Robert Smith who was an Academy Scholar in 1998/99 (playing 23 games) joined Dr Martens League side Baldock Town according to the December 1999 edition of Team Talk. In the early part of the 2000/1 season, Robert's form was interesting Luton Town but this has appeared to drop off following the dismissal of Ricky Hill. Robert moved to St Albans in July 2001. Despite interest from Canvey Island, Rob signed a new contract with St Albans in May 2002.

Suffering from horrendous injury problems, Robert was only able to make 71 appearances in three and a half years with the Saints. As such, he was, along with Adam Parker and Dean Hooper, released by new manager Colin Lippiatt on Saturday 11th December 2004.