On 8 April 2009, he was released from Carlisle United by mutual consent after not making a single first team appearance under new boss Greg Abbott who later denied any fall-out with Smith even though impressing in reserve games out of position.
On 8 April 2009, he was released from Carlisle United by mutual agreement after failing to make a single first-team appearance under new manager Greg Abbott who later refuted any conflict with Smith despite the player's performance in reserve games played out of position.