Gary Smith (English footballer)

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Gary Smith
Personal information
Full name	Gary Smith
Date of birth	30 January 1984 (1984-01-30) (age 24)
Place of birth	Middlesbrough, England
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	Brentford
Number	7
Youth clubs
1999-2003	Middlesbrough
Senior clubs1
Years	Club	App (Gls)*
2003-04 2004–07 2007-	Middlesbrough Milton Keynes Dons Brentford	0 (0) 82 (8) 29 (1)
1 Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 6, 2008. * Appearances (Goals)

Gary Smith (born 30 January 1984 is a professional footballer currently playing for Brentford.

Smith began his career as a trainee at Middlesbrough and joined Wimbledon on loan following the clubs move to Milton Keynes, making the move permanent in the summer of 2004.

Although suffering from numerous spells out injured, he established himself as a fan's favourite due to his attacking style and flair in midfield. Injury struck again however, in the derby game at Wycombe Wanderers and even though a hobbling Smith characteristically scored the Dons winner late on in the game, this proved to be his last game for the club as he was one of a number of players released on 21 May 2007.

After impressing in several games in pre-season whilst on trial at Brentford, Smith was offered and signed a contract at Griffin Park.

[edit] Sources

• MK Dons official club website

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