New England Revolution Star Makes Debut

24th October 2009

The prolonged transfer of Khano Smith has finally been completed in time for the winger to make his debut in today's (Saturday's) match at home to Torquay United.

It is almost two weeks since terms had been agreed with Smith but the deal was held up by red tape as Lincoln awaited international clearance from the US Soccer Federation before they could formally announce the transfer. After an unexpected delay, that clearance finally came through in time for Smith to take a place in The Imps' starting line-up. He will remain at the club until at least the New Year.

28-year-old Smith is a Bermudian international having played 24 times for his country, scoring 8 goals since 2003. He is described as one of his country's most famous players, having established himself in Major League Soccer (MLS) in the US.

Speaking of Smith, who is a winger, Sutton said: "He has a trick and he can go past people, so weighing it all up, he certainly has something to offer."

In America he has been described as a "solid player", but unfortunately for whatever reason, his time in the MLS ended badly when he was "waived" by New York Red Bulls in July. From a brief search on Google, Smith is not held in any great esteem by New York Red Bulls fans who appear to question his signing from Seattle Sounders in exchange for "allocation money" - (they have a complex transfer system in the US!). He started just six games for the Red Bulls, making an additional two substitute appearances but failed to score a goal.

Looking further back in Smith's career, he appears to have enjoyed happier times playing for New England Revolution between 2005 - 2008. While at New England Revolution, he scored 8 goals in 85 appearances. It was here that he was converted from a striker to a winger mainly as he has blistering pace and is a good crosser of the ball.

Prior to joining the MLS, he was a sensation in Bermuda, where he scored 15 goals in 28 appearances for Dandy Town Hornets.

Since leaving Red Bulls, Smith has been trialling in England both with Lincoln City (obviously) and Southend United, where he featured for their reserve side.

Apparently, Smith lists his favourite moment in football as scoring his first goal for Bermuda. Lets hope that he has some more favourite moments with Lincoln City; I wish him well.

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