Career
Born in Portadown, Smylie emerged from Newcastle United's youth academy, but he failed to make any first team appearances at Newcastle. In the 2005/06 season, Smylie spent time on loan at Stockport County, where he made his league debut. He joined Scottish First Division club Livingston on a free transfer in the summer of 2006, but he was released after one season.
Smylie then moved to Sweden, playing for Ljungskile SK in the Allsvenskan, where he arrived on a free transfer from Swedish Division 1 club Östersunds FK. On 18 November 2008, Smylie completed a transfer to 2008 Allsvenskan champions Kalmar FF. He signed a three year contract.
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