Mansfield Town attacking player Adam Smith has joined the Shots on a one-month loan.
The 26-year-old, who is really called Nathan, but is known by his middle name, began his career as a scholar at Chesterfield making his debute in November 2002, before signed a two-year professional contract with the Spireites in the summer of 2004.
After a brief loan spell with Lincoln City in January 2008, Adam left Saltergate that summer and, following trials at Darlington and Wrexham (whose caretaker manager at the time was ex-Aldershot FC striker Martin Foyle), he joined Blue Square North side Gainsborough Trinity.
He immediately stood out and was reunited with Foyle in the November, when he became the first signing made by the newly-appointed York City manager. The move was initially a loan and became permanent two months later after a well-publicised period of wrangling between the two clubs; Adam finished the 2008-09 season with two goals from 17 appearances, but missed out on City’s FA Trophy final appearance due to being cup-tied.
Having overcome back injuries at the start of 2009-10 season, he played 27 times in the Minstermen's side that finished fifth in the Conference Premier before losing to Luton Town in the play-off semi-finals and was offered a new contract at KitKat Crescent in the summer of 2010.
However, he turned it down in favour of a move to divisional rivals Mansfield Town, who were managed by David Holdsworth, twin brother of future Shots manager Dean.
Adam played 33 games for the Stags in all competitions in 2010-11, netting six goals and has made three substitute appearances this season.
Speaking to the clubs official website, the Premium Shots, Adam said: "I am really excited to be here and it is good to be back in the Football League. I have been really impressed with the club and the facilities are excellent."
Boss Dean Holdsworth added, "I am delighted to sign Adam. He will provide excellent competition for places as an attacking option either through the middle or on either side."
Source: FOOTYMAD
