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Post by walesgolfmadrid on Jan 19, 2020 15:01:12 GMT
Well if he's good enough, he shouldn't really need Swansea to come in for him, he'd have interest from the rest of the league like Gallagher and Guehi did.
The Swans are in good shape now, much better than they were before the window, and their priority is never going be on Wales. They'll be more than happy with a midfield of Grimes, Byers, Gallagher, Celina and Ayew.
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Post by alarch on Jan 19, 2020 19:49:14 GMT
Well if he's good enough, he shouldn't really need Swansea to come in for him, he'd have interest from the rest of the league like Gallagher and Guehi did. The Swans are in good shape now, much better than they were before the window, and their priority is never going be on Wales. They'll be more than happy with a midfield of Grimes, Byers, Gallagher, Celina and Ayew. I wouldn't expect Swansea's priority to be Wales, but Smith would be a great addition to what is a clear weakness in defensive midfield for Swansea. Fulton and Byers lack the pace and reliable close-quarter's distribution to complement Grimes. Cooper's failure to understand the importance of rectifying this glaring weakness is one of the reason why there are many Swansea fans who are sceptical about him (myself), and others downright critical, in spite of the Swans 5th place position. |
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Post by Deleted on Jan 19, 2020 20:08:42 GMT
Jack Evans new contract today. He should be playing in midfield imo, either instead of or next to Grimes who has been a shadow of the player he was last season, and has looked under pressure since he took on the captaincy. A rest could do him good. Defensively Jack would offer a lot of protection in behind Ayew and Connor.
Swans 6th now. It's a false position due to the miraculous August results, and the Christmas/January fixtures being considerably kinder than the run coming up in February.
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Post by manulike on Jan 24, 2020 22:28:23 GMT
Its looking like Matt might join Emyr and Gwion at Ipswich ;-)
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Post by manulike on Jan 27, 2020 20:57:28 GMT
Hopefully, this is not true ;-(
"Scowen’s expected departure and Nahki Wells’ season-long loan from Burnley being scrapped mean plans to end Matt Smith’s loan spell will now be reconsidered. Smith has been unable to make an impact since arriving from Manchester City, who have been intending to send him elsewhere in the coming days." |
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Post by CrackityJones on Jan 31, 2020 19:37:09 GMT
Another one for the Charlton Welsh ranks!
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Post by manulike on Feb 3, 2020 17:51:59 GMT
Anyone familiar with the Charlton midfield? Any chance of seeing Matt and Jonny playing together, or is Matthew going to be a squad player?
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Post by welwyn on Feb 4, 2020 16:06:14 GMT
Anyone familiar with the Charlton midfield? Any chance of seeing Matt and Jonny playing together, or is Matthew going to be a squad player? I imagine he'll be Gallagher's replacement. |
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Post by alarch on Feb 4, 2020 20:40:51 GMT
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Post by manulike on Feb 11, 2020 21:54:08 GMT
On for last 22' to secure the away victory at Forest.
Did a decent job, getting one excellent block as well as winning a very important defensive header.
Matthews and Lockyer did well, as well - but I have only seen those 20'...
#OnwardsAndUpwards
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Post by quetzal on Feb 13, 2020 0:08:18 GMT
You lot think he’ll make the Euro squad?
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Post by vaulksthrowfanclub on Feb 13, 2020 7:23:45 GMT
For me, I think it’s between Vaulks and Smith for the final midfield spot, and due to Vaulks being bang in form at the moment and Smith being on the bench for CAFC, it will take a monumental swing for Smith to get the nod in my opinion. But you never know with Giggsy opting for the youngsters
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Post by allezlesrouges on Feb 13, 2020 9:01:12 GMT
For me, I think it’s between Vaulks and Smith for the final midfield spot, and due to Vaulks being bang in form at the moment and Smith being on the bench for CAFC, it will take a monumental swing for Smith to get the nod in my opinion. But you never know with Giggsy opting for the youngsters I do think Huws comes into the reckoning as well. Playing at the same level as Morrell in a team that's performing better than Morrell's. Getting rave reviews as well at the moment and we all know the ability he had before his injuries. For me Ampadu, Allen, Morrell are all givens. Which leaves Smith, Vaulks and Huws fighting it out, all of which are getting game time for the run in this season. For me Huws deserves a couple of friendlies given that Giggs has already seen plenty of Smith and Vaulks. King, Levitt don't factor in in my opinion. |
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Post by manulike on Feb 13, 2020 9:58:44 GMT
Really don't see why Ampadu is a given and can't honestly have an informed opinion on Morrell.
The two names FIRST on team sheet next month MUST be Huws and Vaulks. Then it's Chester and Ash.
Love Smith and rate him highly. Should get 30 minutes as well
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Post by vaulksthrowfanclub on Feb 13, 2020 17:43:15 GMT
Fair point on Huws, he does deserve a friendly. I think his injury record will ultimately count against him though, with us having (at least) 3 quick fire games with an already injury prone/lacking match fitness midfield.
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Post by hooky on Feb 16, 2020 11:43:44 GMT
He got 45 mins again on Saturday!
