Michael Smith (footballer, born 1991)

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**Michael John Smith** (born 17 October 1991) is an English footballer who plays as a striker for Championship club Rotherham United.

## Career

### Darlington

Born in Wallsend, Smith made his debut in the Football League on 5 April 2010, replacing Chris Moore in the 77th minute of Darlington's 1–0 home defeat by Hereford United in League Two. He scored his first Football League goal on 1 May, in the 79th minute of Darlington's 2–0 away win at Macclesfield Town.

He joined Conference North club Workington on loan for a month on 29 October 2010, and made seven appearances before returning to Darlington. In his first four Conference matches back with Darlington he scored six goals. At the end of the season, he, Phil Gray and John McReady all signed new two-year contracts.

### Charlton

After trials with Watford and Stoke City, and an unsuccessful bid of £80,000 from Bristol City, Smith signed a three-year contract with League One club Charlton Athletic on 31 August 2011; the fee was undisclosed He made his Charlton debut against FC Halifax Town in the FA Cup: he came on in the 87th minute and crossed for Bradley Pritchard to score the fourth goal of the match.

On 18 January 2012, Smith joined League Two club Accrington Stanley on loan to the end of the season. Ten days later, he scored a hat-trick and provided an assist for Luke Joyce as Stanley beat Gillingham 4–3. He returned to his parent club in mid-March after suffering a season-ending knee injury.

On 14 August 2012, Smith made his first startTemplate:Sndand what proved to be last appearanceTemplate:Sndfor Charlton Athletic in a League Cup defeat to Leyton Orient. He then began a series of loan spells. In November, he joined Newport County of the Conference Premier on a one-month loan, and scored against Cambridge United on his debut. The loan was extended for a second month. On 8 March 2013, he joined League One club Colchester United, also for a month.

In July 2013, Smith signed for League Two club AFC Wimbledon on loan until 1 January 2014. Wearing the number 9 shirt, he made his debut on the opening day of the 2013–14 season in a 1–1 draw with Torquay United. He was a regular in the side, finishing his loan period with 10 goals from 25 appearances.

### Swindon Town

On 22 January 2014, Smith signed for Swindon Town for an initial £100,000. He scored Swindon's first and third goals as they beat Shrewsbury Town 3–1 on his debut three days later.

### Portsmouth

On the final day of the January 2016 transfer window, Smith joined League Two club Portsmouth on a three-month loan. The move was made permanent at the end of the season for an undisclosed fee. He scored a hat-trick against Yeovil Town in an EFL Trophy tie on 30 August, though Portsmouth lost the match 4–3.

### Bury

On 31 August 2017, Smith signed a two-year contract with Bury of League One.

### Rotherham

On 11 January 2018, Smith signed for fellow League One club Rotherham United for an undisclosed fee.

## Career statistics

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## Honours

**Rotherham United**

* EFL League One play-offs: 2018

## References

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