Brian Smith (footballer, born 1966)
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 27 October 1966[1] | ||
| Place of birth | Sheffield, England[1] | ||
| Height | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m)[1] | ||
| Position(s) | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1983–1984 | Sheffield United | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 1984–1989 | Sheffield United | 84 | (0) |
| 1987 | → Scunthorpe United (loan) | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Brian Smith (born 27 October 1966) is a former footballer who played as a defender. Born in Sheffield, England, he spent all but a short loan spell with his home town club Sheffield United.
Career
Smith initially signed with
Division Two, but he broke his leg just prior to the end of the season during a home game against Preston North End.[1] Having been hit by a serious injury, his leg broken in three places, Smith struggled to regain fitness and succumbed to a further stress fracture when he recommenced training and then a number of infections and complications, and he was eventually forced to retire without ever playing for the United first team again.[1]
Personal life
Born in
Paul Smith, who played alongside him for Sheffield United.[1]
References
- ^ ISBN 978-1-874718-69-7.