Can we send all our youngsters to Charlton! Fair play to Bowyer - seems to back younger players and trust them
So annoying to see some of them go on loan and not get a chance - the likes of Woodburn (at Sheffield Utd), Ampadu, Matondo and Smith (at QPR). You would have thought their managers at the parent club would have secured some assurance over playing time. Look at Swansea - they do relatively well with that Welsh youngster at centre back and then fast track the Chelsea youngster in and the defence is suddenly all at sea. Hopefully he will be using up his minimum guaranteed playing time soon!
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Post by holmesdaleultra on Feb 16, 2020 12:47:32 GMT
Full house at Charlton yesterday as well my mate was saying the entrance fee was £5 & they always lose when that happens.
Does anyone think with the UEFA champions league and other bans he will get his chance at Man City now?
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Post by allezlesrouges on Feb 16, 2020 15:35:20 GMT
Full house at Charlton yesterday as well my mate was saying the entrance fee was £5 & they always lose when that happens. Does anyone think with the UEFA champions league and other bans he will get his chance at Man City now? Man City have so many on the books in their academy and a lot of very talented choices at that. Whilst I think Matt is a good player I don't think he will turn into the star player that Man City will be after. Foden is supposedly one of the best English talents in the last decade and he's the only one that has made the step up to the seniors. I think Matt will likely have 1 more loan away, hopefully a full season in the Championship, and then probably be sold. |
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Post by cadno on Feb 16, 2020 17:04:44 GMT
Full house at Charlton yesterday as well my mate was saying the entrance fee was £5 & they always lose when that happens. Does anyone think with the UEFA champions league and other bans he will get his chance at Man City now? Man City have so many on the books in their academy and a lot of very talented choices at that. Whilst I think Matt is a good player I don't think he will turn into the star player that Man City will be after. Foden is supposedly one of the best English talents in the last decade and he's the only one that has made the step up to the seniors. I think Matt will likely have 1 more loan away, hopefully a full season in the Championship, and then probably be sold. I'd love the Swans to sign him and Joe Allen! Smith could be Allen's understudy, like Allen was with Britton :-) |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2020 17:20:09 GMT
Man City have so many on the books in their academy and a lot of very talented choices at that. Whilst I think Matt is a good player I don't think he will turn into the star player that Man City will be after. Foden is supposedly one of the best English talents in the last decade and he's the only one that has made the step up to the seniors. I think Matt will likely have 1 more loan away, hopefully a full season in the Championship, and then probably be sold. I'd love the Swans to sign him and Joe Allen! Smith could be Allen's understudy, like Allen was with Britton :-) We've already got Jack Evans, who apparently does not have guaranteed gametime at Mansfield on loan. 3 games on the bench not a single minute yet. Don't need to be buying in Welsh qualified players. Not with a £3m-a-year academy. |
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Post by manulike on May 25, 2020 16:51:44 GMT
Matthew in a decent 40 minute interview, last week. Not as exciting as Robbie Savage, but certainly worth a listen ;-)
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Post by manulike on Jul 11, 2020 15:03:44 GMT
If, like me, you were wondering why Matthew hasn't been featuring for Charlton, then they have let his loan lapse and allowed him to go back to City ;-(
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Post by dai on Sept 2, 2020 9:14:12 GMT
Anyone know what's happening with Smith? Thought he was going on to good things after his Twente spell and good performances for us, but then his QPR loan was a disaster. Seems to have completely dropped off the radar in terms of club football. Clearly never going to make it at City, so surely a permanent move is on the cards?
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Post by dragonsoccer on Sept 2, 2020 9:33:57 GMT
Anyone know what's happening with Smith? Thought he was going on to good things after his Twente spell and good performances for us, but then his QPR loan was a disaster. Seems to have completely dropped off the radar in terms of club football. Clearly never going to make it at City, so surely a permanent move is on the cards?
Loan set to be sorted asap
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Post by dai on Sept 2, 2020 11:40:40 GMT
Anyone know what's happening with Smith? Thought he was going on to good things after his Twente spell and good performances for us, but then his QPR loan was a disaster. Seems to have completely dropped off the radar in terms of club football. Clearly never going to make it at City, so surely a permanent move is on the cards?
Loan set to be sorted asap
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Post by allezlesrouges on Sept 2, 2020 12:13:32 GMT
Loan set to be sorted asap
Good news, any insight as to which club? Says on the link interest from the Championship/Germany/Spain/Netherlands |
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Post by dai on Sept 2, 2020 12:26:27 GMT
Good news, any insight as to which club? Says on the link interest from the Championship/Germany/Spain/Netherlands Yeah I know, but was hoping that ds might have a more specific idea! |
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Post by dragonsoccer on Sept 2, 2020 13:46:39 GMT
Yes  been told a lot going on in the background, news will come out in due course |
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Post by allezlesrouges on Sept 2, 2020 14:02:56 GMT
Says on the link interest from the Championship/Germany/Spain/Netherlands Yeah I know, but was hoping that ds might have a more specific idea! Fair! If I were to speculate I'd say I'd like to see him back in the Netherlands as that would give him a bit of confidence having done well there before. If he could get play time at one of their teams in Europe like Willem or Feyenoord that would be amazing. If not a trip back to Twente would also be good |
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Post by TheWelshWay on Sept 21, 2020 9:35:24 GMT
No news on a loan move for Matt? He needs to get some games asap if he's going to play next month.
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been told a lot going on in the background, news will come out in due course
