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*** Matt Smith joins on loan from Man City ***

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  • Valley11
    Valley11 Posts: 12,004
    edited January 2020
    Good back up for Cullen. Looks a similar stature. Is he a defensive midfielder? 

    Welcome 
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,427
    The ultimate underwhelming signing for the glass half full (or completely empty in some
    cases).

    - boring name
    - Welsh
    - no impact at QPR
    - no YouTube video showing stepovers and long shots with rap music
    - only 20 so we must be scrapping the barrel
  • Gammysnr
    Gammysnr Posts: 540
    Super duper deal phone misplaced it seems.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,962
    Scoham said:
    The ultimate underwhelming signing for the glass half full (or completely empty in some
    cases).

    - boring name
    - Welsh
    - no impact at QPR
    - no YouTube video showing stepovers and long shots with rap music
    - only 20 so we must be scrapping the barrel

    How would you personally rate Smith, Scoham?


  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,861
    Scoham said:
    The ultimate underwhelming signing for the glass half full (or completely empty in some
    cases).

    - boring name
    - Welsh
    - no impact at QPR
    - no YouTube video showing stepovers and long shots with rap music
    - only 20 so we must be scrapping the barrel

    What are we replacing the barrel with?
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,427
    Oggy Red said:
    Scoham said:
    The ultimate underwhelming signing for the glass half full (or completely empty in some
    cases).

    - boring name
    - Welsh
    - no impact at QPR
    - no YouTube video showing stepovers and long shots with rap music
    - only 20 so we must be scrapping the barrel

    How would you personally rate Smith, Scoham?


    Don’t know much about him, will trust Bowyer and Gallen like I do with all signings. They’ve shown they know what they’re doing.
  • soapboxsam
    soapboxsam Posts: 23,232
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 
  • SennockianRed
    SennockianRed Posts: 19
    Going by Football Manager, he can play:
    WB R, DM, M RC, so will give us ample cover.
  • Oggy Red
    Oggy Red Posts: 44,962
    Scoham said:
    Oggy Red said:
    Scoham said:
    The ultimate underwhelming signing for the glass half full (or completely empty in some
    cases).

    - boring name
    - Welsh
    - no impact at QPR
    - no YouTube video showing stepovers and long shots with rap music
    - only 20 so we must be scrapping the barrel

    How would you personally rate Smith, Scoham?


    Don’t know much about him, will trust Bowyer and Gallen like I do with all signings. They’ve shown they know what they’re doing.
    Yep, much the same as I feel. 



  • bobmunro
    bobmunro Posts: 20,861
    SennockianRed said:
    Going by Football Manager, he can play:
    WB R, DM, M RC, so will give us ample cover.

    He's going to have his work cut out though. Must have a good engine.

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  • charltonbob
    charltonbob Posts: 8,279
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    So it has taken us to this stage of the window to bring in a player that could only manage 8 games for QPR.

    Anyway, Gallagher turned out decent so possibly Smith can too.

    Is money a  problem for ESI?
    Said before it wouldn't surprise me if they're scrabbling around in the middle East for investors or as the chairman puts it sponsors. The Belgian has deferred payment for 6 months & the "owner" has a legal obligation to cover any investment shortfall to get it past EFL. Just a possibility :-)
  • Davo55
    Davo55 Posts: 7,843
    Looks like a third choice signing, to be honest. But that doesn't mean he won't do a very good job for us, and I do really like what he said about being fired up to play for us. Welcome. Make a name for yourself young man.
  • ElfsborgAddick
    ElfsborgAddick Posts: 29,128
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
  • DoctorCharlton
    DoctorCharlton Posts: 2,463
    SennockianRed said:
    Going by Football Manager, he can play:
    WB R, DM, M RC, so will give us ample cover.
    He turned out good in his loan spell at qpr on my game too, 7.08 average rating, played 42 games. Must be able to cut it in the championship then ;-)
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,599
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
    The last person we signed from that level in Holland turned out alright...
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,409
    ForeverAddickted said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
    The last person we signed from that level in Holland turned out alright...
    Who was that player , 
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,599
    Lewis Coaches said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
    The last person we signed from that level in Holland turned out alright...
    Who was that player , 
    Seriously you have to ask?
  • Scoham
    Scoham Posts: 37,427
    bolloxbolder said:
    So three loans to date.

    Preston cast off
    Sunderland cast off
    QPR cast off

    No money spent. 

    Genuinely believe if Gallen had been in charge we would have got better.
    So you’re saying Southall is choosing the signings?
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,409
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Lewis Coaches said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
    The last person we signed from that level in Holland turned out alright...
    Who was that player , 
    Seriously you have to ask?
    Yes my mind has gone blank.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,619
    Alwaysneil said:
    I started a thread in this before seeing this one, I was much more upbeat. 

    Quality defensive midfielder played full internationals for Wales and so Jonny Williams must also rate him.

    Not proven at this level but look forward to seeing him out himself about.

    Welcome Matt and good luck. 
    Why must Jonny Williams also rate him? And even if asked how do you know whether he does or doesn’t?

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  • bolloxbolder
    bolloxbolder Posts: 7,970
    No I just think he would have got things done earlier. We've been too slow and have missed targets, so we get unproven people like this Smith guy. 
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,409
    SORRY JUST GOT IT ......fcuking hell .that was bad.
  • ForeverAddickted
    ForeverAddickted Posts: 94,599
    edited January 2020
    Lewis Coaches said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Lewis Coaches said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
    The last person we signed from that level in Holland turned out alright...
    Who was that player , 
    Seriously you have to ask?
    Yes my mind has gone blank.
    Piotr Parzyszek from De Graafschap

    Champions League scorer
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,421
    bolloxbolder said:
    No I just think he would have got things done earlier. We've been too slow and have missed targets, so we get unproven people like this Smith guy. 
     And proven players like this McGeady bloke.
  • LargeAddick
    LargeAddick Posts: 32,619
    How many defensive midfielders do we need? Really need a box to box type who can pick a pass, shoot, score a couple of goals.
  • Dazzler21
    Dazzler21 Posts: 51,421
    I thought I read that Smith was box to box.
  • Valley11
    Valley11 Posts: 12,004
    If Taylor stays....that’ll do me

    Be good to get RCH or the Blackpool striker but it’s a Brucie. 
  • charltonbob
    charltonbob Posts: 8,279
    Scoham said:
    bolloxbolder said:
    So three loans to date.

    Preston cast off
    Sunderland cast off
    QPR cast off

    No money spent. 

    Genuinely believe if Gallen had been in charge we would have got better.
    So you’re saying Southall is choosing the signings?
    That would be strange wouldn't it ?
  • Lewis Coaches
    Lewis Coaches Posts: 5,409
    What i will say about that season with Twente the team played some great football in front of 25000 FANS every game. One club city is Enschede and one of the better grounds and fan base. The Valley can beat that for sure and i hope Matt Smith can turn it on given the chance to play.
  • Cafc43v3r
    Cafc43v3r Posts: 21,600
    Dazzler21 said:
    I thought I read that Smith was box to box.
    So far he has been a defensive midfielder, a box to box one, a qpr reject, a 6'5 center forward, a Wales legend, only capped by Wales to stop him playing for England, the next Colin Bell, the next Polish Pete, cover for Cullen, Lockyer's best mate, highly rated by Johnny Williams.  Have I missed anything? 

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