Smith again became a very popular figure at the club, quickly establishing himself as first team captain. In the conclusion to the 2010–11 season with Rushall seeking promotion Smith was injured in an away game at Romulus in the closing weeks of the season.
Smith gained popularity and became the first-team captain at the club. During the 2010–11 season's conclusion when Rushall was seeking promotion, Smith suffered an injury while playing for them against Romulus during the last few weeks of the season.