midds Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 He will play less games for us than Dyer did, total waste of money!! How have you come to that conclusion exactly? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Menace Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 He's having a medical, or so I hear. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Geordie_krispy Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Personally I don't like the bloke. Not really sure why, but if it's because of the whole racist beating thing, that maybe why i don't like Bowyer either much, same kinda thing for Woody, but to a lesser extent (but strange as he was the only one who was charged). Footballing terms, if you look at it in terms of a replacement for Dyer. I'd take Smith 90% of the time, yes he doesn't have the pace, but he can put that killer pass in more often, and as long as he's not playing a DM role (what Butt and Geremi are for i reckon) then he's got to compete with Emre and Barton for that AM role, if you were to play him just behind Viduka/Owen/Martins (pick you favourite two) then there's hopefully some light at the end of the dark tunnel in terms of actually being able to get the ball to our strikers. Overall, I'm not unhappy about it, not overjoyed either though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Not elated about this but not suicidal over his signing. The way prices are going these day £6 million for an England International is about par for the course. And before I write him off completely I would like to see how he will do for us. Lets face it, if he is a hit on the field we will hero worship this fella, His type of attitude is what the fans loves, so if he is crunching opponents week in week out snarling as he gets up and is playing well we will all be cheering him to the rafters and this thread will be forgotten about. Then again he could be shite and will get eggs thrown at him! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I was dragged to the Man U v Inter game last night by a friend and, before the game, we sat down with a few die-hard United fans who had nothing but praise for Smith. They all agreed that it was a shame that he was going and that, due to United playing Rooney and Ronaldo as essentially 'floating' players, Smith could never get his rhythm in the starting 11. And, after watching United's total reliance on Ronaldo and Rooney last night (although they were short of players for all intensive purposes), I can understand where they are coming from. In a transfer market climate where Mickey Mouse players are being sold for £5m+, complaining at getting an experienced player with Champions League experience from *the* top club in the UK for £6m is a tad over-the-top. Also, that he has experience in playing both up front and in midfield can only be a good thing, given our dire injury record. And... if he is merely being bought as an expensive squad player, it will create competition for places that we desperately need. For far too long have we have players who pretty much know that their place is guaranteed - simply because there is no-one else to replace them. The top squads in the Premiership have nearly 2 teams worth of quality talent to choose from. We do not have that luxury at the moment, but as long as BS attracts a few more players of Smith's standard then we are at least one step closer to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 He will play less games for us than Dyer did, total waste of money!! How have you come to that conclusion exactly? H eris just as injury prone but we also have the games hhe will miss after his red cards! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicky Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Quite excited about it. Wish some of you would wait and see how performs for us, before saying some of the shit thats been said. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I was dragged to the Man U v Inter game last night by a friend and, before the game, we sat down with a few die-hard United fans who had nothing but praise for Smith. They all agreed that it was a shame that he was going and that, due to United playing Rooney and Ronaldo as essentially 'floating' players, Smith could never get his rhythm in the starting 11. And, after watching United's total reliance on Ronaldo and Rooney last night (although they were short of players for all intensive purposes), I can understand where they are coming from. In a transfer market climate where Mickey Mouse players are being sold for £5m+, complaining at getting an experienced player with Champions League experience from *the* top club in the UK for £6m is a tad over-the-top. Also, that he has experience in playing both up front and in midfield can only be a good thing, given our dire injury record. And... if he is merely being bought as an expensive squad player, it will create competition for places that we desperately need. For far too long have we have players who pretty much know that their place is guaranteed - simply because there is no-one else to replace them. The top squads in the Premiership have nearly 2 teams worth of quality talent to choose from. We do not have that luxury at the moment, but as long as BS attracts a few more players of Smith's standard then we are at least one step closer to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Snrub Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 It's not that I think he's shite, we just don't need him whatsoever, imo. He's wasted in centre midfield and we have 4 better options up front. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KaKa Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Some of the comments on here are disgusting. I for one prefer to wait and see how he will be used and how he performs before making any kind of comment. I saw him play in midfield quite a bit for Man U and was always surprised by how well he used the ball when in posession. The only downside was the way he flew into some rash tackles, but I think this was more down to him playing DM and being told to replace Keane. As an attacking midfielder he won't have that demand on him. I bet if he comes he does really well, especially because he is a good pro and is going to work very hard to make sure he does well and if he is playing every week I'm sure he will. This is going to be interesting and there is a huge potential for some people on here to look like absolute morons. Really dissapointing response to a player who has chosen to come here and play for your club. Disgraceful. At least wait till he messes up before having a go. So basically no one should ever disagree with a transfer. Great, may aswell shut this place down now. Can you read? Have you seen some of the comments on here? Huge difference between disagreeing with a transfer and wishing for the guy to be run down by a freakin' train isn't there? I mean what's that all about? Half of you disagrreing don't even have any basis for doing so. Instead your disagreeing on the basis that you want Ronaldinho instead. No one knows how he is going to be used yet or what Sams plans are, so why not wait before you judge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guinness_fiend Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Dave - tis true. Their bench was absolutely awful last night - hence them not even making a single substitution. They were being run ragged. Neville was out (among others), Nani and Anderson weren't on the bench and it looked like a lot of players were being rested for Sunday. I wasn't saying that they are short on a weekly basis, but their reliance on R&R *yesterday* was extremely apparent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 He will play less games for us than Dyer did, total waste of money!! How have you come to that conclusion exactly? H eris just as injury prone but we also have the games hhe will miss after his red cards! So he's definitely going to pick up injuries and red cards then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 He will play less games for us than Dyer did, total waste of money!! How have you come to that conclusion exactly? H eris just as injury prone but we also have the games hhe will miss after his red cards! So he's definitely going to pick up injuries and red cards then? IMO its a pretty safe bet, yes! