Unan Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 the right decision, Done a good job for us but his injury record goes against him, We also need some height in midfield Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedRaw Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Might just be he doesn’t know what local school his kids going to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Yes, I just posted elsewhere he’s not been retained. Hope he gets a good deal sorted whether that’s elsewhere, or he re-signs with us once new manager onboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reddogkev Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Thanks for everything Korey, a truly excellent player for the club, giving some outstanding memories and moments. Personally, I'd offer Smith another 2 year contract, but wish him all the best for the future if this isn't case. I'd still like to have him around the squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Korey, the David who slew the Man U Goliath. If/when he goes- thanks for that wonderul moment and the other good memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Love the guy, wish him well, before the injuries an absolute rock, still glimpses of the class he has, but no where near the player he was. right decision for me. As someone else said, we need a Kory Smith Mark 11, who has height and moves the ball forward faster. (is Marvin Elliot still playing.....) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Correct decision. Thanks for everything Korey but it's time we look forward, not back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coxy27 Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 It's a shame because Korey is a player I've really enjoyed watching over a long period of time, a favourite. Plus that goal against United will never be forgotten of course. However, you've got to be ruthless at times to succeed, and I think it is the right decision. He will most likely go to another championship club and perform admirably for them, as he always has done for us, but for where we are aiming to be, I just don't think he's quite at that level because of his injuries. Equally offering him a new deal would be a risk because of his injury record in recent seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redstart Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Right thing to do if correct but a real shame too, situation reminds me so much of Marvin Elliott, he was fantastic too until he got that bad injury and was never quite the same player again. Best wishes for the future Korey. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 18 minutes ago, JonDolman said: Seeing how good he still looks, I am surprised he might be off. And very weird seeing someone say he might be off to Portsmouth! He's still clearly a championship midfielder. And our best proper midfielder out of those who have been available for us since the restart. I don't mind him being let go if we are bringing in a quality replacement. They'll have to be bloody good though to be better than Korey. If he goes there I'm having a few quid on them to win it. Jackett knows what he's doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Popodopolous Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Let's see how many Championship clubs are interested- maybe the demand isn't there, we'll see- maybe injuries played a role. Elliott overrated a bit on here IMO, technically at least- he had a lot of good aspects but technical ability wasn't a huge one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 I'm torn on if it is the right decision but I don't think it is surprising given the number of midfielders we have under contract. I'll be sorry if he goes but, on the positive side, it's hopefully a statement of confidence in Nagy, Massengo, Walsh, Morell and perhaps even Bakinson and Moreton. The sad truth is that, if we are going to integrate young players in the team, some existing players will need to go. I know it's not the point but Portsmouth is a lovely city. If he's off there then at least he has another decent city to live in if nothing else! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bard Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 31 minutes ago, Coxy27 said: It's a shame because Korey is a player I've really enjoyed watching over a long period of time, a favourite. Plus that goal against United will never be forgotten of course. However, you've got to be ruthless at times to succeed, and I think it is the right decision. He will most likely go to another championship club and perform admirably for them, as he always has done for us, but for where we are aiming to be, I just don't think he's quite at that level because of his injuries. Equally offering him a new deal would be a risk because of his injury record in recent seasons. Trouble is fools being ruthless is basically fools really messing up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kibs Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Right decision if true, not the same player he was a few years ago. Injuries have seen him off sadly. Definitely looked a yard or two slower despite being a decent age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh93 Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 If Hughton does get the job, was he & Korey at Norwich at the same time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WirralRobin Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, Josh93 said: If Hughton does get the job, was he & Korey at Norwich at the same time? He was the manager that released him before he signed for LJ's Oldham I believe..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
myol'man Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Last link to Cotts team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Davefevs said: Yes, I just posted elsewhere he’s not been retained. Hope he gets a good deal sorted whether that’s elsewhere, or he re-signs with us once new manager onboard. Can you tell me where the retained list is please. Thankyou Korey especially for that goal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wendyredredrobin Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Korey is our only midfielder who puts his foot in. Really hope he is not leaving us. If he is, we will need a replacement. Personally, I think he's worth another contract, but perhaps his agent was asking for too much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 minute ago, wendyredredrobin said: Korey is our only midfielder who puts his foot in. Really hope he is not leaving us. If he is, we will need a replacement. Personally, I think he's worth another contract, but perhaps his agent was asking for too much. Han puts his foot in, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WirralRobin Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 It will be really sad if he does go. I still think he has so much to offer us and easy to forget he is only 29. You can tell from being able to listen to the players on the pitch over the last few weeks what a leader he is for us and without him I do worry where that leadership is going to come from throughout the rest of the squad. Maybe he's not quite been back to his pre-injury best since returning but I still think he is up there with our being one of our best centre midfielders and you can make an argument for him being our only effective defensive midfielder currently. This would be his first non-injured pre-season for a fair few seasons too which if he stayed could see him kick on again. I also think with Morrell and Walsh returning his experience in there alongside them would improve both them and us as a team. Like I say I will certainly be disappointed if he does go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
city1983 Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 26 minutes ago, LondonBristolian said: I'm torn on if it is the right decision but I don't think it is surprising given the number of midfielders we have under contract. I'll be sorry if he goes but, on the positive side, it's hopefully a statement of confidence in Nagy, Massengo, Walsh, Morell and perhaps even Bakinson and Moreton. The sad truth is that, if we are going to integrate young players in the team, some existing players will need to go. I know it's not the point but Portsmouth is a lovely city. If he's off there then at least he has another decent city to live in if nothing else! Haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 9 minutes ago, southvillekiddy said: Can you tell me where the retained list is please. Thankyou Korey especially for that goal EFL.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LondonBristolian Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 4 minutes ago, city1983 said: Haha Maybe I've only ever seen the nice bits! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bristolcitysweden Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 Next season we will seriously push for promotion. This is a golden opportunity for Lansdown to strike. Thank you for the memories and best of luck elsewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
22A Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 1 hour ago, Bazooka Joe said: Korey, the David who slew the Man U Goliath. If/when he goes- thanks for that wonderul moment and the other good memories. 4' 40" in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
southvillekiddy Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 14 minutes ago, Davefevs said: EFL.com thanks mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TBW Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 With Joe Morrell and Liam Walsh both having stand-out seasons on loan it's no surprise to see Smith head off. The club have been very clear they want a manager to come in and focus on making them money through the youth system and Korey is likely in the way of that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted July 24, 2020 Report Share Posted July 24, 2020 55 minutes ago, Mr Popodopolous said: Let's see how many Championship clubs are interested- maybe the demand isn't there, we'll see- maybe injuries played a role. Elliott overrated a bit on here IMO, technically at least- he had a lot of good aspects but technical ability wasn't a huge one. Did you watch us regularly in 06/07? He legitimately was fantastic, especially in the first half of the season. Genuinely Prem quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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