Connor Michael Smith (born 18 February 1993) is an Irish former footballer who played as a midfielder. He is currently assistant manager of National League side Barnet.
Born in Ireland, Smith came to prominence in 2010, finishing as runner-up to Ben Greenhalgh on the television show Football's Next Star.[2] He joined the academy setup at Watford later that year in May, signing a two-year apprenticeship.[3]
In November 2011, Smith joined Isthmian League side Wealdstone on loan until January 2012, along with Britt Assombalonga.[4] In January, the loan was extended for a further two months after the club had remained unbeaten.[5]
Smith signed his first professional contract with Watford in May 2012.[6] His professional debut for Watford came on 18 August 2012, in a 3–2 victory over Crystal Palace in the Football League Championship, replacing Sean Murray as a substitute. On 8 January 2014, Smith signed on loan for Gillingham until the end of the 2013–14 season.[7]
On 1 September 2015, Smith signed for League Two side Stevenage on an initial month loan.[8] Smith left Watford on 21 January 2016 after his contract was cancelled by mutual consent. The next day Smith signed a permanent contract with AFC Wimbledon. Despite only playing 11 games for the Dons, Smith joined Plymouth Argyle.[9] He scored his first goal for Plymouth in an EFL Trophy tie against former club AFC Wimbledon on 4 October 2016.[10]
Having helped Plymouth Argyle to achieve promotion to League One, Smith was released at the end of the 2016–17 season.[11] Following his release by Plymouth, Smith signed for League Two side Yeovil Town on a two-year contract.[12] On 5 July 2018, Smith's contract with Yeovil Town was terminated by mutual consent.[13]
On 6 July 2018, Smith signed for National League side Boreham Wood.[14]
On 4 January 2019, Smith signed for Billericay Town on an 18-month contract.[15]
Smith then signed for Wealdstone for a second time ahead of the 2019–2020 season. [16] Smith was part of the Wealdstone side who won promotion to the National League in 2019-20. Smith's first goal in his second stint at the Stones came on 2 March 2021, against his former side Boreham Wood in a 1–0 victory.[17] On 4 June 2021 it was announced that Smith had left the club.[18]
In June 2021, Smith returned to Boreham Wood to take on a player/first team coach role.[19] On 12 July 2022, Smith signed for Barnet on a two-year contract.[20] Following the departure of John Dreyer, he became assistant manager at the Bees.[21]
AFC Wimbledon
Wealdstone
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