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 I was dragged to the Man U v Inter game last night by a friend and, before the game, we sat down with a few die-hard United fans who had nothing but praise for Smith. They all agreed that it was a shame that he was going and that, due to United playing Rooney and Ronaldo as essentially 'floating' players, Smith could never get his rhythm in the starting 11. And, after watching United's total reliance on Ronaldo and Rooney last night (although they were short of players for all intensive purposes), I can understand where they are coming from. In a transfer market climate where Mickey Mouse players are being sold for £5m+, complaining at getting an experienced player with Champions League experience from *the* top club in the UK for £6m is a tad over-the-top. Also, that he has experience in playing both up front and in midfield can only be a good thing, given our dire injury record. And... if he is merely being bought as an expensive squad player, it will create competition for places that we desperately need. For far too long have we have players who pretty much know that their place is guaranteed - simply because there is no-one else to replace them. The top squads in the Premiership have nearly 2 teams worth of quality talent to choose from. We do not have that luxury at the moment, but as long as BS attracts a few more players of Smith's standard then we are at least one step closer to it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
midds Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 He will play less games for us than Dyer did, total waste of money!! How have you come to that conclusion exactly? H eris just as injury prone but we also have the games hhe will miss after his red cards! So he's definitely going to pick up injuries and red cards then? IMO its a pretty safe bet, yes! Fair enough! We'll soon find out I guess. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stozo Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Barton and Smith will kick the shit out most teams this year. Certainly not going to be soft touches away from home. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 He will play less games for us than Dyer did, total waste of money!! How have you come to that conclusion exactly? H eris just as injury prone but we also have the games hhe will miss after his red cards! So he's definitely going to pick up injuries and red cards then? IMO its a pretty safe bet, yes! Fair enough! We'll soon find out I guess. sadly it looks like you are right and we will see soon enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPERTOON Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Could make his debut with Viduka sunday say BBC Just hope these 3 sign quickly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Parky Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Barton and Smith will kick the shit out most teams this year. Certainly not going to be soft touches away from home. Good news. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kimbo Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Some of the comments on here are disgusting. I for one prefer to wait and see how he will be used and how he performs before making any kind of comment. I saw him play in midfield quite a bit for Man U and was always surprised by how well he used the ball when in posession. The only downside was the way he flew into some rash tackles, but I think this was more down to him playing DM and being told to replace Keane. As an attacking midfielder he won't have that demand on him. I bet if he comes he does really well, especially because he is a good pro and is going to work very hard to make sure he does well and if he is playing every week I'm sure he will. This is going to be interesting and there is a huge potential for some people on here to look like absolute morons. Really dissapointing response to a player who has chosen to come here and play for your club. Disgraceful. At least wait till he messes up before having a go. So basically no one should ever disagree with a transfer. Great, may aswell shut this place down now. Can you read? Have you seen some of the comments on here? Huge difference between disagreeing with a transfer and wishing for the guy to be run down by a freakin' train isn't there? I mean what's that all about? Half of you disagrreing don't even have any basis for doing so. Instead your disagreeing on the basis that you want Ronaldinho instead. No one knows how he is going to be used yet or what Sams plans are, so why not wait before you judge. Who's mentioned Ronaldinho?! I'm disagreeing on the basis that he is just a grafter and won't improve our team in any way, we don't need him. And i'm very disappointed the money isn't going towards defenders. I'm guessing he's going to be played in midfield or upfront, we have better options in both of those positions. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Nguyen Van Falk Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Barton and Smith will kick the s*** out most teams this year. Certainly not going to be soft touches away from home. Like I said, Barton, Smith and Butt will be a good CM for away games. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tisd09 Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Yeah he is definatley going to get sent off isn't he, because he has a massive total of 6 red cards in his club career. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 does nobody have any confidence in Allardyce? I'm sure Bolton fans were as bemused as we are here when they signed people like Kevin Davies and El-Hadji "lack of saliva control" Diouf, but both turned into crucial players for them. Ffs lads, Sam has a talent for bringing the best out of mediocre players. Unlike Roeder, he isn't just going to sing a player based on the name and for the point of it (see Duff), he probably has a conrete plan for Smith. That said I don't quite see how he's a replacement for Dyer... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Just had an official text off NUFC confirming talks are being held with Smith and cacapa, get in there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 2, 2007 Share Posted August 2, 2007 Just had an official text off NUFC confirming talks are being held with Smith and cacapa, get in there Robbing bastards. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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