Carey 6 Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, BTRFTG said: Even Wardrobes turn in extraordinary performances now and again, he did so at The Gills for us (unbelievable night) and again for 30 mins last night for The Wall. Otherwise he's a third tier journeyman of old. Not bad at that level, but not great either. We've played against him many times since he left and the words 'back-pocket' & 'anonymous' were order of the day each time. He’s not a third tier one though is he. Definitely up to the standard of this league or he wouldn’t be in it scoring goals. Also we played QPR at the gate last February, he got a goal, won everything & caused us problems throughout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BTRFTG Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 8 minutes ago, Carey 6 said: He’s not a third tier one though is he. Definitely up to the standard of this league or he wouldn’t be in it scoring goals. Also we played QPR at the gate last February, he got a goal, won everything & caused us problems throughout. With The Wall's direct style Smith's having his best season goal wise (all that counts for a striker) but he's always been a 1:4 striker, he's not that mobile and I dispute his performance against us for Fulham at home where although he scored he posed little or no danger throughout the game. At their place when he came on he made life easy for us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 10 hours ago, Curr Avon said: I have it on good authority that we considered buying him from QPR last August. But as Hampshire Red didn’t rate him we looked elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CotswoldRed Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 Deserving to be in our first team is one thing. Not much use if LJ stuck him on loan though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Berkshire Red Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 10 hours ago, BobBobSuperBob said: In your narrow world maybe I’d have had him in any squad we’ve had since he played here Probably be quite a decent asset for our current hoof ball style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo88 Posted March 7, 2020 Report Share Posted March 7, 2020 9 hours ago, Robbored said: The problem with ‘target men’ is that the style of play from the rest of team is to ‘lump it’ up to the the tall striker. - it’s one dimensional and predictable and opposition teams are well versed in dealing with that kind of play. You don’t necessarily have to lump it to a tall striker. When Eliasson is in the team the play tends to go through the midfield to him on the wing, and he then crosses the ball. Matt Smith waiting in the middle for one of his crosses would be a good option. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobintheRed Red Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 On 06/03/2020 at 23:35, BobBobSuperBob said: I’d say , he organises his sides Robin, rather than produces attacking sides Yes agree with that ive forgot what its like to see attacking football Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanatopia Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 On 07/03/2020 at 07:39, WolfOfWestStreet said: (We have a snobbery about us) Every club have snobbish fans that that looks down on players, managers and teams that are better that what we have. Millwall are better than us, we didn't beat them at home, we didn't beat them away. *they have a positive goal difference. We don't. I think the above works better... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red-Robbo Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 The question with Matt Smith is will anyone boo... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 Matt Smith can have the odd good game but is so limited. Zero pace. Touch not very good. Remember Bailey Wright absolutely dominating him in the air one game. So not as if he's guaranteed to do brilliantly even in the air. I think Wells, Adobe and Fam are far better championship strikers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 17 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Matt Smith can have the odd good game but is so limited. Zero pace. Touch not very good. Remember Bailey Wright absolutely dominating him in the air one game. So not as if he's guaranteed to do brilliantly even in the air. I think Wells, Adobe and Fam are far better championship strikers. He might “seem” limited, but you set up a system to play to his strengths and see him thrive. And that doesn’t mean set-up as long-ball either. I think he has a decent first touch, and a pretty cultured left foot for a big man. I don’t think you score 52 (27 assists) in the equivalent of 108 apps (9694mins / 90) at this level if you’re not decent. That’s a 1 in 2, across Leeds, Fulham, QPR and now Millwall. They all played different types of football, yet Smith effective. Underrated imho. I think too many people see 6’6” and think “typical target-man”. Much more to him than that. In the QPR game you refer to re Bailey Wright. “Absolutely Dominating” is a strong phrase, but Wright did well, not allowing him clean headers after Baker had been sent off. It was noticeable how well Wright did once Flint decided Smith was too much of a handful for him, but it wasn’t like he beat him on every header. Flint wasn’t that good against players who were physical with him, which is quite surprising really. Wright knew how to use his body. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 16 minutes ago, Davefevs said: He might “seem” limited, but you set up a system to play to his strengths and see him thrive. And that doesn’t mean set-up as long-ball either. I think he has a decent first touch, and a pretty cultured left foot for a big man. I don’t think you score 52 (27 assists) in the equivalent of 108 apps (9694mins / 90) at this level if you’re not decent. That’s a 1 in 2, across Leeds, Fulham, QPR and now Millwall. They all played different types of football, yet Smith effective. Underrated imho. I think too many people see 6’6” and think “typical target-man”. Much more to him than that. In the QPR game you refer to re Bailey Wright. “Absolutely Dominating” is a strong phrase, but Wright did well, not allowing him clean headers after Baker had been sent off. It was noticeable how well Wright did once Flint decided Smith was too much of a handful for him, but it wasn’t like he beat him on every header. Flint wasn’t that good against players who were physical with him, which is quite surprising really. Wright knew how to use his body. I think we are talking about 2 different games. I remember an evening game where Wright was winning nearly everything and I was shocked. Made me realise how good Wright is in the air. I just hope we don't go for a big lump up top. For me Diedhiou has more to his game on the ground but even with Fam I'd look to change if we want to keep the ball on the deck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted March 8, 2020 Report Share Posted March 8, 2020 18 minutes ago, Davefevs said: He might “seem” limited, but you set up a system to play to his strengths and see him thrive. And that doesn’t mean set-up as long-ball either. I think he has a decent first touch, and a pretty cultured left foot for a big man. I don’t think you score 52 (27 assists) in the equivalent of 108 apps (9694mins / 90) at this level if you’re not decent. That’s a 1 in 2, across Leeds, Fulham, QPR and now Millwall. They all played different types of football, yet Smith effective. Underrated imho. I think too many people see 6’6” and think “typical target-man”. Much more to him than that. In the QPR game you refer to re Bailey Wright. “Absolutely Dominating” is a strong phrase, but Wright did well, not allowing him clean headers after Baker had been sent off. It was noticeable how well Wright did once Flint decided Smith was too much of a handful for him, but it wasn’t like he beat him on every header. Flint wasn’t that good against players who were physical with him, which is quite surprising really. Wright knew how to use his body. Decent touch , & not too shoddy feet for a big lad His hold up play and bringing others into the game against Forest was excellent and when he wins headers he does so with an intention in terms of a teammate Struggles to do 90 but underrated IMHO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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