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'''Alan Smith''' (born 28 October 1980) is an English football coach and former professional [[Association football|footballer]]. Smith first came to prominence as both a [[Forward (association football)#Striker|striker]] and a [[Midfielder#Winger|right winger]], however later became a [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|holding midfielder]].
Smith began his career with hometown club [[Leeds United F.C.|Leeds United]] and became a mainstay in their [[Premier League]] teams between 1998 and 2004. Initially playing as a striker during his [[Elland Road]] days he scored 38 goals in 172 games. In 2004 following the clubs relegation he joined rivals [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]] however, after moving to the club he broke his leg and dislocated his ankle in a match against [[Liverpool F.C.|Liverpool]], whereupon manager [[Alex Ferguson|Sir Alex Ferguson]] converted him to a [[Midfielder#Defensive midfielder|holding midfielder]], a role in which he continued after his transfer to [[Newcastle United F.C.|Newcastle United]]. He later moved to [[Milton Keynes Dons F.C.|Milton Keynes Dons]] for several seasons before signing for [[Notts County F.C.|Notts County]]. He had a short spell as caretaker manager of County in 2017, but later reverted to the role of player-coach after the appointment of [[Kevin Nolan]] as manager.
He has also represented the [[England national football team|England national team]], winning 19 [[Cap (sport)|caps]]. Smith was known for his aggressive mentality on the pitch and his high-pressing style of football and earned a reputation as a hard-tackling player and is noted for his high work rate.
==Early life==
Smith was born and brought up in [[Rothwell, West Yorkshire]], where he attended [[The Rodillian Academy|Rodillian School]].{{citation needed|date=July 2024}}
==Club career==
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His senior FA Premier League debut was as a substitute for Leeds United against Liverpool at [[Anfield]], where he displayed his natural scoring ability by scoring with his first shot of the game, three minutes after coming off the bench.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://www.yorkshireeveningpost.co.uk/sport/football/20-years-unforgettable-alan-smith-debut-anfield-start-leeds-united-love-affair-which-turned-sour-217086 |title=20 years on from an unforgettable Alan Smith debut at Anfield - the start of a Leeds United love affair which turned sour |date=13 November 2018 |work=Yorkshire Evening Post |access-date=28 March 2020 |language=en}}</ref> That goal helped propel him into the 1998–99 English football season, as he was one-half of manager [[David O'Leary]]'s first-choice striker pairing, along with [[Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink]].
Smith continued his run in the Leeds side, as the club began to grow in stature. He showed his class in 2001 while helping to lead the Leeds side through the Champions League, though his experience ended on a sour note as he was sent off in the semi-final. The following season saw Smith switched to the right of midfield, his versatility being utilised by O'Leary, as the Leeds United manager tried to accommodate new signings. 2001 also saw Smith's break into the England national football team squad. An England youth international at multiple levels, Smith made his senior England debut in May 2001. He did not make the final cut for the 2002 FIFA World Cup, and accepted a position with the England Under-21 side. He scored four goals in a UEFA Cup tie at [[Hapoel Tel Aviv F.C.|Hapoel Tel Aviv]] in November 2002.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/uefa_cup/2451471.stm |title=Smith sees off Hapoel |date=14 November 2002 |access-date=15 September 2009 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> He signed a new three-and-a-half
A hometown hero for supporters of Leeds United, Smith won the "Supporter's Player of the Year" award two years running between 2003 and 2004—a first in the club's history. Though his goal tally was not excellent by any means, his willingness to play any role on the pitch and his tireless efforts to save ''The Whites'' from relegation was greatly appreciated by the Leeds fans.
