Smith, Keith

Birth Date

17th October 1963

Birthplace

Sheffield, Yorkshire

Occupation

Forward

Biographical Text

Keith Smith was twenty-five and playing for Alfreton Town when he was given an opportunity by Exeter City in 1989. Scoring twice on his debut, but not again, he later returned to Alfreton. 

Formerly a schoolboy player with Chesterfield, Smith wasn’t offered terms and moved into non-league football. He was playing for Alfreton Town and working as a self-employed hairdresser when he was given a trial by Exeter City in January 1989.

The then 25-year-old signed a contract until the end of the season, making an impressive debut when scoring twice as a substitute in the 5-1 home win over Rochdale on 28 January 1989. These were to be the only goals he scored for the club and, used mainly as a substitute during his time at St James' Park, was not offered a new cvntract. 

He then signed for Alfreton Town for whom, in his two spells, he  played 120 times scoring 31 goals.

Appearances

2

Appearances as Substitute

13

Goals

2

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