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Post by rob on Jun 20, 2021 20:44:42 GMT
Why haven't we seen more of Smith? From his performances for us, he's probably equally as good as Morrell, and the only player out of himself, Morrell and Levitt to have actually had a good season of football. Yet we bring on Levitt? Very strange. Smith was not on the bench today- not one ofthe chosen 12.Unlucky to miss out as would have him ahead of Norrington-Davies on bench. |
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Post by marsvolta on Jun 20, 2021 22:25:31 GMT
Why haven't we seen more of Smith? From his performances for us, he's probably equally as good as Morrell, and the only player out of himself, Morrell and Levitt to have actually had a good season of football. Yet we bring on Levitt? Very strange. Yeah, this surprises me too, especially as Page said that he watched a lot of his games towards the end of last season. Maybe he’s got a knock as not even on the bench. |
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Post by manulike on Jun 21, 2021 10:29:44 GMT
Why haven't we seen more of Smith? From his performances for us, he's probably equally as good as Morrell, and the only player out of himself, Morrell and Levitt to have actually had a good season of football. Yet we bring on Levitt? Very strange. Yeah, this surprises me too, especially as Page said that he watched a lot of his games towards the end of last season. Maybe he’s got a knock as not even on the bench. Agree completely.
Page seems to have made a point of picking the same 23 for all 3 games and dropping Smith, Cabango and Colwill. Doesn't make sense, unless all three are carrying an injury?
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Post by marsvolta on Jun 21, 2021 15:50:04 GMT
Yeah, this surprises me too, especially as Page said that he watched a lot of his games towards the end of last season. Maybe he’s got a knock as not even on the bench. Agree completely.
Page seems to have made a point of picking the same 23 for all 3 games and dropping Smith, Cabango and Colwill. Doesn't make sense, unless all three are carrying an injury?
One forward, one midfielder, one defender. I suppose this proves that, if the rules would have been the usual size squad of 23, these are the three that would have missed out. |
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Post by dai on Jun 21, 2021 16:17:16 GMT
Agree completely.
Page seems to have made a point of picking the same 23 for all 3 games and dropping Smith, Cabango and Colwill. Doesn't make sense, unless all three are carrying an injury?
One forward, one midfielder, one defender. I suppose this proves that, if the rules would have been the usual size squad of 23, these are the three that would have missed out. Would he really have taken Levitt over Smith? Smith has put a shift in each time he's played, seems bizarre. |
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Post by morg on Jun 21, 2021 17:01:31 GMT
One forward, one midfielder, one defender. I suppose this proves that, if the rules would have been the usual size squad of 23, these are the three that would have missed out. But Lockyer only late replacement whereas Cabango was in original squad??? |
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Post by fiveattheback on Jun 21, 2021 18:06:44 GMT
Lockyer didn't make it initially because they weren't sure on his fitness, I imagine they think he's fit enough now to be second backup or whatever he is
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Post by rob on Jun 21, 2021 20:28:18 GMT
One forward, one midfielder, one defender. I suppose this proves that, if the rules would have been the usual size squad of 23, these are the three that would have missed out. Would he really have taken Levitt over Smith? Smith has put a shift in each time he's played, seems bizarre. Given 4 other full backs Norrington-Davies would have been expendable as Neco LB or RB cover and Gunter likewise.I prefer Smith to Morrell-less physical but technically much better and easily a better passer. |
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Post by CrackityJones on Aug 3, 2021 21:41:59 GMT
Matt is being linked with a loan move to Hull in the championship. Hopefully it goes well, we need one of our young cms to kick on this season.
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Post by dragonsoccer on Aug 3, 2021 22:11:28 GMT
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Post by talyfan on Aug 6, 2021 16:46:45 GMT
Good move for him. Don't think he'll make the grade at City but will be a handy player for us regardless.
Wonder what the crack is with Levitt
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Post by CrackityJones on Aug 6, 2021 17:13:57 GMT
It will be if he plays regularly. Hopefully he’s not stuck on the bench for any length of time.
