Written by: Dave Usher

JAMES SMITH PROFILE

DATE OF BIRTH	17/10/85
NATIONALITY	ENGLISH
POSITION	CENTRE BACK
INT'NL HONOURS	NONE

Strong and commanding centre half and skipper of the side. Was a regular during last season's unbeaten campaign, and a lot will be excpected of him this season. Solid and dependable.

Update: James quit the Academy at the end of 2003 after being told he was unlikely to be offered pro terms at the end of the season.