Career
David Smith started his career at Coventry City after signing professional terms with the club in 1986. He had previously failed trials at Arsenal, Nottingham Forest, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Luton Town, Swindon Town, and Bristol Rovers before becoming an apprentice at Coventry City in 1984. Four years on Smith made his debut as a teenager in the Premier League against Manchester United at Old Trafford, this ended in a 1–0 defeat. Smith became a regular in the side and earned several England under 21 caps. After a loan spell at A.F.C. Bournemouth where he made one league appearance in 1993 he moved to Birmingham City where he spent a season before moving to local rivals West Bromwich Albion under Alan Buckley. He spent four years at the club before re-joining Alan Buckley half way through the 1997–1998 season. He scored on his debut for the club in a 4–0 win over Brentford F.C.in a league match at Blundell Park. Smith helped Grimsby Town win the Auto Windscreens Shield and Second Division play-offs. David Smith was a key member of that squad, proving his versatility by performing as a deputy for Tony Gallimore and regularly playing there for tactical reasons. One of his most notable moments at Grimsby Town was when he scored in the first-leg of the Division 2 play-off semi-final against Fulham F.C. in the 1997–1998 season. David Smith continued as a regular first-team player at Grimsby Town until he picked up an injury in 2001–02. He moved to Swansea City for the 2002-03 season playing in the Third Division, however several injuries prevented him from making an impact and he only managed 4 appearances all season, scoring 1 goal. He left Swansea at the end of the season and soon after retired.
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