Date of birth | 17 December 1979 |
Place of birth | Epsom |
Nationality | English |
Weight | 89 kg |
Height | 1.93 m |
Position | Goalkeeper |
Paul Smith was understudy to Olafur Gottskalksson as Brentford goalkeeper in 2000-01.
He made two brief appearances in the first team from the subs' bench, coming on for the final five minutes of the league game at Bury in January, and playing the final half hour of the LDV Vans Trophy Southern Area final when he achieved instant hero status with the Bees' fans by making a miraculous save to deny Southend an equaliser.
Paul agreed a new two-year deal with Brentford in July 2003 but was transferred to Southampton in January 2004 with a contract to June 2008.
He joined Nottingham Forest in July 2006 with a three-year contract that was extended to June 2010 in July 2008 and to June 2012 in December 2009.
Paul joined Southend United in August 2012 with a two-year contract that was extended to June 2015 in June 2014 and to June 2016 in July 2015.
Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
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Walton and Hersham | 01 Jul 1997 | 02 Jul 1998 | |
Charlton Athletic | 02 Jul 1998 | 30 Jun 1999 | |
Walton and Hersham | 01 Jul 1999 | 03 Jan 2000 | |
Carshalton Athletic | 03 Jan 2000 | 27 Jul 2000 | |
Brentford | 27 Jul 2000 | 28 Jan 2004 | |
Tottenham Hotspur | 01 Dec 2003 | 05 Dec 2003 | T |
Portsmouth | 12 Jan 2004 | 16 Jan 2004 | T |
Southampton | 28 Jan 2004 | 11 Jul 2006 | |
Nottingham Forest | 11 Jul 2006 | 30 Jun 2012 | |
Middlesbrough | 08 Mar 2011 | 09 May 2011 | L |
Southend United | 18 Aug 2012 | 30 Jun 2016 |
Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
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2000-01 | Brentford | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 |
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2000-01 | Brentford | League Division 2 | 1 | 5 | ||||
2001-02 | Brentford | LDV Vans Trophy | 1 | 1 | ||||
2001-02 | Brentford | League Division 2 | 18 | 8 | 11 | |||
2001-02 | Brentford | League Division 2 Play-Offs | 3 | 2 | ||||
2002-03 | Brentford | FA Cup | 4 | 1 | 6 | |||
2002-03 | Brentford | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 3 | ||||
2002-03 | Brentford | League Cup | 2 | 7 | ||||
2002-03 | Brentford | League Division 2 | 43 | 9 | 53 | |||
2003-04 | Brentford | FA Cup | 2 | 4 | ||||
2003-04 | Brentford | LDV Vans Trophy | 2 | 6 | ||||
2003-04 | Brentford | League Cup | 1 | 4 |
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2003-04 | Brentford | League Division 2 | 24 | 1 | 36 |
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2004-05 | Southampton | FA Cup | 3 | 7 | ||||
2004-05 | Southampton | Premier League | 5 | 1 |
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2005-06 | Southampton | FA Cup | 1 | 2 | ||||
2005-06 | Southampton | League Championship | 9 | 1 |
1 | 14 | ||
2005-06 | Southampton | League Cup | 2 | 1 | 1 | |||
2006-07 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | 4 | 3 | 3 | |||
2006-07 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 1 | 1 | ||||
2006-07 | Nottingham Forest | League One | 45 | 15 | 39 | |||
2006-07 | Nottingham Forest | League One Play-Offs | 2 | 1 | 4 | |||
2007-08 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | |||
2007-08 | Nottingham Forest | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | 2 | ||||
2007-08 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 2 | 3 | ||||
2007-08 | Nottingham Forest | League One | 46 | 18 | 29 | |||
2008-09 | Nottingham Forest | FA Cup | 3 | 1 | 4 | |||
2008-09 | Nottingham Forest | League Championship | 28 | 4 | 40 | |||
2008-09 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 2 | 1 | 2 | |||
2009-10 | Nottingham Forest | League Championship | 1 | 2 | ||||
2009-10 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 3 | 1 | 2 | |||
2010-11 | Middlesbrough | League Championship | 10 | 16 | ||||
2011-12 | Nottingham Forest | League Cup | 1 | 3 | ||||
2012-13 | Southend United | FA Cup | 4 | 1 | 4 | |||
2012-13 | Southend United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 7 | 2 | 9 | |||
2012-13 | Southend United | League Two | 34 | 6 | 40 | |||
2013-14 | Southend United | Johnstones Paint Trophy | 1 | 5 | ||||
2014-15 | Southend United | League Cup | 1 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
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20 Mar 2001 | Brentford v Southend United | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Final - southern section (2nd leg) |
01 May 2001 | Swansea City v Brentford | L | 6-0 | League Division 2 | |
