4 Pugh \| 5 Mawene \| 7 Sedgwick \| 9 Agyemang \| 10 Nugent \| 11 Dichio \| 12 St Ledger \| 14 Chilvers \| 15 Whaley \| 16 McKenna \| 17 Ormerod \| 18 Hill \| 19 Smith \| 20 Miller \| 22 Nash \| 23 L. Neal \| 24 Anyinsah \| 25 Nowland \| 26 Stock \| 27 McCormack \| 28 Wilson \| 29 Hinchcliffe \| 30 C. Neal \| 32 Parillon \| 33 Mellor \| 34 Beattie \| Manager: Simpson