He found it difficult to settle in a turbulent time under new manager Terry Butcher, but after Butcher's sacking in December 2007, his assistant Andy Scott took over and Smith finished the season ever-present in the team.
Smith had trouble adapting to a volatile situation with new manager Terry Butcher. However, following Butcher's dismissal in December 2007, Andy Scott, his assistant, took charge, and Smith remained an integral part of the team for the remainder of the season.