17 Oct 2001 | Wycombe Wanderers v Brentford | L | 1-0 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
24 Jan 2002 | Brentford v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
02 Feb 2002 | Colchester United v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
09 Feb 2002 | Brentford v AFC Bournemouth | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
12 Feb 2002 | Brentford v Cardiff City | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
16 Feb 2002 | Peterborough United v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
23 Feb 2002 | Brentford v Notts County | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
26 Feb 2002 | Oldham Athletic v Brentford | L | 3-2 | League Division 2 | |
02 Mar 2002 | Bristol City v Brentford | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
05 Mar 2002 | Brentford v Swindon Town | W | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
09 Mar 2002 | Wrexham v Brentford | W | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
12 Mar 2002 | Brentford v Chesterfield | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
16 Mar 2002 | Brentford v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
19 Mar 2002 | Blackpool v Brentford | W | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
30 Mar 2002 | Brentford v Stoke City | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
01 Apr 2002 | Bury v Brentford | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
06 Apr 2002 | Brentford v Huddersfield Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
13 Apr 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Brentford | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
20 Apr 2002 | Brentford v Reading | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
28 Apr 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Brentford | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 1st leg |
01 May 2002 | Brentford v Huddersfield Town | W |
2-1 Agg: 2-1 |
League Division 2 Play-Offs | Semi-final 2nd leg |
11 May 2002 | Brentford v Stoke City | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 Play-Offs | Final |
10 Aug 2002 | Huddersfield Town v Brentford | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
13 Aug 2002 | Brentford v Bristol City | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
17 Aug 2002 | Brentford v Oldham Athletic | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
24 Aug 2002 | Colchester United v Brentford | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
26 Aug 2002 | Brentford v Swindon Town | W | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
31 Aug 2002 | Notts County v Brentford | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
07 Sep 2002 | Brentford v Luton Town | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
10 Sep 2002 | AFC Bournemouth v Brentford | W | 3-3 (4-2) | League Cup | 1st round |
14 Sep 2002 | Tranmere Rovers v Brentford | L | 3-1 | League Division 2 | |
17 Sep 2002 | Cardiff City v Brentford | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
21 Sep 2002 | Brentford v Wycombe Wanderers | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
28 Sep 2002 | Peterborough United v Brentford | L | 5-1 | League Division 2 | |
01 Oct 2002 | Brentford v Middlesbrough | L | 1-4 | League Cup | 2nd round |
05 Oct 2002 | Brentford v Barnsley | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
12 Oct 2002 | Northampton Town v Brentford | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
19 Oct 2002 | Brentford v Port Vale | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
26 Oct 2002 | Stockport County v Brentford | W | 2-3 | League Division 2 | |
29 Oct 2002 | Brentford v Plymouth Argyle | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
02 Nov 2002 | Brentford v Blackpool | W | 5-0 | League Division 2 | |
09 Nov 2002 | Crewe Alexandra v Brentford | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
16 Nov 2002 | Wycombe Wanderers v Brentford | W | 2-4 | FA Cup | 1st round |
23 Nov 2002 | Brentford v Wigan Athletic | L | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
30 Nov 2002 | Cheltenham Town v Brentford | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
07 Dec 2002 | York City v Brentford | W | 1-2 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
10 Dec 2002 | Brentford v Kidderminster Harriers | W | 2-1 | LDV Vans Trophy | Quarter-final - southern section |
14 Dec 2002 | Brentford v Chesterfield | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
21 Dec 2002 | Queens Park Rangers v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
04 Jan 2003 | Brentford v Derby County | W | 1-0 | FA Cup | 3rd round |
14 Jan 2003 | Oldham Athletic v Brentford | L | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
