George Thomas Smith (born 14 August 1996) is an English footballer who plays as a left back for club Cleethorpes Town. He has previously played in the English Football League for Barnsley, Crawley Town, Northampton Town and Chesterfield, and in the National League for Bradford Park Avenue, Gateshead, Dover Athletic, Boston United, Harrogate Town and Darlington.
Career Barnsley Smith began his career with Barnsley, progressing through the club's academy and signed a professional contract in June 2014. He made his Football League debut on 26 December 2014 in a 1–0 defeat against Preston North End.
He made four League Two appearances during a month's loan at Crawley Town early in 2016, and was not offered a new contract by Barnsley when his existing deal expired in June 2016.
Gateshead On 29 June 2016, Smith signed for Gateshead on a one-year deal ahead of the 2016–17 National League season. He made his league debut for the club on 6 August against Chester and scored his first senior goal in a 3–0 win over Southport on 4 February 2017.
Northampton Town In May 2017, Smith signed a two-year contract with Northampton Town. He made his debut on 9 September against Doncaster Rovers, assisting Matt Crooks with the only goal of the match after 21 seconds, the quickest goal ever scored at Sixfields Stadium.
Chesterfield Smith left Northampton on 31 January 2018 to sign an 18-month deal with League Two club Chesterfield; the fee was undisclosed. Following two loan spells during the 2018–19 season, the first at Dover Athletic, where he made his debut in a 2–1 loss against Barnet on 1 September 2018, and the second at Boston United, Smith was released by Chesterfield when his contract expired.
Harrogate Town On 12 June 2019, Harrogate Town announced the signing of Smith.
Return to Gateshead On 9 June 2020, Smith rejoined Gateshead on a one-year contract. He made 12 National League North appearances before the season was curtailed because of the COVID-19 pandemic, and was released when his contract expired.
Darlington Smith followed full-back partner Kallum Griffiths to National League North rivals Darlington for the 2021–22 season. He was one of ten players released by the club at the end of the season.
Guiseley On 20 May 2022, Smith signed a one-year contract with Northern Premier League Premier Division club Guiseley.
In March 2023, he joined league rivals Liversedge on loan until the end of the season.
Farsley Celtic In May 2023, he signed for National League North club Farsley Celtic.
Cleethorpes Town Smith joined Northern Premier League First Division East club Cleethorpes Town for the 2024–25 season.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsBarnsley2014–15League One1801000001902015–16League One190102030230Total370202030440Crawley Town (loan)2015–16League Two4000000040Gateshead2016–17National League38100—00381Northampton Town2017–18League One60101020100Chesterfield2017–18League Two80000000802018–19National League2000—0020Total100000000100Dover Athletic (loan)2018–19National League7000—0070Boston United (loan)2018–19National League North8000—0080Harrogate Town2019–20National League21120—20251Gateshead2020–21For FA Cup 2nd qualifying round: National League North12010—00130Darlington2021–22For FA Cup 2nd qualifying round: National League North21120—00231Guiseley2021–22Northern Premier League (NPL)Premier Division24210—30282Farsley Celtic2023–24For FA Cup second qualifying round: National League North34020—10370Cleethorpes Town2024–25NPL Division One East20040—30270Career total2425150301402745
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