Born
Glasgow
David Smith
Biography
David attended Abronhill High School in Cumbernauld and joined the Hearts youth setup aged 10. A member of Hearts under 19 team, David made his first team debut as a substitute against Dundee United on 15 May 2011. On 21 November 2011, David joined Scottish First Division side Raith Rovers on loan for a month, making his debut on 26 November 2011 scoring their second goal in a 3–2 win against Hamilton. After six appearances on 4 January 2012, his loan was extended for another month. He returned to Hearts on 30 January 2012. On 31 August 2012, he returned…Read moreRead less
David attended Abronhill High School in Cumbernauld and joined the Hearts youth setup aged 10. A member of Hearts under 19 team, David made his first team debut as a substitute against Dundee United on 15 May 2011.
On 21 November 2011, David joined Scottish First Division side Raith Rovers on loan for a month, making his debut on 26 November 2011 scoring their second goal in a 3–2 win against Hamilton. After six appearances on 4 January 2012, his loan was extended for another month. He returned to Hearts on 30 January 2012. On 31 August 2012, he returned to the club on loan.
On 1 September 2014, David moved to Falkirk, signing a two-year contract. He made his debut on 13 September 2014, as Falkirk drew 1–1 with Queen of the South.
After leaving Falkirk, David signed for Scottish Championship rivals Dumbarton in June 2016.
He played in every match of the 2016/17 season as the Sons retained their Championship status. David was released in May 2018 and shortly after, signed for Stranraer.
On 21 November 2011, David joined Scottish First Division side Raith Rovers on loan for a month, making his debut on 26 November 2011 scoring their second goal in a 3–2 win against Hamilton. After six appearances on 4 January 2012, his loan was extended for another month. He returned to Hearts on 30 January 2012. On 31 August 2012, he returned to the club on loan.
On 1 September 2014, David moved to Falkirk, signing a two-year contract. He made his debut on 13 September 2014, as Falkirk drew 1–1 with Queen of the South.
After leaving Falkirk, David signed for Scottish Championship rivals Dumbarton in June 2016.
He played in every match of the 2016/17 season as the Sons retained their Championship status. David was released in May 2018 and shortly after, signed for Stranraer.
Statistics
- Apps
- 64 (8)
- Goals
- 2
- 5
- -
- Goals/game
- 0.03
- Minutes
- 5771
- Seasons
- 2
Club spells
First Spell
Joined: 27 Jun 2016 · Left: 16 May 2018
Other clubs played for
Managers played under
| Manager | First appearance | Most recent appearance | Apps |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stevie Aitken | 16 Jul 2016 | 13 May 2018 | 64 (8) |
Squad numbers by season
Timeline
Signed
First competitive appearance
Forfar Athletic 2–2 Dumbarton· League Cup · Station Park
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First competitive goal
Dumbarton 3–3 Peterhead· League Cup · Cheaper Insurance Direct Stadium
Last goal
Dundee United 1–1 Dumbarton· Championship · Tannadice Park
Last appearance
Dumbarton 0–2 Alloa Athletic· Championship Play Offs · C & G Systems Stadium
Recorded contract end
Appearances (72)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2018 | Dumbarton | 0–2 a.e.t. | Alloa Athletic | Championship Play Offs2017-18 | L |
| 9 May 2018 | Alloa Athletic | 0–1 | Dumbarton | Championship Play Offs2017-18 | W |
| 5 May 2018 | Dumbarton | 1–1 | Arbroath | Championship Play Offs2017-18 | D |
| 2 May 2018 | Arbroath | 1–2 | Dumbarton | Championship Play Offs2017-18 | W |
| 28 Apr 2018 | Dunfermline Ath | 4–0 | Dumbarton | Championship2017-18 | L |
| 21 Apr 2018 | Dumbarton | 2–5 | Falkirk | Championship2017-18 | L |
| 27 Mar 2018 | St Mirren | 5–0 | Dumbarton | Championship2017-18 | L |
| 24 Mar 2018Neutral venue | Dumbarton | 0–1 | Inverness CT | Challenge Cup2017-18 | L |
| 17 Mar 2018 | Brechin City | 1–3 | Dumbarton | Championship2017-18 | W |
| 20 Feb 2018 | Dumbarton | 0–1 | Morton | Championship2017-18 | L |
| 17 Feb 2018 | The New Saints | 1–2 | Dumbarton | Challenge Cup2017-18 | W |
| 10 Feb 2018 | Morton | 3–0 | Dumbarton | Scottish Cup2017-18 | L |
| 27 Jan 2018 | Livingston | 2–0 | Dumbarton | Championship2017-18 | L |
| 23 Jan 2018 | Peterhead | 2–3 | Dumbarton | Scottish Cup2017-18 | W |
| 13 Jan 2018 | Dumbarton | 0–2 | St Mirren | Championship2017-18 | L |
| 6 Jan 2018 | Dumbarton | 0–1 | Dunfermline Ath | Championship2017-18 | L |
| 2 Jan 2018 | QOS | 0–0 | Dumbarton | Championship2017-18 | D |
| 26 Dec 2017 | Dumbarton | 1–4 | Livingston | Championship2017-18 | L |
| 23 Dec 2017 | Dumbarton | 0–0 | Falkirk | Championship2017-18 | D |
| 16 Sep 2017 | Dumbarton | 2–1 | Brechin City | Championship2017-18 | W |
| 9 Sep 2017 | Dundee Utd | 1–1 | Dumbarton | Championship2017-18 | D |
| 26 Aug 2017 | Dumbarton | 0–4 | Dunfermline Ath | Championship2017-18 | L |
| 19 Aug 2017 | QOS | 1–0 | Dumbarton | Championship2017-18 | L |
| 12 Aug 2017 | Falkirk | 1–1 | Dumbarton | Championship2017-18 | D |
| 5 Aug 2017 | Dumbarton | 0–0 | Morton | Championship2017-18 | D |
| 29 Jul 2017 | Kilmarnock | 3–0 | Dumbarton | League Cup2017-18 | L |
| 25 Jul 2017 | Dumbarton | 0–0 3–4 pens | Annan Athletic | League Cup2017-18 | L |
| 22 Jul 2017 | Clyde | 2–1 | Dumbarton | League Cup2017-18 | L |
| 18 Jul 2017 | Dumbarton | 1–3 | Ayr Utd | League Cup2017-18 | L |
| 6 May 2017 | Dumbarton | 0–1 | Falkirk | Championship2016-17 | L |
Goals scored (2)
| Date | Home | Score | Away | Competition | Result | Minute |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2017 | Dundee Utd | 1–1 | Dumbarton | Championship2017-18 | D | 4′ |
| 30 Jul 2016 | Dumbarton | 3–3 5–6 pens | Peterhead | League Cup2016-17 | L | 36′ |