BCFC Jordan Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Don't think Smith will be the same without JET - although I wouldn't complain if we were to sign him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Red Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Well we'll see if the OP has started something he couldn't finish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
allyolly Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Well we'll see if the OP has started something he couldn't finish. Very clever if you are a certain age! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolfOfWestStreet Posted June 18, 2015 Report Share Posted June 18, 2015 Pleas tell me I haven't read three pages with no actual news? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent Pepper Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 No doubt about it, after an inauspicious start Matt Smith certainly hit a purple (& lime) patch at AG& ended up with a fantastic goals to games ratio for any striker let alone a target man. But a target man is what he is & to end a full season with the goal tally he did last season (especially in the championship) would be a triumph. But without knowing the magnitude of our war chest I'd rather any large sum of money that potentially would go on Smith be spent on a out and out, championship proven goal scoring striker rather than a "2nd" striker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richwwtk Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Pleas tell me I haven't read three pages with no actual news? only if you stopped reading a page ago Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East End Old Boy Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 If the source was some bloke down the pub then its safe to ignore.. if it was a club insider, it is more likely.What if a club insider is the bloke down the pub then? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin phantom Posted June 19, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Am with Cotts on this, NO contact has been made with Matt Smith, yes two deals are in the pipeline but he is 100% not one of them A case of 2+2=5?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Betty Swallocks Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 He certainly would have fitted in like a hand in glove had we of signed him given he was already familiar with the lads down here. Are we really getting worried about a lack of new signings? We've heard rumours that there will be signings soon but how soon is now? You won't seem me showing signs of panic at this stage, after all it's only football and not like it's something serious like a girlfriend in a coma. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grifty Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 No doubt about it, after an inauspicious start Matt Smith certainly hit a purple (& lime) patch at AG& ended up with a fantastic goals to games ratio for any striker let alone a target man. But a target man is what he is & to end a full season with the goal tally he did last season (especially in the championship) would be a triumph. But without knowing the magnitude of our war chest I'd rather any large sum of money that potentially would go on Smith be spent on a out and out, championship proven goal scoring striker rather than a "2nd" striker. Like who? I would highly doubt that there are many proven championship goal scoring strikers that are available and would come here? What I'd think is that its clear Smith enjoyed his time here and really felt part of the team and the majority of fans took to him as well. That in itself, could be enough to warrant him lowering his wage demands to play here with the rest of the team. I think the fact he went back to Fulham was involved either as a sub, or played the first 60 mins of games and he scored quite a few for Fulham. That in itself shows to me that he is capable in the Championship and worth a punt. I don't think his all round play is as good as Wilbs, but he is better on the pitch within in the 6 yard box, has a good finish and takes his chances, something we will need next season. Also, imagine chasing a game in the last 5-10 mins playing more direct, or at set pieces with Wilbs, Smith, Flint, Williams, Little. We're going to score more often than not! I'd say the risk of signing Smith is relatively low and we need to avoid panic or risk buying to make sure we have a successful season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Wouldn't be the first time... Alan Walsh is at th gas now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Don't think Smith will be the same without JET - although I wouldn't complain if we were to sign him. He never had jet at Fulham when he went back and continued to shine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leveller Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Am with Cotts on this, NO contact has been made with Matt Smith, yes two deals are in the pipeline but he is 100% not one of them A case of 2+2=5?? Mads Hvilsom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robson Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Am with Cotts on this, NO contact has been made with Matt Smith, yes two deals are in the pipeline but he is 100% not one of them A case of 2+2=5?? Nicky Maynard? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 What if these two deals on Monday are Jennison Myrie Williams and Joe Edwards for example ? Something really to get excited about . