Tins Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperFly2002 Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Matt Smith is on 16k a week, he would have to take a significant pay cut if he wants to come here I would have thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portland Bill Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Would love to see Matt back at AG next season, proven he can grab his fair share of goals in the championship too. Would take him over Agard any day Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spudski Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Indeed. The wages spouted by those itk is quite funny. Only people who will know are HR and the player... Maybe at a push his manager. Still no-one has guessed my monthly salary correctly so chances their guess on a footballers salary are massively wide of the mark. Endorsements and sponsorship makes a big difference to many players salary... And is why many accept reserve team football in the prem as these endorsements tend to bottom out when you drop down a level. With respect...Scouts and Agents find out players wages, as part and parcel of their job. I think you underestimate a few people on here, that will have access to this information, because of their involvement within the game. Just because they post on here, it doesn't mean they are guessing. I'm not saying who they are before you ask. As far as I can see though, they have chosen not to comment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SedRA Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Are they still though? I reckon most teams have relegation clauses in contracts, also Fulham signed Smith after relegation. I'm not sure, I just didn't think that it could be out of the question that Matt Smith could be on more than a Burnley player considering each teams recent history and possible operating budgets. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLR Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 You can't compare Smith and Agard,two totally different kind of strikers. The two would more than likely play well together though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drew Peacock Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Agard has only started properly showing his hand since the Swindon game.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HLR Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 So the beginning of the season was irrelevant then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashtonboy Posted April 28, 2015 Report Share Posted April 28, 2015 Agreed they are both totally different kind of strikers, however you can compare them based on which you feel had a more positive impact on the team. In the short while Smith was here, he was influential in keeping our promotion push alive, Agard has only started properly showing his hand since the Swindon game.... So therefore I feel that I would take Smith over Agard. That isn't being negative towards Agard, just feel Matt had a lot more to offer all round Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Running Man Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I like Matt Smith but am not of the opinion that adding him in the summer will be a great idea. I saw all of the games that he played this year, home and away, and even though he scored goals what was obvious was that the team played differently when he was in the side. Much more direct. It was even more evident when Wilbs was back in the squad, more mobility up front both in attack and in defence. Nothing wrong with height but we need to maintain is our mobilty. Watching Bournemuff was a bit of an eye opener, no target man up front, strong yes but also very quick and mobile, I think this is what is required to get past some of the more static defences in the Championship. Sure Cotts and co know more than me so we shall see what turns up in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I like Matt Smith but am not of the opinion that adding him in the summer will be a great idea. I saw all of the games that he played this year, home and away, and even though he scored goals what was obvious was that the team played differently when he was in the side. Much more direct. It was even more evident when Wilbs was back in the squad, more mobility up front both in attack and in defence. Nothing wrong with height but we need to maintain is our mobilty. Watching Bournemuff was a bit of an eye opener, no target man up front, strong yes but also very quick and mobile, I think this is what is required to get past some of the more static defences in the Championship. Sure Cotts and co know more than me so we shall see what turns up in the summer. I've had that a lot this season from Bournemouth fans down here. All of the have commented on how similar we are in terms of playing style. Brett Pitmann anyone? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I've had that a lot this season from Bournemouth fans down here. All of the have commented on how similar we are in terms of playing style. Brett Pitmann anyone? I'm sure a lot would take him back but I wouldn't, not a great Championship player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bucksred Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 If Matt Smith is prepared to come back, and have reasonable wage, we should go for him As for Bradshaw is at the end of the day another L1 player. Do we want another. GJ's problem is he bought L1 players once in the Championship...and we paid the price long term.Cotts will doubtless have targets, probably ones hes worked with before or have the work ethic the current team hasAlso I suspect we'll have our signings (whoever they are) by the Botswana trip to ensure the spirit stays the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aizoon Posted April 29, 2015 Report Share Posted April 29, 2015 I wouldn't get out of bed for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I Am A Cider Drinker Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 If Matt Smith is prepared to come back, and have reasonable wage, we should go for him As for Bradshaw is at the end of the day another L1 player. Do we want another. GJ's problem is he bought L1 players once in the Championship...and we paid the price long term. Cotts will doubtless have targets, probably ones hes