Before joining Villa, Smith had a brief loan spell with St Johnstone in 2024. His performance in the lower leagues has not gone unnoticed, as he was called up to the Scotland U21 team for the first time in October last year.
When asked about his decision to join Barrow, Smith expressed his excitement to start training, playing games, and advancing his career. He believes that this move will be beneficial for him at this stage of his development.