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As Leeds were relegated at the end of the [[2003–04 FA Premier League|2003–04 season]], Smith joined Manchester United for £7 million.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport2/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/3723993.stm |title=Man Utd sign Smith |date=26 May 2004 |website=BBC Sport |language=en-GB |access-date=28 March 2020}}</ref> The second chapter of his career began on 8 August 2004, in the [[2004 FA Community Shield|Community Shield]] clash against [[Arsenal F.C.|Arsenal]], scoring for the club with a swerving volley in the 55th minute, as United lost 3–1. He scored his first league goal against [[Norwich City F.C.|Norwich City]], scoring the winning goal with a "stunning volley" in the 49th minute, having earlier setting up a goal for [[David Bellion]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/3564566.stm |title=Man Utd 2-1 Norwich |date=21 August 2004 |access-date=28 September 2020 |work=BBC}}</ref>
An injury hampered his [[2004–05 FA Premier League|first season]], causing him to miss out on important matches such as the [[
In the summer of 2005, it emerged that Manchester United manager [[Alex Ferguson|Sir Alex Ferguson]] was grooming Smith as a successor to [[Roy Keane]] in the Manchester United midfield. Ferguson stated: "Roy sees characteristics in Alan that he saw in himself as a young player, which could help Alan develop into a very good player in that position."<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4188370.stm |title=Man Utd not planning Ballack bid |date=26 August 2005 |access-date=6 April 2015 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> Smith got his chance to prove his credentials as a replacement for Keane when the Manchester United [[Captain (association football)|captain]] was injured early in the [[2005–06 in English football|2005–06 season]]. Smith began a prolonged run in the midfield 'anchor' role, with little effectiveness. The criticism aimed at Smith and his teammates reached its peak with United's 4–1 defeat away to [[Middlesbrough F.C.|Middlesbrough]] and the subsequent 1–0 defeat to [[Lille OSC|Lille]] in the Champions League.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/4387984.stm |title=Lille 1–0 Man Utd |date=2 November 2005 |access-date=6 April 2015 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> Smith was believed to be one of several Manchester United stars who were heavily criticised by Keane, in an [[MUTV (Manchester United F.C.)|MUTV]] interview that was thought too explosive to be aired and consigned to the [[cutting room floor]] by club officials.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Taylor |first=Daniel |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/nov/01/newsstory.television |title=Keane gagged by United after TV attack on players |date=1 November 2005 |work=The Guardian |access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref><ref>{{Cite news |last=Richardson |first=John |url=http://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/439461/Roy-Keane-s-X-rated-television-rant-that-tore-Manchester-United-to-bits |title=Roy Keane's X-rated television rant that tore Manchester United to bits |date=27 October 2013 |work=Daily Express |access-date=6 April 2015 |publisher=Northern and Shell Media Publications}}</ref> It seemed that Smith's performance in the crucial home match against league leaders Chelsea would be meticulously scrutinised in the light of Keane's damning words. Smith responded in determined fashion, his performance in the 1–0 win resulting in ''[[The Guardian]]'' naming him as the [[man of the match]].<ref>{{Cite news |last=McCarra |first=Kevin |url=https://www.theguardian.com/football/2005/nov/07/match.manchesterunited |title=United come out fighting to resurrect their title challenge |date=7 November 2005 |work=The Guardian |access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref>
He scored only one goal in 33 appearances in 2005–06, in a 3–1 away win over [[Charlton Athletic F.C.|Charlton Athletic]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/4430962.stm |title=Charlton 1–3 Man Utd |date=19 November 2005 |access-date=6 April 2015 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> On 18 February 2006, during a 1–0 defeat by Liverpool at Anfield in the [[2005–06 FA Cup|FA Cup]], Smith broke his leg and dislocated his [[ankle]] while attempting to block a [[Direct free kick|free kick]] from Liverpool's [[John Arne Riise]], an injury described by Ferguson as "one of the worst I've seen".<ref name="agony">{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4731224.stm |title=Smith describes broken leg agony |date=20 February 2006 |access-date=6 April 2015 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> Reports at the time claimed Liverpool fans attacked Smith's ambulance as it left Anfield,<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4742360.stm |title=Smith ambulance attack condemned |date=23 February 2006 |access-date=6 April 2015 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> but Smith has since refuted these claims.