worked with before or have the work ethic the current team has Also I suspect we'll have our signings (whoever they are) by the Botswana trip to ensure the spirit stays the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 If Matt Smith is prepared to come back, and have reasonable wage, we should go for him As for Bradshaw is at the end of the day another L1 player. Do we want another. GJ's problem is he bought L1 players once in the Championship...and we paid the price long term.Cotts will doubtless have targets, probably ones hes worked with before or have the work ethic the current team hasAlso I suspect we'll have our signings (whoever they are) by the Botswana trip to ensure the spirit stays the same Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tins Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 But is Matt Smith a championship player? Leeds shunted him out, Fulham shunted him out and neither have been successful during his time there and he spends a lot of the time on the bench now back at Fulham. To me, he was too good in the box for the 1st division but, he just isn't good enough running the channels. It's ok if you have a team creating lots of crosses and slower build up play but, I feel we were fortunate to get through the period without the more mobile strikers, when we reverted to lumping the ball into the box. Our build up play was not as fluent, and it had an adverse effect on the wing backs, who had to slow their game. I'm for a more mobile strike force that stretches team all over the park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Leed's sold him for a hefty amount, their fans would love him back. At Fulham he's just not wanted by the manager. He's scored quite a few goals in recent games for them but Symons doesn't want to play him for some reason or another. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Nogbad the Bad Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'm sure a lot would take him back but I wouldn't, not a great Championship player. He scored 13 for City in a non chance producing 2nd tier team so he'd no doubt be our top scorer in the Championship if he came back. But that boat has long sailed, Brett Pitman is a Premier League striker now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aaron-Bcfc Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 He scored 13 for City in a non chance producing 2nd tier team so he'd no doubt be our top scorer in the Championship if he came back. But that boat has long sailed, Brett Pitman is a Premier League striker now. I'm fairly certain he won't be featuring for them in the Premier League. He's not been a first choice striker for Bournemouth since they got out of League One. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I'm fairly certain he won't be featuring for them in the Premier League. He's not been a first choice striker for Bournemouth since they got out of League One. Pitman's featured in 39 games this season, scoring 14 goals. First choice or not, that's alot of appearances and a good return goal wise. It's a squad game and Howe has rotated his strikers where necessary, and he'll no doubt do the same next again next season. Bournemouth are bound to strengthen before then and Pitman won't be a regular first choice, but Howe has always rated Pitman and he will play his part. As I said, Brett Pitman is a Premier League striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REDOXO Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 We will/have modify play to suit what is available. Managers look for different types of player and then teach the team to adapt to each other's strengths. Matt Smith would be an excellent signing and us in no way a like for like with Wilbo. Smith and JET are already a proven partnership. Agard and Wilbo are too. Can they make the step. Well Wilbo can if his legs are up to it. The others I have faith they can. The biggest question mark is against WES!!!?!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Only given the last half an hour today by that clown Symons but scored again.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 I'm sure a lot would take him back but I wouldn't, not a great Championship player. Well, he's just won the league title so he plays and scores for the best team in the football league. I'd have Mr Pitman back in an instant.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
samo II Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Only given the last half an hour today by that clown Symons but scored again.. Whether it's to us or another team, I don't see Smith being a Fulham player next season. Will be interesting to see if he turns up at Ashton Gate tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talk Of The Town Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Pitman's featured in 39 games this season, scoring 14 goals. First choice or not, that's alot of appearances and a good return goal wise. It's a squad game and Howe has rotated his strikers where necessary, and he'll no doubt do the same next again next season. Bournemouth are bound to strengthen before then and Pitman won't be a regular first choice, but Howe has always rated Pitman and he will play his part. As I said, Brett Pitman is a Premier League striker. 10 of those goals were against Fulham, Blackpool, Millwall, Reading and Northampton. He's a flat track bully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 Whether it's to us or another team, I don't see Smith being a Fulham player next season. Will be interesting to see if he turns up at Ashton Gate tomorrow.Completely agree, he has started 8 and come on sub 7 times in the league for Fulham, yet managed to score 5 times in such limited opportunities. I doubt we'll be the only ones with a higher opinion of him than Kit Symons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BS4 on Tour... Posted May 2, 2015 Report Share Posted May 2, 2015 10 of those goals were against Fulham, Blackpool, Millwall, Reading and Northampton. He's a flat track bully Yeh, and Wilbraham's goals were against the likes of Fleetwood, Colchester, Wimbledon, Orient, Crewe etc so what's your point? Surely Brett can only score against the teams Bournemouth play?! Not sure how he can notch against others?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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