They had an ounce of ability, and in the case of Luque & Boumsong had been a success before they joined so there was always the hope they could turn it around here. Smith on the otherhand, has been average all his career, 80% knew when he signed he was a poor player, and has done naff all to prove us wrong.
Even still you'd think there'd be one person who would stick up for him but I've obviously missed that if it's happened.