smith completed his free transfer move to conference premier club forest green rovers on 3 july 2007 and became an influential member of the squad during his three-year stay at the club. he was a part of the side that made it to the fa cup third round during the 2008–09 season and scored in forest green's 4–3 loss to derby county on 3 january 2009. smith made 134 appearances for forest green in all competitions.