Mansfield sign Preston striker Smith for free

Michael Smith has scored 159 goals in 623 appearances over the course of a 16-year career so far [Getty Images]Mansfield Town have signed experienced striker Michael Smith on a free transfer from Preston North End.The 34-year-old scored three goals in 37 games for the Lilywhites in the Championship last season.Smith was at Sheffield Wednesday for three seasons between 2022 and 2025, where he netted 33 times in 127 appearances in all competitions.He has also had spells with Rotherham United, Bury