Mick Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Here we go again. Obviously Baggio and Mick will have started this board argument again though I will now that I've posted in the thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I'm hoping his plan all along has been to be utter shit all season just to make his inevitable goal against the mackems all the more funny. And then hopefully run out the ground celebrating, never to be seen again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRC Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Yeah he did, he got in the way of Martins, fouled Campbell and still fell over, then in the dying minutes we were on the break, and Smith is second furthest forward, and he strolls about the centre circle. Feel harsh on the kid, but f****** hell. Still can't believe we signed him, everyone wanted a creative midfielder to replace Dyer, and we get this c***. I can imagine. Like when he came on against Fulham, and i mentioned it in the post-match thread aswell, he came on and had a near-post header from a corner. Headed it away from goal, literally away, as in back out of the penalty area. The only purpose the man has is if it's 85 minutes, we're hanging onto a lead, our midfield are knackered and our defense is a bit shaky - and we sit him infront of the backline as the clock runs down, just to hassle em up a bit and add a bit of energy. Even then it's risky, with fouls in and around the box. He genuinely is a worse signing than the likes of Luque, Boumsong and Marcelino. That's not even an exaggeration. Dire footballer. He is worse than then because he has had a worse impact, with those players they were just not good enough, or never played. Boumsong played but he was just abit shaky, sometimes had good games in Boumsong we needed a solid defender, and sadly he couldn't do it consistently, but with Smith he has played 90% of the games this season, and has been the catalyst in ruining the full team as he has been a shocking replacement for Dyer. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkie Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I can't really think of a more unpopular player in recent memory than Smith. Even Luque, Boumsong, Dyer, Bowyer et al had people who defended them. Nobody likes Alan Smith. Bowyer played well for us in 04-05, in fact he was arguably our best player that season after Bellas (who was sold in Jan) Are you thinking of the right season there? He was pretty good in 05/06 when Roeder seemed to get the best out of him as an attacking centre-mid, arriving late and suchlike. I thought he was absolute wank in 04/05, when Souness kept picking him, for some Godforsaken reason. Bowyer's one of them weird players that has some sort of void in my memory, sorta thing. He was so highly rated at one point that i can't really believe he played for us. Looking back now, he could have been so much better. Anyhow, yeah. Smith. God - what a fucking wank player. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I can't really think of a more unpopular player in recent memory than Smith. Even Luque, Boumsong, Dyer, Bowyer et al had people who defended them. Nobody likes Alan Smith. Bowyer played well for us in 04-05, in fact he was arguably our best player that season after Bellas (who was sold in Jan) Are you thinking of the right season there? He was pretty good in 05/06 when Roeder seemed to get the best out of him as an attacking centre-mid, arriving late and suchlike. I thought he was absolute w*** in 04/05, when Souness kept picking him, for some Godforsaken reason. Bowyer's one of them weird players that has some sort of void in my memory, sorta thing. He was so highly rated at one point that i can't really believe he played for us. Looking back now, he could have been so much better. Anyhow, yeah. Smith. God - what a f****** w*** player. he was very good at the back end of 05-06 when he partnered Emre in CM and we eventually finished 7th but no, i'm talking 04-05, the dickhead's first season in charge he was comfortably our highest scoring midfielder that season, i thought he looked dynamic, good in the tackle and always up for it. of course the fact that he twated Dyer is probably reason enough Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Baggio you might laugh, but that is exactly what he did, if he had have ran when Owen had the ball we could have played easier balls to break Pompy down, rather than Owen going for a 30 yard ball, we might have scored. Fuck that actually this is Alan Smith, he would have controlled the ball, fouled Kanu who wasn't even on the pitch, got booked for his 10th of the season, and got suspended for his next game, which is argubly better than 2 points. sack the board for buying him ? Here we go again. Obviously Baggio and Mick will have started this board argument again though no, I'm just wondering what the difference is. You can answer if you like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 http://www.vhboots.com/bGraphics/dejavu_large.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
OzzieMandias Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Well, the guy who bought Smith is history, the guy who appointed the guy who bought Smith is history, and hopefully soon Smith will join them on the underachieving ash-heap of times gone by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NE5 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Well, the guy who bought Smith is history, the guy who appointed the guy who bought Smith is history, and hopefully soon Smith will join them on the underachieving ash-heap of times gone by. along with your hero Souey baby Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jarralad Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 I can't really think of a more unpopular player in recent memory than Smith. Even Luque, Boumsong, Dyer, Bowyer et al had people who defended them. Nobody likes Alan Smith. Got nothing against the lad just that he`s crap on the field and doesnt have any skill whatsoever. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
