Gary Smith (born 28 May 1991) is a Scottish footballer who plays as a striker for Rutherglen Glencairn in the Scottish Junior Football Association, West Region. He has previously played in the Scottish Premier League and Europa League for Motherwell.
Club career
Motherwell Smith was signed by the Motherwell from Queens Park after he impressed the youth coaches. He was immediately drafted into the under-19 squad and made an immediate impression in the 2009-10 season, finishing as top scorer as the Motherwell under-19 team finished second. In September 2010, Smith made his professional debut against Breiðablik of Iceland in the Europa League, a match in which the Steelmen won 1-0.Motherwell 1-0 Breiðablik, BBC Sport – Retrieved 6 September 2010
Smith then made his league debut as a substitute in a 4-0 loss to Dundee United.Dundee Utd 4-0 Motherwell, BBC Sport - Retrieved 8 May 2011
On 11 May 2012, Smith was released at the end of his contract, becoming a free agent.
Dumbarton (loan) On 28 August, Smith was loaned out to Dumbarton for six-months in order to get regular first-team football.Smith joins Dumbarton, Motherwell FC official website – Retrieved 6 September 2010 He made his debut for The Sons in a 6-0 defeat to East Fife, and made his first start in a 3-1 home defeat to Brechin City. He returned to Motherwell after his loan at Dumbarton came to an end in January.
Stenhousemuir (loan) On 19 January 2012, Smith joined Second Division club Stenhousemuir on an initial one-month loan,New Player Signing , Stenhousemuir FC official website – Retrieved 20 January 2012 that was later extended by a further month after Smith had scored 3 goals in 3 matches.Gary Smith loan extended , Stenhousemuir FC official website – Retrieved 18 February 2012
Juniors After his release from Motherwell, Smith trained with Airdrie but suffered knee ligament damage in pre-season. He signed for Junior side Shettleston on his recovery, before moving on to Arthurlie in June 2013. Smith joined Rutherglen Glencairn in June 2017.
References
External links Gary Smith profile at Motherwell FC official website