Wikipedia:Articles for deletion/James Smith (footballer born September 1985)
I don't know much about English football, but isn't his club, Ebbsfleet United F.C., a professional club?  It was recently purchased/will be purchased for £700,000, which implies that it receives revenue and pays its players, which could meet the standard of 
— User:Darkspots, 13:53, 15 February 2008 (UTC)
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