Matthew Smithard

Matthew Smithard (born 13 June 1976) is an English former professional footballer who played as a midfielder.

Matthew Smithard

Personal information
Full name	Matthew Smithard
Date of birth	(1976-06-13) 13 June 1976 (age 49)
Place of birth	Leeds, England
Position	Midfielder
Youth career
1992–1996	Leeds United
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1996–1997	Bradford City	1	(0)
1997–1999	Farsley Celtic	?	(?)
1999–2002	Ossett Town	?	(?)
2002–2004	Farsley Celtic	?	(?)
2004–2006	Guiseley	?	(?)
Total		?	(?)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

Career

Born in Leeds, Smithard began his career with the youth team of hometown club Leeds United, winning the 1993 FA Youth Cup.^[1] However, he never played a first-team game for the club, and Smithard began his professional career during the 1996–97 season with Bradford City, making one appearance for them in the Football League.^[2] After dropping down to non-League football due to injury,^[1] Smithard played with a number of teams including Farsley Celtic, Ossett Town and Guiseley.^[1][3]