Style of Play
Smith primarily plays as a centre back. He has been praised for his organisational skills and communication. He has been recognised for his goalscoring ability for a defender, being described as "often a predator in the opposition's penalty box". He has also had spells playing at right back and in defensive midfield; in the latter role "every attribute he has is geared to that job", said Worcester assistant manager Andy Morrison in 2006. He was described in 2003 as being "cool on the ball, quick in the tackle and strong in the air". After signing for Worcester in 2005, manager Andy Preece rated him as "good on the ball, aggressive in the air, got a lot of pace and reads the game very well". He was recognised as a "calm and assured presence in defence that breeds confidence throughout the team" in 2007. At Tamworth he established himself as "a tough, uncompromising player with a winning mentality" and these qualities led to Mansfield manager David Holdsworth signing him in 2010.
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