Anton Smith (born 9 November 1985) is an English former footballer who played as a striker.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | 9 November 1985 | ||
| Place of birth | Hackney, England | ||
| Position(s) | Striker | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Interwood | |||
| 2000–2005 | Crystal Palace | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2005 | TP-47 | 6 | (0) |
| 2006 | Wealdstone | ||
| Erith & Belvedere | |||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Club career
editIn 2000, at the age of 14, Smith joined the academy at Crystal Palace from local club Interwood.[1] In April 2005, Smith signed for Finnish club TP-47.[2] During his time in Finland, Smith made six appearances for TP-47, all coming in the Veikkausliiga.[3] Following his spell in Finland, Smith returned to England, signing for Wealdstone. In 2006, Smith joined Erith & Belvedere.[4]
Coaching career
editFollowing his playing career, Smith moved into coaching and scouting. Smith has scouted for Braintree Town,[5] Leatherhead,[6] and Reading.[7] In 2017, Smith was named as head coach, under Qayum Shakoor, at Waltham Forest.[7] In 2018, Smith followed Shakoor to Crawley Town under-23's.[8]
References
edit- ^ "Seven sign up". News Shopper. 7 September 2000. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "TP-47 vahvisti hyökkäystään, Peic sai lähteä RoPsista". Yle (in Finnish). 17 April 2005. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Anton Smith". Be Soccer. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Beckenham Town 1–2 Erith & Belvedere". Kentish Football. 12 August 2006. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Australian Winger Scouted by Braintree Town". UK Football Trials. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "16-year-old St. Luce Lands Semi-Pro Trial". UK Football Trials. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Shakoor appointment confirmed". Walthamstow F.C. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ "Crawley Town relaunch U23s team". Crawley & Horley Observer. 12 September 2018. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
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