Player Profile: William Smith

Team: First

Position: Attacker

Sponsor: Kerbside

How long have you been with Cranleigh FC, and what brought you to the club?

I have been with Cranleigh FC for four years now.

What do you love most about representing Cranleigh FC?

Being part of such a competitive team, challenging in the top half of the league table.

What’s the best piece of advice you’ve been given in football?

Not sure – there has been too many to choose from over the years!

Which professional footballer, past or present, do you admire and why?

As a Newcastle fan growing up, I would have to say Papiss Cisse. He used to score amazing goals; including two away at Stamford Bridge, which I was in the away end for!

What advice would you give to younger players on becoming better footballers?

Practice every day you can! I used to play in the garden most days, rain or shine, and that really helped improve my technical ability.