Early and Personal Life
Smith was born in 1980, in Hemel Hempstead, Hertfordshire. His father Dave was a former Watford youth team player, and helped coach with the academy during his son's time there. His younger brother Jack, born in 1983, also came through the club's youth system to become a professional player. Smith attended Hemel Hempstead school between 1991 and 1997.
Smith has been with his wife Nina since leaving school. They married in 2005, and have three children. Outside of football, Smith's interests include golf and films.
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