 He later had brief stays at Union Royale Namur (Belgium), Carrick Rangers, Crusaders, and Mora (Portugal).He began his coaching career as Bruno Ribeiro's assistant at Mora, and later followed him to Pinhalnovense, Ludogorets Razgrad (Bulgaria), Académico de Viseu, and Port Vale.Smith began his career in the Irish League First Division with Ballyclare Comrades, before he was signed by English First Division side Sheffield United in September 1999.