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bar BS3 Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 What I really want to know is who we are going sign as a more clinical,pacey goal scorer. I'm sure your new friend will keep you posted on this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 We can do better than Matt Smith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Mads Hvilsom? Not sure about this particular player but I certainly hope we're scouring the foreign market. We know all about Matt Smith and many are saying 'if not him then who'? But the fact is there must be others in this country and many abroad who'd fit the bill. It would be fantastic to get an Ivan Testitimanu type player ( though in this case a striker obviously) a player previously unknown to most of us who comes relatively cheap, does not have absurd expectations of wages but has a steely determination to take his chance in England and move his career forward. There must be such young players in Scandinavia as well as other European countries who already speak enough English to have little problem fitting in. Matt Smith would be a fairly safe signing, we know he'd do OK if not brilliantly, but would be extremely expensive both fee and wage wise and may therefore limit our options to strengthen elsewhere. I hope City will be adventurous with their signings, seek them in unexpected places and get the very best of what is available to us whether it be the next Freeman from the lower divisions, one of the most promising young strikers from Sweden, or a totally unpredictable swoop for a Wade Elliot replacement from German div. 2. Be bold City, spread the net far and wide. Surprise and excite us. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dolman Pragmatist Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Not sure about this particular player but I certainly hope we're scouring the foreign market. We know all about Matt Smith and many are saying 'if not him then who'? But the fact is there must be others in this country and many abroad who'd fit the bill. It would be fantastic to get an Ivan Testitimanu type player ( though in this case a striker obviously) a player previously unknown to most of us who comes relatively cheap, does not have absurd expectations of wages but has a steely determination to take his chance in England and move his career forward. But with a little more talent than Ivan, I'd hope... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 We can do better than Matt Smith. Like who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Not sure about this particular player but I certainly hope we're scouring the foreign market. We know all about Matt Smith and many are saying 'if not him then who'? But the fact is there must be others in this country and many abroad who'd fit the bill. It would be fantastic to get an Ivan Testitimanu type player ( though in this case a striker obviously) a player previously unknown to most of us who comes relatively cheap, does not have absurd expectations of wages but has a steely determination to take his chance in England and move his career forward. There must be such young players in Scandinavia as well as other European countries who already speak enough English to have little problem fitting in. Matt Smith would be a fairly safe signing, we know he'd do OK if not brilliantly, but would be extremely expensive both fee and wage wise and may therefore limit our options to strengthen elsewhere. I hope City will be adventurous with their signings, seek them in unexpected places and get the very best of what is available to us whether it be the next Freeman from the lower divisions, one of the most promising young strikers from Sweden, or a totally unpredictable swoop for a Wade Elliot replacement from German div. 2. Be bold City, spread the net far and wide. Surprise and excite us. We did that before and ended up with styver Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sargent Pepper Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Matt Smith has been bought by Netflix http://screencrush.com/netflix-matt-smith-the-crown/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 We did that before and ended up with styver We had a woeful scouting system at that time and mistakes of the past should not dictate current policy. I've got every confidence in Burt and Cotts. to get the signings right wherever they come from. Haven't you? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 Like who? is it my job to suggest alternative names? No. Do I think we can do better than a slow, limited striker who has been average, at best, at this level? Yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nogbad the Bad Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 But with a little more talent than Ivan, I'd hope... Ideally, yes, but personally I rated Ivan. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 We did that before and ended up with styver And beforehand we've had Jacki etc Just because you've had one bad experience shouldn't mean and end to any foreign players - look at all the domestic based duds we've had. Same for Scottish players Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Admin Ian M Posted June 19, 2015 Admin Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 But with a little more talent than Ivan, I'd hope... I hope all our signings turn out to be more talented than Messi. It'll happen 1 day by the law of averages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeh Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 And beforehand we've had Jacki etc Just because you've had one bad experience shouldn't mean and end to any foreign players - look at all the domestic based duds we've had. Same for Scottish players It hasn't just been one in recent times tho And we didn't pluck jacki out of Norway or Sweden did we we signed him from Celtic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phileas Fogg Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 It hasn't just been one in recent times tho And we didn't pluck jacki out of Norway or Sweden did we we signed him from Celtic Well if you're going to be pedantic about it yes, but Cetic had to take the chance on him originally. Point is, one bad experience shouldn't put you off a huge pool of players forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazred Posted June 19, 2015 Report Share Posted June 19, 2015 We never did our due diligence on Styvar - hence his legendary status as poor signing. As long as a player is well scouted, it shouldn't matter where he comes from. GJ did appear to have a wheeler dealer type attitude to transfers. SC and KB seem far more thorough and professional based on what they have done so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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