La Parka Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Well, the guy who bought Smith is history, the guy who appointed the guy who bought Smith is history, and hopefully soon Smith will join them on the underachieving ash-heap of times gone by. ZOMG BITE HIM!1!! -On topic, Alan's new role is much better. He looks much better sat on the bench. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 To be fair if some of our more talented players put in the graft Smith does, they'd improve immeasurably. The problem for Smith is that effort is all he has to offer, and that's not enough in the Premier League. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ_NUFC Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 And the funny thing is, compared to Luque, Bowyer, et al, his attitude has been top-notch, commitment never in doubt, and he has genuinely come across as someone rather endearing (maybe it's his hair and passion). The thing is... he's shit. Even Stephen Glass did more for this club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 3rd most fouls in the league this season. I haven't checked, but I think he has played less games than the two before him. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wullie Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 To be fair if some of our more talented players put in the graft Smith does, they'd improve immeasurably. The problem for Smith is that effort is all he has to offer, and that's not enough in the Premier League. As I've said before, I don't think he does put much more effort in than average. Won't chase lost causes or turn up in his own area to make a saving tackle, just runs round in a small area of the pitch kicking people which makes it look like he is grafting. The way he'll stand 20-30 yards behind play scratching his arse when a wide player is looking for an option in and around the box is disgraceful at times. Doesn't put in a fraction of the effort of Milner imo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 To be fair if some of our more talented players put in the graft Smith does, they'd improve immeasurably. The problem for Smith is that effort is all he has to offer, and that's not enough in the Premier League. As I've said before, I don't think he does put much more effort in than average. Won't chase lost causes or turn up in his own area to make a saving tackle, just runs round in a small area of the pitch kicking people which makes it look like he is grafting. The way he'll stand 20-30 yards behind play scratching his arse when a wide player is looking for an option is disgraceful at times. Doesn't put in a fraction of the effort of Milner imo. Fair enough, you've seen more of him than me anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mick Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 As I've said before, I don't think he does put much more effort in than average. Won't chase lost causes or turn up in his own area to make a saving tackle, just runs round in a small area of the pitch kicking people which makes it look like he is grafting. The way he'll stand 20-30 yards behind play scratching his arse when a wide player is looking for an option in and around the box is disgraceful at times. Doesn't put in a fraction of the effort of Milner imo. Agreed, he looks as if he does more work than he does in reality, sometimes the ball is within 5 metres of him and play just seems to pass him by. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgarve Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 at least someones now beat david blaines record for the length of time hes spend doing fuck all in the box. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 at least someones now beat david blaines record for the length of time hes spend doing fuck all in the box. Sigh. Terrible joke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 at least someones now beat david blaines record for the length of time hes spend doing fuck all in the box. Sigh. Terrible joke. Yet still funnier than owt you've done this year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Been said a million times; Fantastic work rate, but not enough in his all round play to be effective. In midfield, his passing range is limited, positionally he's naive and ball watches far too often. Also liable to go in for a tackle and give away a foul in a dangerous position. As a striker, he isn't clinical in front of goal, first touch often betrays him. His awareness is ok, but again, not enough to really warrant a place in the first team. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Been said a million times; He's shite FYP. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 at least someones now beat david blaines record for the length of time hes spend doing fuck all in the box. Sigh. Terrible joke. Yet still funnier than owt you've done this year. Easy now. Did the rounds when Owen wasn't scoring as freely as he has been recently. Surprised if thats the first you've heard of it. Might have been slightly amusing the first time I heard it but wasn't 25 odd repeats later when some of my peers and friends got hold of it and thought they'd share it with me knowing I'm a Newcastle supporter. Also, and seriously, where the fuck did this idea that I try and be funny on here come from? You're the second person to say something like that to me, I went through my recent posts as it bemused me and said person ending up agreeing with me that I hardly ever attempt jokes or funny things on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Chomp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Syrette Posted April 13, 2008 Share Posted April 13, 2008 Meh, I'm super-stressed about my dissertation, I'll bite anything at the moment tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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