tinman-is-god Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 In the WDP, at the bottom of the article that Lita may be leaving, there is an interesting paragraph about Jamie Smith. It says:'Out of contract defender Jamie Smith will decide later this week whether to accept City's offer of a new one-year deal. Smith claimed last night: ''i have had offers from some other clubs''If i was Smith, and had the offer of a first-team place at a league one team, i wouldn't blame him for leaving. I can't see him getting ahead of Carey in the line-up. Will anyone be bothered when he goes? I won't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bcfc seattle Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I for one would be happy to see him leave. I wish him well but don't think he is the type of player we need. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rednready Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 In the WDP, at the bottom of the article that Lita may be leaving, there is an interesting paragraph about Jamie Smith. It says:'Out of contract defender Jamie Smith will decide later this week whether to accept City's offer of a new one-year deal. Smith claimed last night: ''i have had offers from some other clubs''If i was Smith, and had the offer of a first-team place at a league one team, i wouldn't blame him for leaving. I can't see him getting ahead of Carey in the line-up. Will anyone be bothered when he goes? I won't←If Smith can get a 2 or 3 year contract elsewhere at 31 he should take it. Cant see City offering him more than a 1 year contract. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest port marine red Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Two words. Gerard Lavin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Our offer is apparently only for a year and as Smith commutes from Birmingham, if he can get something similar or even a longer deal that is nearer to his home, I think he'd be wise to take it.Carey's return to us means that I can't see him being more than a squad player next season anyway, and with Coles now likely to stay Carey is pretty certain to be used solely as a right back and as Smith can't really play in any other position, I reckon he'll be on the bench a lot unless Louis picks up an injury. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest port marine red Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Our offer is apparently only for a year and as Smith commutes from Birmingham, if he can get something similar or even a longer deal that is nearer to his home, I think he'd be wise to take it.Carey's return to us means that I can't see him being more than a squad player next season anyway, and with Coles now likely to stay Carey is pretty certain to be used solely as a right back and as Smith can't really play in any other position, I reckon he'll be on the bench a lot unless Louis picks up an injury.←I thought he lived in Surrey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 It as a suprise to many that Smith was offered another year.With Carey's return Smith is surplus to requirements especially as Coles can play right back when he has to.I heard that Smith is a positve influence off the pitch which is partly why he was offered another deal but if he can a longer deal elsewhere then he'd be wise to take it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red as fcuk Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 It as a suprise to many that Smith was offered another year.With Carey's return Smith is surplus to requirements especially as Coles can play right back when he has to.I heard that Smith is a positve influence off the pitch which is partly why he was offered another deal but if he can a longer deal elsewhere then he'd be wise to take it.←How often is he likely to be on the pitch though? I say don't bother to wake me up before you go...go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedUn Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Our offer is apparently only for a year and as Smith commutes from Birmingham, if he can get something similar or even a longer deal that is nearer to his home, I think he'd be wise to take it.Carey's return to us means that I can't see him being more than a squad player next season anyway, and with Coles now likely to stay Carey is pretty certain to be used solely as a right back and as Smith can't really play in any other position, I reckon he'll be on the bench a lot unless Louis picks up an injury.←Bradley Orr can also do a very job at right back and it wouldn't surprise me to see Griff Jones have a couple of games there this season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
red as fcuk Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Bradley Orr can also do a very job at right back and it wouldn't surprise me to see Griff Jones have a couple of games there this season.←Please forgive my ignorance but who is Griff jones? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedUn Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Please forgive my ignorance but who is Griff jones?←Academy lad from same age group as Dave Cotterill and Scott Golbourne, played eight reserve games last season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Downend2005 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 i thought that was the bloke who worked with mel smith?i liked smith, but no point keeping him on if you have younger options such as orr and carey available. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cider red Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I hope he goes.I have one word for jamie smith, Liability. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brady bunch Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Smith is okay, but cost us a lot of points last year with rash tackles. WE would have been promoted if we had a better right back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TomBCFCUK Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I think Smith will leave and i know for sure that one of the clubs who have offered him a contract is Walsall so it wouldnt surprise me if he ends up there next season. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bristol Boy Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Last close seasons bad deal was offering MB another season.Smith is this seasons bad deal.We've got Carey, Coles, Orr, Harley & Jones (Academy) who can all play right back and with one central defender in and another possibly on the way, especially if Coles goes (I think he won't)then we've enough options at RB.Save his wages and sigN another centre half to cover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NailseaRed Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Anyone from E block atyeo, row U & V come on the forum? haha they're total smith lovers! Nice to see I'm the only one who thinks he doesn't bring anything to the team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i_am_red Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 although I don't think it would be a good idea scott murray used to play right back didn't he? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex1089 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Jamie smith can go, won't do us harm to see him leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cider head Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 i don't think we'll miss Jamie Smith, put carey back to right back andsign a new center half and we will be ok at the back.brooker has been good as captin, you wouldn't want to upset him Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EmersonsKev Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I can see him ending up at Walsall. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atticus Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 i wouldnt be to saddened if Smith went. Not been overly impressed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milo Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Ryan Harley plays RB.As i_am_red said, so too can Scott Murray and as we're paying him a fortune and he's not delivering on right wing, I'd consider playing him there. He'd also fit in at right wing back if we go for a 5-3-2.Cover also from Coles and Orr in addition to first choice Carey I don't think we need him.Hopefully Stewart will also bring the attitude in the dressing room that Smith might take with him when/if he leaves. I'm not sure why he was offered an extension in the first place.I wish him well if he moves on of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest REDCIDERARMY Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 I have never thought Smith was great,rash tacles and bookings cost us,I feel he is slow and never linked up with Murray as Carey use to. Makes more sense to save on wages and buy a good centre half. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jhowie11 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Let him go! Smith has been a weaklink in the back 4. With a defender reportedly coming in, carey can play right back and rekindle the old carey/murray partnership. i hope he's got a better contract somewhere else! No offence to him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbored Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 Ryan Harley plays RB.As i_am_red said, so too can Scott Murray and as we're paying him a fortune and he's not delivering on right wing, I'd consider playing him there. He'd also fit in at right wing back if we go for a 5-3-2.←Murray has played at right back as you say but he's pretty hopeless.I can remember him being constantly out of position and missing tackles last time he played there under Wilson about 4 seasons ago.Murray at right back would be a liability in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robins72 Posted May 25, 2005 Share Posted May 25, 2005 yes Murray was awful as a right back. No pace and kept chasing shadows and made himself very exposed! Hence we let in lots of goals at the back that season. Murray has lost some pace already so a right back birth would not be a good option imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest darling Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Hope he goes. Not good enough and why he was given the captaincy I will never know! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest markreynolds1986 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Will anyone be bothered when he goes? I won't←id love to see him go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xerox6060 Posted May 26, 2005 Share Posted May 26, 2005 Nothing against Jamie Smith, but there's better out there, plus Carey is no 1 choice with Orr and I agree Murray players who can be developed on deputise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tinman-is-god Posted May 26, 2005 Author Share Posted May 26, 2005 its interesting because after Carey left us last summer, there was nothing but praise for Smith, but as soon as Carey came back, i think we could all see who was by far the better defender. I hope Smithy well, but as a full-back, i was never convinced of his defensive abilities. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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