Matt Smith (left)
The captain of the University football team, Matt Smith, has signed professional terms with Oldham Athletic. The six-foot-six centre forward has signed a two-year deal at Boundary Park. He is currently completing the final year of his degree in International Management with American Business Studies at Manchester Business School. The 21-year-old striker has had a remarkable season, scoring 23 goals in the Conference North, but this is his first shot at full-time football. Matt said: "I heard there was interest from a number of clubs, but the most came from Oldham. After speaking to (manager) Paul Dickov, I was convinced Oldham Athletic was the club for me. It is up to me to work hard, and if I do, I am confident I can make the step-up." Matt signed for non-league Solihull Moors in February and scored 12 goals in just 14 games, as the team finished just outside the Play Off places, catching the attention of several Football League sides.
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