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Prentice |first=David |url=https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/former-man-united-striker-alan-5441799 |title=Former Man United striker Alan Smith: My ambulance was NOT attacked by Liverpool fans in 2006 |date=1 April 2015 |work=Daily Mirror |access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> He had an operation the next day, after which it was estimated that he would be out of the game for around nine months.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/m/man_utd/4729134.stm |title=Smith has successful leg surgery |date=19 February 2006 |access-date=6 April 2015 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> A week later, Manchester United beat [[Wigan Athletic F.C.|Wigan Athletic]] 4–0 in the [[2006 Football League Cup
Ahead of the [[2006–07 in English football|2006–07 season]], Ferguson sold Van Nistelrooy to [[Real Madrid
Smith made his first start for eight months in Manchester United's 2–1 away win over [[Crewe Alexandra F.C.|Crewe Alexandra]] in the fourth round of the League Cup.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/6072610.stm |title=Crewe 1–2 Man Utd (aet) |date=25 October 2006 |access-date=6 April 2015 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> However, he was still not fully match-fit and made only one substitute appearance in the next four months. As he continued his training, both [[Cardiff City F.C.|Cardiff City]] and former club Leeds United expressed an interest in signing Smith on loan, but he said he intended to fight for his place in the Manchester United team.<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/c/cardiff_city/6135206.stm |title=Smith rejects Championship loan |date=13 November 2006 |access-date=6 April 2015 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref>
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After a succession of games in which he was either a substitute or substituted himself, Smith played the full 90 minutes of Manchester United's Champions League quarter-final second leg at home to [[A.S. Roma|Roma]] on 10 April 2007 as Manchester United won 7–1; he scored Manchester United's second goal in the 17th minute, his first goal since November 2005.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Bevan |first=Chris |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/europe/6534975.stm |title=Man Utd 7–1 Roma (agg 8–3) |date=10 April 2007 |access-date=6 April 2015 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> He was then named in the starting line-up against [[Manchester City F.C.|Manchester City]] on 5 May 2007; United won the game 1–0<ref>{{Cite news |last=McNulty |first=Phil |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6602881.stm |title=Man City 0–1 Man Utd |date=5 May 2007 |access-date=6 April 2015 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> and were crowned league champions a day later, when Chelsea were held to a 1–1 draw at the [[Emirates Stadium]] against Arsenal.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sinnott |first=John |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/eng_prem/6602893.stm |title=Arsenal 1–1 Chelsea |date=6 May 2007 |access-date=6 April 2015 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref>
Despite falling one game short of the 10 appearances needed to qualify for a Premier League winner's medal, the league granted special dispensation for Smith to receive a medal on the last day of the season.<ref>{{Cite news |last=Ogden |first=Mark |url=https://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/manchester-united/5144535/Manchester-Uniteds-Federico-Macheda-could-miss-out-on-Premier-League-winners-medal.html |title=Manchester United's Federico Macheda could miss out on Premier League winners medal |date=12 April 2009 |work=The Daily Telegraph |access-date=6 April 2015}}</ref> He made his last competitive appearance for Manchester United a week later in the [[2007 FA Cup
===Newcastle United===
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Smith started Newcastle's first four Premier League games due to the injury of [[Danny Guthrie]], Smith partnered [[Joey Barton]] for the 3–0 loss to former club [[Manchester United F.C.|Manchester United]], the 6–0 victory over [[Aston Villa F.C.|Aston Villa]], the 1–1 draw with [[Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C.|Wolverhampton Wanderers]] and the 2–0 loss to [[Blackpool F.C.|Blackpool]]. He lost his place to new signing [[Cheick Tioté]] and the arrival of [[Hatem Ben Arfa]]. Smith was given time in the [[Football League Cup]], where [[Chris Hughton]] gave young players and fringe players such as himself, [[Ryan Taylor (footballer born 1984)|Ryan Taylor]] and [[Peter Løvenkrands]] a chance.
After returning to full training in April 2011, it was reported by assistant manager [[John Carver (footballer)|John Carver]] that
On 7 June 2011, Smith was notified by the Newcastle management that his services would no longer be required, and he was free to leave the club.