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Post by cymru98 on Aug 6, 2021 19:22:38 GMT
Good move if he gets the minutes
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Post by texan on Aug 7, 2021 16:53:27 GMT
Came on with 10 mins left today and Hull 2-1 up. It finished 4-1 but no idea if Smith had a hand in the build up to the two late goals or how well he did.
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Post by underwood on Sept 4, 2021 8:19:27 GMT
Surely he is ahead of Morrell isn’t he?
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Post by dai on Sept 4, 2021 8:36:53 GMT
Surely he is ahead of Morrell isn’t he? You'd like to think so, I've always thought he was marginally the better player. Looked great against Finland, and has done in his previous games. Let's not forget that he's also a ch'ship regular now, and was a L1 regular last season, while Morrell has barely played. Morrell is a Page fave though, so will most certainly be starting. |
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Post by iot on Sept 4, 2021 9:04:19 GMT
Should be starting, but based on selections on Wednesday I think it's pretty obvious it will be Morrell. Disagree with that one
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Post by jimexotic on Sept 13, 2021 14:08:29 GMT
Anyone know how Matt Smith is getting on at Hull City?
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Post by saturn9 on Sept 13, 2021 16:13:56 GMT
Anyone know how Matt Smith is getting on at Hull City? My mate was very impressed with him on Saturday. Came on around 70mins, 'dictated midfield with some intricate passes' |
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Post by jimexotic on Sept 13, 2021 17:02:01 GMT
Not bad, let's hope he can push on and get a permanent transfer to a club where he'll play, develop and shine, he's never playing for Pep.
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Post by jimexotic on Sept 19, 2021 19:06:04 GMT
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Post by talyfan on Jan 30, 2022 16:46:31 GMT
Linked with a permanenet move to MK Dons.
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Post by dai on Jan 30, 2022 17:18:40 GMT
Not sure whats happened with him. I've always thought he's looked great at international level.
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Post by vaulksthrowfanclub on Jan 30, 2022 17:34:16 GMT
Beggars belief as to why Man City persisted with domestic loans rather than capitalising on his great season with FC Twente as they gained promotion.
Hopefully a permanent move gives him some stability.
I’d have him in over Vaulks for the national team squad.
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Post by talyfan on Jan 30, 2022 18:06:56 GMT
Not sure whats happened with him. I've always thought he's looked great at international level. Thought very much the same as well. Hasn't looked out of place for us when he has featured in my opinion. I think as vaulksthrowfanclub has mentioned, a bit of stability and familiarity might do him some good. Still of the opinion he'd flourish abroad. |
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Post by manulike on Jan 30, 2022 23:08:52 GMT
MK Dons?
I'd have him at Arsenal in a heartbeat.
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Post by marsvolta on Jan 30, 2022 23:59:36 GMT
Not sure whats happened with him. I've always thought he's looked great at international level. Yeah he’s always looked good for us when he’s played. Still young yet so hopefully this will be the move that finally kick starts his career. |
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Post by iot on Jan 31, 2022 14:03:40 GMT
Odd how similar his and Morrell's career trajectories have been, although Smith has a couple of years on Morrell. Hopefully one of them can make the step up. We're in trouble if the best we can rely on is a League 1 midfielder as Allen's ability continues to wane
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Post by insertname on Jan 31, 2022 14:24:41 GMT
Odd how similar his and Morrell's career trajectories have been, although Smith has a couple of years on Morrell. Hopefully one of them can make the step up. We're in trouble if the best we can rely on is a League 1 midfielder as Allen's ability continues to wane I notice he was brought on at half time for Stoke the other day. Not a good sign |
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Post by dai on Sept 20, 2022 10:43:03 GMT
The very rarely mentioned Matt Smith scored for MK Dons a few days ago, been starting sort of regularly. But strangely played on the right side of a front three on the weekend.
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