Martin Gerald Smith (25 Sep 1957 - 24 Feb 2016)

A good friend over the years, a sad loss he will be greatly missed.

A top fella who will be greatly missed. I had the pleasure of meeting Martin years ago when I first broke into the Leicester city team as a fresh faced young boy, After my debut Martin joked as I left the stadium.. I looked 12yrs old, haha, and this started us both on a path of banter that we enjoyed for the next 15yrs, only stopping the day he sadly passed away, he wrote a heart felt message to me, saying he had enjoyed our exchanges over the years and he thought I was a good guy, which makes me immensely proud that a nice fella like Martin thought so highly of me and I wish I had the time to of expressed how highly I thought of him, he will be missed greatly, especially the banter. RIP Mart (fatoldandbearded) no abuse, that was his Twitter handle haha.. Come on, you can tell the man had banter. God Bless x Matt piper

So very sad for your loss

I had never personally met Martin but had many conversations with him through Twitter. He was always such a jovial gentleman and loved having banter..with me and everyone else he spoke with, especially the footballers he had formed great friendships with! I was sad to hear of his passing and know that he will be greatly missed by people that knew him and whose lives he touched. RIP Martin x

Martins was the must positive person I knowed wen I sign for Leicester city I though he will be just a fans of the club but after fews months he become a friend then a good friend then a really close friend he was a great guy I think lots people who as the chance to know him wen he was here should take exemple of is positive attitude God bless him will miss you martins x

Loving brother and brother-in-law.
Always had time to help or listen to others.

Total respect .
Love and hugs.
Xx

I didn't know Mr Smith but know his daughter Kelly who is truly an inspirational lady and credit goes to her parents. Rest in peace Martin Smith

I do not know anyone like Martin. He has taught me so much and spent many hours listening to me. You will always be a special person to me, and greatly missed. Take care Fatman! Love Fatboy

Martin was one of the nicest most genuine person I had the pleasure of meeting.. RIP Martin God bless to the family and I hope you can get some comfort knowing Martin is now at peace.. No more pain x

With love Anne & Hugh x

with sympathy

To the most amazing brother.
Broken hearted of your passing but hope you find the peace you are searching for. Never forgot. Xx

In memory of Martin