Brentford Development Squad goalkeeper Mark Smith has returned to Brentford at the end of his loan at Hampton and Richmond Borough.
The stopper has been on loan at the Ryman Premier League side since the end of October and played 22 games for The Beavers.
Mark kept four clean sheets during his time with Hampton, who sit 19th in the Ryman Premier League table with nine games to play.
The goalkeeper was named Hampton’s Player of the Month for both December and January.
Ose Aibangee, Brentford Academy Director, said: “Mark has been Hampton’s first choice goalkeeper for the last four months, which gives an indication as to how well he has done.
“He has been getting regular First Team football at a good level, which has been good for his development.
“He learned what it is like to be involved in high-pressure games with points at stake, particularly with Hampton needing to win matches
“He will now return to us and our coaches will assess how he has improved.
“There may be an opportunity for Mark to go back out on loan later in the season but we look forward to having him back with us now.”
Mark signed a one-year Development Squad contract in the summer after a successful trial.
He played three games for Hitchin Town earlier this season on loan and has made three appearances for Brentford’s Development Squad in the Under-21 Professional Development League this term.
