As a young child Smith played as a central midfielder, before converting to a striker at age 12. [4] At 5 feet 8 inches (1.73 m), Smith is shorter than the average Premier League footballer. [38] He is a quick player capable of kicking the ball with his weaker left foot, [39] and prefers being part of a team that plays passing football, than one that employs a more direct style. [40] Upon signing him for Portsmouth, then-manager Paul Hart said of Smith:
I’ve liked Tommy for a long time. He’s clever, infectious, enthusiastic and a hard worker. He can play as a centre-forward, behind the centre-forward or out wide, so covers a lot of positions. He’s going to be a great asset to us
I’ve liked Tommy for a long time. He’s clever, infectious, enthusiastic and a hard worker. He can play as a centre-forward, behind the centre-forward or out wide, so covers a lot of positions. He’s going to be a great asset to us
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