Between heaven and hell Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 What a player this young man is, his energy levels are phenomenal. I have been raving about him for weeks to my kids about the ground he covers and the way he always seems to be involved in the game by breaking up opposition play etc. Yesterday my god one minute he's charging into our near post to cut out a dangerous cross then in the blink of an eye he's fighting for the ball in the middle of the park absolutely superb, I really can't remember the last City player I've seen with so much energy, bounce and drive. Man of the match most weeks for me, does all the crap stuff brilliantly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Red Army 75 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 When we signed him I must admit I knew very little about him . But Wat a great signing he has become. I would be very surprised if there wasn't interest from other clubs this summer. Let's hope not Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slippin cider Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 The powerhouse of our midfield ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gasbuster Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 A new, improved contract needed ASAP !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daored Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 minute ago, The Gasbuster said: A new, improved contract needed ASAP !! This guy is the heartbeat of our team and if he can add goals to his game, which I suspect he will now it appears been given license to get more forward. He has to be on other Club's radars, a quality player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiale Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Remember when we were always complaining when we were a little light weight, had no real Captain or rocks in the team ! Now we have a great mix, and it works really well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cov 77 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 50 minutes ago, The Gasbuster said: A new, improved contract needed ASAP !! An absolute must, and now would be a great time to get it sorted, as his favourite manager has just joined the club! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
And Its Smith Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Don't why a top championship or low Premier League club haven't put in an offer yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bearded_red Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Superb player. Probably the best central midfielder I've seen play for City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 No doubt at all that Smiths importance to the team isn't lost on LJ and he will be very keen to get a better contract offered as soon as possible. It won't be lost on Smiths agent either. Question is tho - does Smith want to stay at City on a longer deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobBobSuperBob Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Right up there in central midfielders I've seen over the years Tremendous athlete who covers ground as quickly as I've seen , add the fact he's always on the move, reads the game well , has good technical ability and a real snap in the tackle... Looks alright doesn't he !! Reminds me a bit of a young Paul Ince Seems like a nice lad too with zero ego Would be the last player I would want to see go atm Make him a central core of our side for next 5 yrs plus ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shtanley Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Him and Pack are a great pairing. Both have been immense since we changed from 352. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JoeAman08 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 If he starts scoring we will have a tough time keeping him. He is usually the best midfielder on the pitch for me most weeks. I think playing with Wade Elliott has probably helped him loads. What a player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex_BCFC Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Hand him player of the year award now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SecretSam Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 He was excellent yesterday, as others have said - does the ugly, simple stuff superbly. Knows his game and does it very, very well. Seemed to be a midfield triangle with Pack acting more as the passing player, with Tomlin acting as playmaker ("Number 10"). Not being a regular I don't know if that's the recent formation under LJ, but works really well if so. The key to his role is tactical and positional discipline, which he seems to have. On his way to being a truly top City player - Gary Shelton springs to mind, for older viewers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lanterne Rouge Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Manager he likes. MOM most weeks. He and his partner have just had a baby and are settled in the area. Every chance of being player of the season for this and future years (I`d have given him it last year TBF but understand why the team got it). Fans love him and he`s appreciated. Will probably be made captain next season. Can`t think of a better time to offer him a new contract and for him to be happy to sign it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Davefevs Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Got to admit that he wasn't a player I noticed in the City v Oldham game in Nov 2013, but it only took 2 games in 14/15 season to realise what a good player he was, and what we had missed the previous season. Hoping the LJ connection will bode well for a new contract, and I'm sure he will be captain if we keep hold of him. Just needs to add creative contribution to be the complete midfielder....and we are seeing signs of that in the past two weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Isewater Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 3 hours ago, Between heaven and hell said: What a player this young man is, his energy levels are phenomenal. I have been raving about him for weeks to my kids about the ground he covers and the way he always seems to be involved in the game by breaking up opposition play etc. Yesterday my god one minute he's charging into our near post to cut out a dangerous cross then in the blink of an eye he's fighting for the ball in the middle of the park absolutely superb, I really can't remember the last City player I've seen with so much energy, bounce and drive. Man of the match most weeks for me, does all the crap stuff brilliantly. Gerry Gow ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Korey, Korey Hallelujah! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, Bazooka Joe said: Korey, Korey Hallelujah! Or as The Bounty Hunter put on their most recent front cover, Hope and Korey. Nice to have both now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 1 hour ago, SecretSam said: He was excellent yesterday, as others have said - does the ugly, simple stuff superbly. Knows his game and does it very, very well. Seemed to be a midfield triangle with Pack acting more as the passing player, with Tomlin acting as playmaker ("Number 10"). Not being a regular I don't know if that's the recent formation under LJ, but works really well if so. The key to his role is tactical and positional discipline, which he seems to have. On his way to being a truly top City player - Gary Shelton springs to mind, for older viewers Very similar in stature/style to Shelts..very consistent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Son of Fred Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 21 minutes ago, Major Isewater said: Gerry Gow ? More of a hard man than Korey .....more Rottweiler than terrier!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numero Uno Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 For a Gerry Gow/Gary Shelton comparison to be made Smith is only short of one thing in his gane.....a few goals. Although if he starts doing that he will get to the Prem very quickly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ciderup Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 IMO, Korey is as near to a modern day Gerry Gow as we could get. Gerry wouldn't be able to play the way he did in the modern game, he would never finish a match! To compare Korey to the mighty Gerry Gow is the biggest compliment I can give the lad, he's even got GG's song. We HAVE to keep him! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Offside Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Gerry Gow was unfortunately just before my time but Korey Smith is in my view definitely the best midfielder of that type we have had since Shelton. Great signing and would be near-impossible to replace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 One of the best midfielders in the league? Sounds over the top but he has been that good. Yes there are players that can defend better, break up play better. Better with the ball at their feet, pass the ball better but as an all round player you'd struggle to find an improvement. Oh for a team of Korey Smith's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
glynriley Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 2 minutes ago, BCFC Grim said: One of the best midfielders in the league? Sounds over the top but he has been that good. Yes there are players that can defend better, break up play better. Better with the ball at their feet, pass the ball better but as an all round player you'd struggle to find an improvement. Oh for a team of Korey Smith's. It would be 0-0 every week..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCFC Grim Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 10 minutes ago, glynriley said: It would be 0-0 every week..... See us safe wouldn't it....... He'll score a couple by May. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dereks no1 Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Not only does he have energy and drive but it must be noted he has a lot of quality on the ball and he always picks the right ball. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
One BCFC Posted February 21, 2016 Report Share Posted February 21, 2016 Absolute beast, hell of a player. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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