Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Watched the full 90mins last night of the villa 6:0 at the start of the season and smith actually had a good game! Buzzed around nicked the ball back a lot without fouling. When he got it played neat quick passes and kept us ticking over. He also nearly scored when he busted a gut to get in the box but was tripped up. It's about the only game i remember him having a decent game last season but i think we signed Tiote shortly after so he probably just gave up trying. That or it was a fluky game. Don't get me wrong, I'm saying he had a good game but I mean a good game for him, compared with say Tiote it would probably be the equivalent of a distinctly average Tiote game. Probably his best premiership game for us. Actually played as a proper midfielder, and not the hardman 'holding' midfielder he usually tries to be. Almost made a run into the opposition box as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sifu Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Watched the full 90mins last night of the villa 6:0 at the start of the season and smith actually had a good game! Buzzed around nicked the ball back a lot without fouling. When he got it played neat quick passes and kept us ticking over. He also nearly scored when he busted a gut to get in the box but was tripped up. It's about the only game i remember him having a decent game last season but i think we signed Tiote shortly after so he probably just gave up trying. That or it was a fluky game. Don't get me wrong, I'm saying he had a good game but I mean a good game for him, compared with say Tiote it would probably be the equivalent of a distinctly average Tiote game. Probably his best premiership game for us. Actually played as a proper midfielder, and not the hardman 'holding' midfielder he usually tries to be. Almost made a run into the opposition box as well. If Smith had scored man, imagine the reaction on this board - the server would have crashed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I also think villas midfield went awol to an extent which helped Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I also think villas midfield went awol to an extent which helped Ireland was rank in that game, think it was his debut as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thin squad gets thinner, oh yeah fantastic news. Just seen this, but... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M4 Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 If Smith had scored man, imagine the reaction on this board - the server would have crashed I remember that moment so well... Out of nothing this situation arose where the ball was played into space for one of our players to run towards and shoot. Suddenly time slowed down as you realised that this was a fantastic chance and then you realised it was Smith that had made this great run into the box. Oh my god, this is it! He might actually fucking score, holy crap... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Merse Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I also think villas midfield went awol to an extent which helped Ireland was rank in that game, think it was his debut as well. Aye he was very poor as was Petrov - saying that like until Carew missed the pelanty they were dominant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest BlacknWhiteArmy Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Almost scored against Arsenal in the cup this season actually. Unlucky, was a cracking shot too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thin squad gets thinner, oh yeah fantastic news. Just seen this, but... He followed it up saying he was joking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Thin squad gets thinner, oh yeah fantastic news. Just seen this, but... He followed it up saying he was joking. Yeah, seen it after I posted Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdckelly Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I also think villas midfield went awol to an extent which helped Ireland was rank in that game, think it was his debut as well. where he was played that game didn't help, as I recall he was in the holding position which if you've ever watched him play is utterly the wrong position for him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LRD Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 There is no 'right position' for him tbh. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest carlie Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 There is no 'right position' for him tbh. His right position is in the couch in front of the TV Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ikri Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 There is no 'right position' for him tbh. I suggest left back, as in left back at home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest sicko2ndbest Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 I think we would probably gave to pay him a settlement as noone will take on his wages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 http://img832.imageshack.us/img832/1613/smithxx.png Found this in the library at the school I work at today. Photoshop away... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 http://i51.tinypic.com/2nlx0p.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilko Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/4885/smithyt.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ponsaelius Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 He found one yet then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 http://img835.imageshack.us/img835/4885/smithyt.jpg cap dofted sir Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 http://img231.imageshack.us/img231/7149/unledli.png Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
S.S.R. Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Why stop there - Why don't you show us your living room too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darth Crooks Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Why stop there - Why don't you show us your living room too? *insertgenericameobicribsquotehere* Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Why stop there - Why don't you show us your living room too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmonkey Posted June 13, 2011 Share Posted June 13, 2011 Have to profess, however unrealistic/naive this is in terms of actually happening, I do feel a modicum of pity at the thought of an innocent, sheltered real life Alan Smith deciding to finally take the plunge and browse N-O and other NUFC messageboards to find out what the fans think of him and his time here before he moves down to the Championship (or below). Can imagine it'd be pretty devestating for someone who probably thinks he's still a decent player to find a wall of agreement between everyone that he's basically a waste of oxygen. And not even in a "he's s*** be we love him as he's our Ameobi" kind of way. Even in the Owen thread the viscious hatred for Little Mickey is tempered with some agreement that he was pretty decent for us during his time under Keegan. With Smith there's just absolutely nothing positive other than a prospective party being planned if/when he does leave the club. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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