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Viking Chat => Viking Chat => Topic started by: Canadian Rover on January 20, 2023, 12:22:57 am

Title: Matt Smith
Post by: Canadian Rover on January 20, 2023, 12:22:57 am
The second one... Wouldn't he be absolutely perfect for a Schofield midfield?
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: Jimmydee on January 20, 2023, 06:44:33 am
It’s a yes from me.
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: Chris Black come back on January 20, 2023, 07:00:53 am
Zero chance of him joining us.
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: roversdude on January 20, 2023, 07:16:16 am
Can’t see it happening but yes from me - another who got dogs abuse unfortunately from our fans
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: mushRTID on January 20, 2023, 08:29:42 am
Can’t see it happening but yes from me - another who got dogs abuse unfortunately from our fans

I really don’t remember him getting dogs abuse at all. I think that’s an example of an exaggeration to have a pop at fellow supporters.

There were some who questioned if he had enough end product but acknowledged he was a neat and tidy footballer who worked his arse off.

Dogs abuse is ridiculous.
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: DonnyBazR0ver on January 20, 2023, 09:35:36 am
He crossed my mind a little while ago as someone who could do a job for us in that midfield. As far as I know, he hasn't gone out on loan for the first half of the season.

Decent workhorse who keeps things simple without being spectacular. I don't think we saw the best of him as he has a bit more flair than he perhaps was allowed to show in his disciplined performces last season.

You would hope that Arsenal had a different development plan for him rather than League Two but then again Man U saw fit to let Galbraith go to Salford.

If it was possible then it would be a yes from me too.
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: Donnybax on January 20, 2023, 09:42:40 am
Hasn’t he been on the bench for Arsenal this season? He isn’t going to be coming to a mid table league 2 club
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: roversdude on January 20, 2023, 09:48:14 am
Mush I can assure you he did - had many a fall out at home and away games. Certainly not an exaggeration to have a pop at anyone
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: mushRTID on January 20, 2023, 10:48:48 am
Mush I can assure you he did - had many a fall out at home and away games. Certainly not an exaggeration to have a pop at anyone

Fair enough mate, I don’t remember much dogs abuse at games or on here though personally.
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: knockers on January 20, 2023, 10:53:24 am
He's going to Canada on Saturday so won't be joining us!
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: Canadian Rover on January 20, 2023, 12:05:31 pm
He's going to Canada on Saturday so won't be joining us!

I guess he's joining me!!!
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: Bailey Vickerage on January 22, 2023, 12:14:10 am
Mentioned his name in a thread a couple of weeks ago as someone id be looking at bringing back along with sadlier. I did see a couple of days ago tho that he had interest from a couple of championship clubs.
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: Campsall rover on January 22, 2023, 09:04:58 am
Mush I can assure you he did - had many a fall out at home and away games. Certainly not an exaggeration to have a pop at anyone

Fair enough mate, I don’t remember much dogs abuse at games or on here though personally.
Think under Wellens he was poor and did get quite a bit of stick on this site and a fair amount of abuse from supporters in general. Just about all the players were getting abuse.
After GM took over his game improved markedly and I can only remember him receiving praise from just about everyone.

He was a bit raw last season but would certainly do a job for us in this league. Don’t see him coming back though and might not be the type of player that DS is looking for anyway.
Title: Re: Matt Smith
Post by: ChrisBx on January 23, 2023, 01:28:36 am
Any league two club would take him in a heartbeat. He'd be on silly money though.