Andrew James Smart (born 17 March 1986) is an English footballer who last played for Ramsbottom United. He has previously played for Macclesfield Town in the Football League.

Andrew Smart
Personal information
Full name Andrew James Smart
Date of birth (1986-03-17) 17 March 1986 (age 38)
Place of birth Wythenshawe, Manchester, England
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Youth career
2003–2005 Macclesfield Town
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2005–2007 Macclesfield Town 9 (0)
2007Northwich Victoria (loan) 18 (1)
2007–2010 Stalybridge Celtic 90 (15)
2010–2011 Hyde 36 (7)
2011–2012 Trafford ? (?)
2012 Altrincham 7 (0)
2012–2014 Trafford ? (?)
2014 Salford City 3 (0)
2014–2015 Trafford ? (?)
2015 Glossop North End 13 (0)
2016 Ramsbottom United ? (?)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 February 2016

Career

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Macclesfield Town

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Born in Wythenshawe, Manchester, Smart came from the youth system at Macclesfield Town and in 2005 he made it into the first team squad.[1] He stayed there for two-years making only nine appearances and not scoring. In 2007, he went out on loan to Northwich Victoria making 18 appearances scoring 1 goal. He was released on his return to Macclesfield.

Stalybridge Celtic

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After his release from Macclesfield Town he joined Conference North side Stalybridge Celtic and he stayed there for two-years where he was more of a first team regular making almost 100 league appearances for them before his move to Hyde.[2]

Hyde

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On 2 July 2010, Smart completed his move to Hyde.[3] He made his debut on 17 July 2010, in a 2–0 pre-season defeat to Manchester City Reserves.[4] He scored his first goal for Hyde on 21 August 2010, in a 5–1 defeat to Alfreton Town.[5] He made it two Hyde goals four days later when he converted penalty in the 3–1 defeat to local rivals Droylsden.[6] In April 2011, he was awarded with the Jack Harrop trophy for leading scorer, after he finished as Hyde's top goalscorer for the 2010–11 season.[7]

He left Hyde during the summer of 2011 as part of a mass clear out at the club. He joined Trafford.FC, before signing for Altrincham in March 2012.[8] He rejoined Trafford for the start of the 2012–2013 season.

In the summer of 2014 he moved to Salford City. He made his club debut in the opening league match of the season on 16 August as Salford beat Scarborough Athletic 4–1.[9] In September 2014 he rejoined Trafford.

He joined Ramsbottom United in 2016 from Glossop North End.[10]

References

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  1. ^ "Andrew Smart". hydefc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 12 June 2012. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  2. ^ "Andrew Smart – First Team". Stalybridge Celtic. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  3. ^ "New Signings". hydefc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  4. ^ "Hyde 0-2 Manchester City". hydefc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 26 July 2010. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  5. ^ "Match Details: Hyde 1-5 Alfreton Town". hydefc.co.uk. 21 August 2010. Archived from the original on 24 August 2010. Retrieved 21 August 2010.
  6. ^ "Droylsden 3-1 Hyde". Hyde FC. 25 August 2010. Retrieved 25 August 2010.[permanent dead link]
  7. ^ "Awards Night". hydefc.co.uk. Archived from the original on 6 June 2011. Retrieved 27 April 2011.
  8. ^ "Alty Files".
  9. ^ "Seddon Strikes Secure Points for Salford". Salford City FC. Archived from the original on 19 August 2014. Retrieved 18 August 2014.
  10. ^ "Rammyunited.co.uk".
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