Clarky89 Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 How many assists did Kelly get for us in his time here..? Think you can mark his time with us as void - but no doubting his ability before his signing at AG and subsequent injury. Don't make me get the Xavi stats out and his poor goalscoring/assists records despite being one of the best creative footballers in history!!! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Either you've drunk as much as me or all your fingers are broken and you're typing with your arse cheeks because there are one or two little errors in your post ! Haha - i spotted the 'OTIB! and 'positivity' in the same sentence error too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Haha - i spotted the 'OTIB! and 'positivity' in the same sentence error too. Yes. And, apart from the spelling mistakes, I also spotted the allusion to a 5-0 win in our first game - away to Sheffield UTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loco Rojo Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Yes. And, apart from the spelling mistakes, I also spotted the allusion to a 5-0 win in our first game - away to Sheffield UTD. I knew this was Dictionary Corner in disguise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 It's been said he runs and runs and we have been wanting some energy in the centre for ages who will provide some bite ad actually close down opposition runs. That will be his role and I'm sure he will do very well. He will also give Elliot and pack licence to play and spray the ball about. I'm very excited for this season. Keeper, striker and back up cb and were sorted and hopefully well be rid of el abd as I don't think he fits in with us Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Maybe it's a case of Norwich naturally being on the attacking front foot giving him more freedom to venture forward compared to being at Oldham. Sure with the way Cotts sets sides out, and the fact he's come in for Kelly who is arguably much more creative, that his plan is to utilise his holding strengths. You're having a 'mare here mate! Why has SC said he wants to get goals out of Smith if he is planning on playing him solely in front of the back 4? Makes no sense whatsoever! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clarky89 Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 You're having a 'mare here mate! Why has SC said he wants to get goals out of Smith if he is planning on playing him solely in front of the back 4? Makes no sense whatsoever! This isn't FIFA or FM - the real life game allows for flexibility in player movements and actions. Just because he's a holding midfielder, doesn't mean we can't expect him to pop up with the odd goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pheasant plucker Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Yes. And, apart from the spelling mistakes, I also spotted the allusion to a 5-0 win in our first game - away to Sheffield UTD. Jesus, are you a ******* English teacher or something? ****! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PHILINFRANCE Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Jesus, are you a ******* English teacher or something? ****! Ha. Actually, I was simply expanding on ATB's earlier comment relating to 'errors' and highlighting the optimistic mention of a 5-0 win in our first game of the season - away to Sheffield UTD. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 This isn't FIFA or FM - the real life game allows for flexibility in player movements and actions. Just because he's a holding midfielder, doesn't mean we can't expect him to pop up with the odd goal. I'm well aware of that, and if you are then it makes your comment about him not passing the halfway line all the more baffling... You said "he wins the ball and stops". That is not true and I should bloody hope that's not all he does to be honest! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Ferret Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Oldham alledged to have turned down 500K for him from Millwall in January Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Oldham alledged to have turned down 500K for him from Millwall in January Wouldn't surprise me if he cost 4-500k plus Kelly. They wouldn't let their 23 year old captain leave cheaply. Thanks SL. Again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid in the Riot Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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IdliketoRogerMoore Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Welkome korey! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 This video of his time at Norwich shows what we are getting with Korey Smith. He seems more interested with setting up his colleagues and keeping things neat and simple. At the end of the video he chips in with a few goals. But his signing excites me, I think this may prove good business long term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Norwich city supportin mate of mine says korey is full of energy, puts himself about and has a few goals in him. He has plenty of championship and league one experience behind him too and given he was oldhams captain shows he can be influential on the pitch. May make a good vice captain for sammy b. I'm quite pleased with this signing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 How did he become a regular at Norwich challenging in the championship to playing for Oldham, with all due respect that's quite a big drop Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Jordan Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 How did he become a regular at Norwich challenging in the championship to playing for Oldham, with all due respect that's quite a big drop I think I saw a Norwich fan say that he lost his place when Norwich spent a bit of money following their Premier League promotion, and after Lambert left for Villa, Hughton never had him in his plans. Apparently he was a key figure in their back to back promotions. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRISTOL86 Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 The more I read about Smith the more pleased I am with the signing, think he could become a pivotal part of the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I think I saw a Norwich fan say that he lost his place when Norwich spent a bit of money following their Premier League promotion, and after Lambert left for Villa, Hughton never had him in his plans. Apparently he was a key figure in their back to back promotions. So how did he end up at Oldham?! Surely he could of at least obtained a championship club with his successful seasons with Norwich. I'm not questioning his signing by the way, just makes me curious Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderbeans Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Exactly what jordan says. He was pivotal in their climb up the leagues but once they reached the big time, so they began spending and smith lost out. Their loss, oldhams gain and it speaks volumes that he was their captain. Vast experience at a good age with a good attitude and leadership qualities. Good little signing we have there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 So how did he end up at Oldham?! Surely he could of at least obtained a championship club with his successful seasons with Norwich. I'm not questioning his signing by the way, just makes me curious Yeah seems a bit odd if he was so influential. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CiderJar Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Some thoughts from a Norwich blogger before his last season at Norwich.... http://holtamaniablog.wordpress.com/2011/05/26/season-review-18-korey-smith/ In short he was the victim of a horror tackle and then didn't get a look in as they started bringing better players in to fit with their Premier league status. At the time they expected him to be loaned out to a Championship side, but if you're out of the first team reckoning for a while I suppose the interest is not the same. He clearly dropped down a division to get football. Seems like the logical thing for a serious professional to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dynamite Red Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I have tried to compile a breakdown of his career stats. NORWICH:- Season, Apps, (+ sub), Goals, Yellows, Reds. 2008/2009 1 (1) 0 0 0 - Championship 2009/2010 38 (2) 4 1 0 - League 1 (Promotion) 2010/2011 21 (9) 0 0 0 - Championship (Promotion) BARNSLEY (LOAN):- Season, Apps, (+ sub), Goals, Yellows, Reds. 2011/2012 11 (2) 0 1 0 - Championship YEOVIL (LOAN):- Season, Apps, (+ sub), Goals, Yellows, Reds. 2012/2013 18 (1) 0 1 0 - League 1 (Promotion) OLDHAM (LOAN):- Season, Apps, (+ sub), Goals, Yellows, Reds. 2012/2013 8 (1) 0 2 0 - League 1 OLDHAM:- Season, Apps, (+ sub), Goals, Yellows, Reds. 2013/2014 42 (0) 1 1 0 - League 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Esmond Million's Bung Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Yeah seems a bit odd if he was so influential. He's young and he went out on loan to several clubs, perhaps Oldham made him feel wanted, sometimes in the short term that's a good way to get your career back on track 'big fish small pond', it seems to have gotten him noticed again and it seems that nobody knew that he might be available, also seems that SC went for the don't ask don't get philosophy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoldenBall Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 I have tried to compile a breakdown of his career stats. NORWICH:- Season, Apps, (+ sub), Goals, Yellows, Reds. 2008/2009 1 (1) 0 0 0 - Championship 2009/2010 38 (2) 4 1 0 - League 1 (Promotion) 2010/2011 21 (9) 0 0 0 - Championship (Promotion) BARNSLEY (LOAN):- Season, Apps, (+ sub), Goals, Yellows, Reds. 2011/2012 11 (2) 0 1 0 - Championship YEOVIL (LOAN):- Season, Apps, (+ sub), Goals, Yellows, Reds. 2012/2013 18 (1) 0 1 0 - League 1 (Promotion) OLDHAM (LOAN):- Season, Apps, (+ sub), Goals, Yellows, Reds. 2012/2013 8 (1) 0 2 0 - League 1 OLDHAM:- Season, Apps, (+ sub), Goals, Yellows, Reds. 2013/2014 42 (0) 1 1 0 - League 1 Great disciplinary record Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRL Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Great disciplinary record aye, looking at the youtube snippets, he stays on his feet a lot when making challenges, no diving in. Something I like in a player who can break up play. Looks promising Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lew-T Posted June 30, 2014 Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Good insight from Lee Johnson in todays Post;http://www.bristolpost.co.uk/Oldham-boss-Lee-Johnson-praise-Korey-Smith/story-21307488-detail/story.html? It seems a good deal for both clubs. Welcome Korey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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