Name:	Paul Smith
Nationality:	English
Date of Birth:	17/12/1979
Height:	6' 3" (191cm)
Weight:	14st 0lbs (88.98kg)
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Clubs:	Brentford, Southampton
Position:	Goalkeeper

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The part he played in Forest's promotion to the Championship simply cannot be under-estimated.

Not only was the goalkeeper an ever-present in Colin Calderwood's side but he also claimed no fewer than 25 clean sheets - an achievement that earned him the PUMA Golden Glove award for League One.

He has been a model of consistency since moving to The City Ground from Southampton in the summer of 2006.

'Smudger' wasted no time in establishing himself as the club's first choice 'keeper, clocking-up 52 appearances in his first season with the club.

He played in the Premiership for his previous club Southampton, who paid Brentford £500,000 to secure his services in 2004.

He moved to the south coast as understudy to Antti Niemi but made 22 appearances for The Saints and was reportedly at one stage on the brink of inclusion in the England squad.

Forest debut: August 5, 2006 v Bradford City (League 1)