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On 8 June 2011, Leeds United chairman [[Ken Bates]] revealed that he was not ruling out a move to acquire Smith subject to his wage demands and fitness.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.skysports.com/story/0,,11678_6969133,00.html |title=Nolan rejects new contract |date=7 June 2011 |access-date=7 June 2011 |publisher=Sky Sports}}</ref> After being made available for transfer, Smith was linked with a move to his former club Leeds United with Leeds manager [[Simon Grayson]] confirming his interest in the player.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://www.yorkshirepost.co.uk/sport/football/leeds-united/grayson_weighs_up_smith_and_woodgate_returning_1_3493364 |title=Grayson weighs up Smith and Woodgate returning |date=18 June 2011 |work=The Yorkshire Post}}</ref>
===Milton Keynes Dons===
On 29 January 2012, Smith joined [[Milton Keynes Dons F.C.|Milton Keynes Dons]] on loan until the end of the season.<ref>{{Cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/16780757.stm |title=Newcastle United's Alan Smith signs for MK Dons |access-date=29 January 2012 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> His first appearance was as a 50th-minute [[Substitute (association football)|substitute]] for [[Adam Chicksen]] on 31 January 2012 in a [[Football League One|League One]] game against [[Sheffield Wednesday F.C.|Sheffield Wednesday]]. The game ended as a 1–1 draw.<ref name="MKDonsdebut">{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16695903 |title=MK Dons 1–1 Sheffield Wednesday |date=31 January 2012 |access-date=3 February 2012 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> He made his first start for the club on 4 February 2012, playing 66 minutes of the 1–1 draw against [[Huddersfield Town A.F.C.|Huddersfield Town]], before being replaced by [[Jabo Ibehre]].<ref name="MKDonsFirstStart">{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/16778970 |title=Huddersfield Town 1–1 MK Dons |date=4 February 2012 |access-date=23 February 2012 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> On 23 February 2012, Smith completed his first full 90 minutes for the Dons in the 2–1 win against [[Bury F.C.|Bury]]. The winning goal of the game came as a result of a penalty which Smith won just before half-time, after he was fouled by Bury goalkeeper [[Cameron Belford]] before [[Dean Bowditch]] duly converted the spot-kick.<ref name="MKDons90mins">{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17023253 |title=MK Dons 2–1 Bury |date=21 February 2012 |work=BBC Sport |access-date=23 February 2012}}</ref> On 21 April, he scored his first goal in five years, in a 1–0 win against [[Sheffield United F.C.|Sheffield United]].<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/17711624 |title=MK Dons 1–0 Sheffield Utd |date=21 April 2012 |website=BBC Sport |access-date=22 April 2012}}</ref> On 15 May 2012 he came on as a substitute for MK Dons in the League One play-off semi-final against Huddersfield Town scoring with a diving header in injury time.
On 31 May 2012, it was reported that MK Dons manager [[Karl Robinson]] had opened talks with Smith's representatives over a permanent move to the club.{{citation needed|date=July 2012}} Smith made 18 appearances after joining the club from Newcastle United in late January, scoring two goals in the process. The move was completed on 10 July, with Smith signing a two-year contract.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18780561 |title=Alan Smith joins MK Dons following Newcastle United exit |date=10 July 2012 |access-date=10 July 2012 |work=BBC Sport}}</ref> Smith has taken control of MK Dons XI sides in the Berks & Bucks Cup, alongside former coach [[Ian Wright]], as well as featuring in the unfamiliar position of centre back for a game. On 16 May 2014 Smith was released from the club along with three other players.
