 Smith made one appearance for the Scotland B team during this time, playing in a 1–1 draw with the Republic of Ireland B team in November 2007.He was part of the Motherwell side that finished third in the SPL in the 2007–08 season, qualifying for the 2008–09 UEFA Cup.On 1 July 2009, Smith transferred to English League One side Brighton & Hove Albion, signing a two-year contract.