Author Topic: Matt Smith (Read 4465 times)

5 on Tour · « on January 23, 2021, 03:46:01 pm by 5 on Tour »

I know we are playing a far superior team who are looking really up for it but one player is standing out as not at the races for us today.

Matt Smith is looking completely overcome by the occasion. His passing is absolutely all over the place and his positional play is nothing short of awful so far.

He’s young and learning and I don’t want to have a go at the lad but he needs switching at half time.

« **on:** January 23, 2021, 03:46:01 pm »

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donnyspadge · « **Reply #1 on** January 23, 2021, 03:48:24 pm by donnyspadge »

Smith off richards on

goalkick · « **Reply #2 on** January 23, 2021, 03:49:14 pm by goalkick »

Who do we put on in his place?

mushRTID · « **Reply #3 on** January 23, 2021, 03:53:02 pm by mushRTID »

He’s been no worse than James and John, john has been dreadful

Padge_DRFC · « **Reply #4 on** January 23, 2021, 03:59:57 pm by Padge_DRFC »

Nobody so far has been good.

Lokilo and Taylor are offering nothing on the wings. A couple of times balls have been played in behind. Lokilo just takes forever and dallies. Taylor just wants to play it safe and cut back.

Halliday and Wright playing out of position have been our best players.

Taylor Richards on for me. Lazy at times and probably why not starting but he is the one who could provide something decent in the final third

StocksArmy · « **Reply #5 on** January 23, 2021, 04:01:33 pm by StocksArmy »

Lets not pick the team apart. For me its the tactics. We have to leave the front 3 in spaces further up the pitch when West Ham attack or we are never gonna get the opportunity in attack. Stay as we are and this will be 5 comfortably for them anyway. So lets at least be more positive in how we set up.

Rovers91 · « **Reply #6 on** January 23, 2021, 04:13:28 pm by Rovers91 »

I think our defence and midfield doesnt look balanced at all with 4 centre backs and 2 full backs. But we are down in numbers and we wont play a team of West Ham quality again this season.
I would bring Richard's on as he has that extra quality on the ball.

Donnybax · « **Reply #7 on** January 23, 2021, 06:55:37 pm by Donnybax »

Quote from: mushRTID on January 23, 2021, 03:53:02 pm

He’s been no worse than James and John, john has been dreadful

Unfortunately nobody was worse that Butler

GazLaz · « **Reply #8 on** January 23, 2021, 07:41:44 pm by GazLaz »

Imagine picking faults in a third division team playing against a top Prem team.

5 on Tour · « *Last Edit: January 23, 2021, 08:14:12 pm by 5 on Tour* »

Quote from: GazLaz on January 23, 2021, 07:41:44 pm

Imagine picking faults in a third division team playing against a top Prem team.

Imagine having a view on things and talking about them on a discussion forum. Also in almost every single post I’ve seen we are talking about the balance of our team not whether Lokilo is better Lanzini or Smith is better Noble.

Wind your neck in and think before posting.

ravenrover · « **Reply #10 on** January 24, 2021, 01:57:39 pm by ravenrover »

You've not been looking very hard then. We were outclassed by a top half Prem team get over it

5 on Tour · « **Reply #11 on** January 24, 2021, 02:36:14 pm by 5 on Tour »

Quote from: ravenrover on January 24, 2021, 01:57:39 pm

You've not been looking very hard then. We were outclassed by a top half Prem team get over it

Come on then Raven. Read through this thread and show me a single comparison to a West Ham player. Guess you haven’t been looking very hard.

ravenrover · « **Reply #12 on** January 24, 2021, 03:02:36 pm by ravenrover »

This thread yes, but you said talking about things on a discussion forum, not just this thread, look again

Prez · « **Reply #13 on** January 26, 2021, 09:00:20 pm by Prez »

MOM tonight. He was outstanding.

