But there’s so much talent in National League

ONE V ONE A PLAYER’S UPS AND DOWNS IN THE BEAUTIFUL GAME
RUSS PENN

ALKS TO WREXHAM DEFENDER MANNY SMITH

MANNING THE FORT: Manny Smith in action for Gateshead, best mate Troy Deeney, inset left, and his beard-grooming business, right

PICTURE: Matt Bristow
It’s been just over 10 years since Manny Smith made his professional debut in the football league for Walsall. Since then, the big defender has played over 150 games in League One and the same amount in the National League. I caught up with my former Gateshead and Wrexham...