Shak Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 No excuse for starting him as far as I can see. We've got Martins to play up top and we can use either Duff or Milner playing just off, so barring a rash of late injuries starting Smith would be a terrible decision, given how poor he's been in pre-season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
madras Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 No excuse for starting him as far as I can see. We've got Martins to play up top and we can use either Duff or Milner playing just off, so barring a rash of late injuries starting Smith would be a terrible decision, given how poor he's been in pre-season. pre,last and previous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shak Posted August 15, 2008 Share Posted August 15, 2008 No excuse for starting him as far as I can see. We've got Martins to play up top and we can use either Duff or Milner playing just off, so barring a rash of late injuries starting Smith would be a terrible decision, given how poor he's been in pre-season. pre,last and previous Pre-natal as well probably, the little cunt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baggio Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 I still think he'll leave. I don't think Keegan would want to lose him and Ameobi if another striker wasn't signed up, so he'll get rid of Shola, get a replacement in then Smith will go towards the end of the window, I can't see him wanting to stay here if he was 5th choice anyway tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 Hopefully Everton losing today will result in a panic bid for Alan Smith that we simply can't refuse. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Phil K Posted August 16, 2008 Share Posted August 16, 2008 be nothing short of a massive f***ing joke if he starts Agreed. And I too will be desperate that Everton put in a bid for Smith after being played off the park at home today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Very telling I think that Duff has replaced Smith as fourth choice striker, and that Smith didn't even come off the bench. I don't think Keegan rates him, and Smith will be taking that wage cut Everton are offering him by September 1st. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
colinmk Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 I think if and when we sign another striker KK will start thinking about shifting him, he won't be going if we don't get a new one that's for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Very telling I think that Duff has replaced Smith as fourth choice striker, and that Smith didn't even come off the bench. I don't think Keegan rates him, and Smith will be taking that wage cut Everton are offering him by September 1st. You'd think Smith would ask for a transfer. That's why he left Man U to come to us, to get regular games. If Everton want him surely he'd rather go there to play than sit on our bench? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1878 Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Very telling I think that Duff has replaced Smith as fourth choice striker, and that Smith didn't even come off the bench. I don't think Keegan rates him, and Smith will be taking that wage cut Everton are offering him by September 1st. You'd think Smith would ask for a transfer. That's why he left Man U to come to us, to get regular games. If Everton want him surely he'd rather go there to play than sit on our bench? He wouldn't play here either when everyone is fit, even though our squad is tiny. The last rumour I heard on this was that Moyes wasn't happy with Smith's attitude and lack of willingness to drop his wage for a move to go through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LoveItIfWeBeatU Posted August 22, 2008 Share Posted August 22, 2008 Very telling I think that Duff has replaced Smith as fourth choice striker, and that Smith didn't even come off the bench. I don't think Keegan rates him, and Smith will be taking that wage cut Everton are offering him by September 1st. You'd think Smith would ask for a transfer. That's why he left Man U to come to us, to get regular games. If Everton want him surely he'd rather go there to play than sit on our bench? He wouldn't play here either when everyone is fit, even though our squad is tiny. The last rumour I heard on this was that Moyes wasn't happy with Smith's attitude and lack of willingness to drop his wage for a move to go through. The only reason I thought he would get a game at Everton was because Moyes supposedly wanted to buy him (therefore you would assume that he would want to play him). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 With Milner being prefered up front to Smith, Smith is now our sixth choice striker. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 He's our lucky talisman. Every time he stays off the pitch we get a result. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Keegan says he'd only use Alan Smith in a crisis. Because he's injured, or because he's shit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 http://www.nufc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10278~1373742,00.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incognito Posted August 23, 2008 Share Posted August 23, 2008 Keegan says he'd only use Alan Smith in a crisis. Because he's injured, or because he's shit? Maybe Spuds will buy him then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 "Oba was feeling his groin, so he'll be out for two to three weeks. I just put Smith on there to make the bench look good" If this means what i think it does then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted August 24, 2008 Share Posted August 24, 2008 I think it means Smith is injured, and he doesn't want to use him while he's not ready. He only had him on the bench to make our options look better. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Nobody mentioned that Smith was injured Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alberto2005 Posted August 25, 2008 Share Posted August 25, 2008 Nobody mentioned that Smith was injured Had a fitness test. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newcastle Fan Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Leaving.. Or is he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ikon Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 Leaving.. I hope so Or is he? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I see no links about him leaving. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 31, 2008 Share Posted August 31, 2008 I see no links about him leaving. It's in the Mail. Here's hoping they've got something right for once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitman Posted September 1, 2008 Share Posted September 1, 2008 If Smith and Ameobi went it would actually improve the squad. I'd love to see Keegan say "Best of luck to Alan Smith. Since I've been here his attitude and work rate have been fantastic and he's a great pro to have around the dressing room. So it's shame that he's a terrible footballer and a useless striker and I can't do a thing with him. Still we wish him well and we look forward to playing against him." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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