===Notts County===
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==International career==
An England youth international at multiple levels, Smith was called into the [[England national football team|England]] squad for the friendly against [[Italy national football team|Italy]] in November 2000, but later withdrew in order to rest.<ref>{{cite news |date=13 November 2000 |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/l/leeds_united/1021671.stm |title='Sensible' Smith chooses rest |publisher=BBC Sport |access-date=25 October 2008}}</ref> He eventually earned his first [[cap (football)|cap]] in May 2001 in a friendly against [[Mexico national football team|Mexico]], but did not make the final cut for the [[2002 FIFA World Cup]], and continued representing the [[England national under-21 football team|under-21s]]. Smith scored on his full debut against [[Portugal national football team|Portugal]] in September 2002, being set up by Leeds teammate [[Lee Bowyer]]. In a [[UEFA Euro 2004 qualifying|Euro 2004 qualifier]] against [[Macedonia national football team|Macedonia]] in October 2002, he received his first international red card from a second yellow card after a tackle on [[Aleksandar Vasoski]].<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/internationals/england/2331911.stm |publisher=BBC Sport |title=Macedonia hold ragged England |date=16 October 2002}}</ref>
In August 2005, Smith drew some criticism after withdrawing from the England squad to play [[Denmark national football team|Denmark]] (a game England lost 4–1) in order to play for the Manchester United reserves.<ref>{{cite news |title=Alan Smith: Manchester United community |url=http://community.manutd.com/forums/t/2568.aspx?PageIndex=2 |publisher=Talking Reds |date=3 February 2000 |access-date=25 October 2008 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110714032053/http://community.manutd.com/forums/t/2568.aspx?PageIndex=2 |archive-date=14 July 2011 |url-status=dead |df=dmy-all }}</ref> After a prolonged absence from international football, Smith was called up for an [[England
== Post-playing career ==
As of December 2020, Smith lives in the [[Orlando, Florida]] area working with male and female youngsters as a coach at the XL Soccer World Academy.<ref name=":0">{{Cite news|last=Broadbent|first=Rick|title=Fans might not like it but Manchester United and Leeds are similar – they both want blood, sweat and tears|language=en|work=[[The Times]]|url=https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/fans-might-not-like-it-but-manchester-united-and-leeds-are-similar-they-both-want-blood-sweat-and-tears-7d6r96qj8|access-date=2020-12-20|issn=0140-0460}}</ref>
In [[South Korea]] one's "Leeds days" ({{lang|ko|[[wikt:리즈 시절|리즈 시절]]}}, ''Lijeu sijeol'') is a common way to refer to one's prime or heyday; originally in reference to the relative decline in Smith's fortunes after his transfer to a Manchester United team which also featured Korean [[Park Ji-sung]].<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5353290/2024/06/04/leeds-days-understanding-a-korean-cultural-phenomenon-started-by-alan-smith/ |first=Stuart |last=James |title=‘Leeds Days’: Understanding a Korean cultural phenomenon started by Alan Smith |date=4 June 2024 |access-date=5 June 2024 |website=The Athletic |publisher=The New York Times }}</ref>
==Career statistics==
===Club===
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==Honours==
'''Leeds United'''
*[[FA Youth Cup]]: [[FA Youth Cup Finals of the 1990s|1996–97]]<ref>{{Cite web |url=http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/04/11/leeds-uniteds-1997-fa-youth-cup-winners-where-are-they-now/ |title=Leeds United's 1997 FA Youth Cup winners: Where are they now? |date=16 April 2017 |access-date=20 July 2017 |archive-date=26 June 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180626192635/http://www.hitc.com/en-gb/2017/04/11/leeds-uniteds-1997-fa-youth-cup-winners-where-are-they-now/ |url-status=dead }}</ref>
'''Manchester United'''
*[[Premier League]]: [[2006–07 FA Premier League|2006–07]]<ref name=PL>{{cite web |url=https://www.premierleague.com/players/1412/Alan-Smith/overview |title=Alan Smith: Overview |publisher=Premier League |access-date=18 April 2018}}</ref>
*[[EFL Cup|Football League Cup]]: [[2005–06 Football League Cup|2005–06]]<ref>{{cite news |url=http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/league_cup/4727118.stm |title=Man Utd ease to Carling Cup glory |website=BBC Sport |date=26 February 2006 |access-date=18 April 2018}}</ref>
'''Newcastle United'''''
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