We must be very close to signing someone (maybe two?) if we've allowed Smith to go out on loan.
Church and fuller ?
Church as a minimum by Saturday. There was a rumour that Blackpool are interested in Fuller so that will at least delay if not completely sink a move for him.
We have to have a player lined up. That is ridiculous if we haven't. 1 first team striker and we loan out the only other one with any league experience.
I agree we must and one that has had a pre season surely.Its ok for Church to discuss signing but he probably wont be up to full speed till the end of August
Ultimate insult from Sky. Not only have they got a different Michael Smith pictured on their website, they've also got a thumbnail of the MK Dons badge!
Dons complete Smith loan deal AFC Wimbledon have completed the signing of Charlton striker Michael Smith on loan until January.
Ultimate insult from Sky. Not only have they got a different Michael Smith pictured on their website, they've also got a thumbnail of the MK Dons badge!
LOL! Classic.
Actually, I'm disappointed Smith has gone out on loan again. The lad has clearly got potential and done well wherever he has been out on loan. And unless we give him a chance, we'll never know if he can hack it at this level.
We must be very close to signing someone (maybe two?) if we've allowed Smith to go out on loan.
Church and fuller ?
Church as a minimum by Saturday. There was a rumour that Blackpool are interested in Fuller so that will at least delay if not completely sink a move for him.
We must be very close to signing someone (maybe two?) if we've allowed Smith to go out on loan.
Church and fuller ?
Church as a minimum by Saturday. There was a rumour that Blackpool are interested in Fuller so that will at least delay if not completely sink a move for him.
Is Church fit enough for a league game Sat?
Powell says he's a long way behind the fitness of the rest of the squad.
Don't see why people are thinking that just because Smith has gone on loan that we are close to a signing. Don't think SCP had any intention of playing Smith regardless of our current striker status. I do think Church will sign but I doubt this is a case of one in one out.
Don't think SCP had any intention of playing Smith regardless of our current striker status. I do think Church will sign but I doubt this is a case of one in one out.
Current striker status could possibly be zero at any time. Smith knows how to score goals and I don't think we are in any position to be picky. If he's gone and we genuinely have nobody else lined up then that's bloody moronic!
Ultimate insult from Sky. Not only have they got a different Michael Smith pictured on their website, they've also got a thumbnail of the MK Dons badge!
Yes, the Michael Smith in the photo is a defender who plays for Bristol Rovers!
dropping down the divisions does young players no good at all .. the 'experience' they get is how to kick and rush, chase after misplaced passes and to compete at head tennis .. if Powell doesn't fancy Smith ... and it seems he doesn't ... sell him and use the few quid + wages saved to bring in somebody else
dropping down the divisions does young players no good at all .. the 'experience' they get is how to kick and rush, chase after misplaced passes and to compete at head tennis .. if Powell doesn't fancy Smith ... and it seems he doesn't ... sell him and use the few quid + wages saved to bring in somebody else
Getting some league 2 experience might come in handy in the future. :-(
dropping down the divisions does young players no good at all .. the 'experience' they get is how to kick and rush, chase after misplaced passes and to compete at head tennis .. if Powell doesn't fancy Smith ... and it seems he doesn't ... sell him and use the few quid + wages saved to bring in somebody else
Getting some league 2 experience might come in handy in the future. :-(
do I detect signs of surrender here? .. meaning we'll soon be back in the basement? .. or that Smiffy is only a basement standard striker? .. this year m'dear .. we are going UP UP UP !!!!
dropping down the divisions does young players no good at all .. the 'experience' they get is how to kick and rush, chase after misplaced passes and to compete at head tennis .. if Powell doesn't fancy Smith ... and it seems he doesn't ... sell him and use the few quid + wages saved to bring in somebody else
didn't seem to do Beckham, Defoe, Sheringham etc any harm
Does Powell see him as a player with a future at the club?
Doesn't look like it. Suspect this means Smith has no future at the Club. Great shame.
It also highlights the difficulty of deciding on contract length. Smith was signed on a three year deal which I assume the Club now regrets.
Hope AFC are making a contribution to his wages, but even if they are Smith will no doubt represent a drain on the Club's cash flow until he leaves, inevitably, next summer.
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Wow just seen the score at charlton!! woorrldy game gone on at the valley, massive 3 points #cafc
And relax... in Powell we trust.
http://www1.skysports.com/football/news/11095/8848247/afc-wimbledon-have-completed-the-loan-signing-of-charlton-striker-michael-smith
Dons complete Smith loan deal
AFC Wimbledon have completed the signing of Charlton striker Michael Smith on loan until January.
Ultimate insult from Sky. Not only have they got a different Michael Smith pictured on their website, they've also got a thumbnail of the MK Dons badge!
Actually, I'm disappointed Smith has gone out on loan again. The lad has clearly got potential and done well wherever he has been out on loan. And unless we give him a chance, we'll never know if he can hack it at this level.
It also highlights the difficulty of deciding on contract length. Smith was signed on a three year deal which I assume the Club now regrets.
Hope AFC are making a contribution to his wages, but even if they are Smith will no doubt represent a drain on the Club's cash flow until he leaves, inevitably, next summer.