18 Jan 2003 | Brentford v Notts County | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
21 Jan 2003 | Brentford v Cambridge United | L | 1-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | Semi-final - southern section |
25 Jan 2003 | Brentford v Burnley | L | 0-3 | FA Cup | 4th round |
04 Feb 2003 | Mansfield Town v Brentford | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
08 Feb 2003 | Brentford v Crewe Alexandra | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
11 Feb 2003 | Bristol City v Brentford | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
15 Feb 2003 | Blackpool v Brentford | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
22 Feb 2003 | Luton Town v Brentford | W | 0-1 | League Division 2 | |
25 Feb 2003 | Brentford v Huddersfield Town | W | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
01 Mar 2003 | Brentford v Tranmere Rovers | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
04 Mar 2003 | Brentford v Cardiff City | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
08 Mar 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Brentford | L | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
11 Mar 2003 | Brentford v Colchester United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
15 Mar 2003 | Brentford v Stockport County | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
18 Mar 2003 | Port Vale v Brentford | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
22 Mar 2003 | Plymouth Argyle v Brentford | L | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
29 Mar 2003 | Brentford v Northampton Town | W | 3-0 | League Division 2 | |
05 Apr 2003 | Brentford v Cheltenham Town | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
12 Apr 2003 | Wigan Athletic v Brentford | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
19 Apr 2003 | Brentford v Queens Park Rangers | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
21 Apr 2003 | Chesterfield v Brentford | W | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
03 May 2003 | Brentford v Peterborough United | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
09 Aug 2003 | Tranmere Rovers v Brentford | L | 4-1 | League Division 2 | |
12 Aug 2003 | West Bromwich Albion v Brentford | L | 4-0 | League Cup | 1st round |
16 Aug 2003 | Brentford v Peterborough United | L | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
23 Aug 2003 | Wrexham v Brentford | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
25 Aug 2003 | Brentford v Oldham Athletic | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
16 Sep 2003 | Brentford v Blackpool | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 | |
20 Sep 2003 | Brentford v Hartlepool United | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
27 Sep 2003 | Chesterfield v Brentford | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
30 Sep 2003 | Colchester United v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
04 Oct 2003 | Brentford v Sheffield Wednesday | L | 0-3 | League Division 2 | |
14 Oct 2003 | Barnet v Brentford | D | 3-3 | LDV Vans Trophy | 1st round - southern section |
18 Oct 2003 | Brentford v Luton Town | W | 4-2 | League Division 2 | |
21 Oct 2003 | Brentford v Brighton and Hove Albion | W | 4-0 | League Division 2 | |
25 Oct 2003 | Notts County v Brentford | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
01 Nov 2003 | Brentford v Barnsley | W | 2-1 | League Division 2 | |
04 Nov 2003 | Peterborough United v Brentford | L | 3-2 | LDV Vans Trophy | 2nd round - southern section |
08 Nov 2003 | Brentford v Gainsborough Trinity | W | 7-1 | FA Cup | 1st round |
11 Nov 2003 | Queens Park Rangers v Brentford | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
15 Nov 2003 | Wycombe Wanderers v Brentford | W | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
22 Nov 2003 | Brentford v Grimsby Town | L | 1-3 | League Division 2 | |
29 Nov 2003 | AFC Bournemouth v Brentford | L | 1-0 | League Division 2 | |
06 Dec 2003 | Telford United v Brentford | L | 3-0 | FA Cup | 2nd round |
13 Dec 2003 | Stockport County v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
20 Dec 2003 | Brentford v Swindon Town | L | 0-2 | League Division 2 | |
26 Dec 2003 | Brentford v Bristol City | L | 1-2 | League Division 2 | |
28 Dec 2003 | Plymouth Argyle v Brentford | L | 2-0 | League Division 2 | |
03 Jan 2004 | Oldham Athletic v Brentford | D | 1-1 | League Division 2 | |
10 Jan 2004 | Brentford v Tranmere Rovers | D | 2-2 | League Division 2 | |
17 Jan 2004 | Peterborough United v Brentford | D | 0-0 | League Division 2 |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.