roversdude · « **Reply #14 on** January 26, 2021, 09:06:36 pm by roversdude »

Different class tonight

Padge_DRFC · « **Reply #15 on** January 26, 2021, 09:18:48 pm by Padge_DRFC »

Deserved a new thread he was that good tonight

andyst79 · « **Reply #16 on** January 26, 2021, 09:23:34 pm by andyst79 »

Must admit I was beginning to think how poor Wales must be if he can get so many caps but absolutely bossed it tonight. As a unit the whole midfield defended superbly and closed down in 2's n 3's

drfchound · « **Reply #17 on** January 26, 2021, 09:36:35 pm by drfchound »

I hope we can get him and Richards back next season.
Maybe we might do if we get promoted.

idler · « **Reply #18 on** January 26, 2021, 09:40:14 pm by idler »

Well their clubs must be over the moon with how they are getting game time in a winning side and their confidence must be growing game by game.

Al4475 · « **Reply #19 on** January 26, 2021, 09:41:09 pm by Al4475 »

Neither will get near their parent club first 11s while ever they are in the prem.

I see no reason at all why Smith (certainly) couldn't be snared on a permanent and Taylor-Richards would, i think, come back for at least another loan spell.

rover-n-out · « **Reply #20 on** January 26, 2021, 09:44:18 pm by rover-n-out »

Yes, MOM for me as well tonight.

Donnywolf · « **Reply #21 on** January 26, 2021, 09:46:06 pm by Donnywolf »

Immense tonight according to Copps so who am I to disagree

Also enjoyed Copps as co commentator - as usual barely put a foot wrong lol

Jonathan · « **Reply #22 on** January 26, 2021, 10:10:25 pm by Jonathan »

Smith is a quality player. Surprised to see any criticism for him.

Filo · « **Reply #23 on** January 26, 2021, 10:15:44 pm by Filo »

Smith was excellent tonight, but I’ll tell you something, Taylor Richards will be a top top player, he just needs to get his stamina up, seems to fade after a hour or so

RoversAlias · « **Reply #24 on** January 26, 2021, 10:25:03 pm by RoversAlias »

Quote from: Al4475 on January 26, 2021, 09:41:09 pm

Neither will get near their parent club first 11s while ever they are in the prem.

I see no reason at all why Smith (certainly) couldn't be snared on a permanent and Taylor-Richards would, i think, come back for at least another loan spell.

Richards might, Brighton are good at blooding young players into the first team - look at the progress of Bissouma this season, and Connolly is another who has had a fair shake. Smith though, he's never getting near the City team, no. He was brilliant tonight, would love to see him stay longer at the club.

Bentley Bullet · « **Reply #25 on** January 26, 2021, 10:28:44 pm by Bentley Bullet »

Richards didn't look out of his depth when he came on against West Ham, in my opinion.

Alan Southstand · « **Reply #26 on** January 26, 2021, 10:30:05 pm by Alan Southstand »

It appears the signing of JB may have had more of an impact than we thought, already.

StocksArmy · « **Reply #27 on** January 26, 2021, 10:35:50 pm by StocksArmy »

Quote from: Alan Southstand on January 26, 2021, 10:30:05 pm

It appears the signing of JB may have had more of an impact than we thought, already.

Have I missed something? He was always absolutely quality anyway.

Al4475 · « **Reply #28 on** January 26, 2021, 10:39:11 pm by Al4475 »

RA agree re Taylor Richards IF Brighton get relegated and they clear out their prem players.

donny dave · « **Reply #29 on** January 26, 2021, 11:05:28 pm by donny dave »

Quote from: Filo on January 26, 2021, 10:15:44 pm

Smith was excellent tonight, but I’ll tell you something, Taylor Richards will be a top top player, he just needs to get his stamina up, seems to fade after a hour or so

Of the two i would rather sign Taylor Richards, But I would love to sign Matt Smith as well as I think Darren has a fantastic eye for Talent.

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