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*** Matt Smith joins on loan from Man City ***

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    Valley11Valley11
    edited January 2020
    Good back up for Cullen. Looks a similar stature. Is he a defensive midfielder? 

    Welcome 
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    GammysnrGammysnr
    Super duper deal phone misplaced it seems.
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    Oggy RedOggy Red
    Scoham said:
    The ultimate underwhelming signing for the glass half full (or completely empty in some
    cases).

    - boring name
    - Welsh
    - no impact at QPR
    - no YouTube video showing stepovers and long shots with rap music
    - only 20 so we must be scrapping the barrel

    How would you personally rate Smith, Scoham?


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    ScohamScoham
    Oggy Red said:
    Scoham said:
    The ultimate underwhelming signing for the glass half full (or completely empty in some
    cases).

    - boring name
    - Welsh
    - no impact at QPR
    - no YouTube video showing stepovers and long shots with rap music
    - only 20 so we must be scrapping the barrel

    How would you personally rate Smith, Scoham?


    Don’t know much about him, will trust Bowyer and Gallen like I do with all signings. They’ve shown they know what they’re doing.
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    soapboxsamsoapboxsam
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 
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    SennockianRedSennockianRed
    Going by Football Manager, he can play:
    WB R, DM, M RC, so will give us ample cover.
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    Oggy RedOggy Red
    Scoham said:
    Oggy Red said:
    Scoham said:
    The ultimate underwhelming signing for the glass half full (or completely empty in some
    cases).

    - boring name
    - Welsh
    - no impact at QPR
    - no YouTube video showing stepovers and long shots with rap music
    - only 20 so we must be scrapping the barrel

    How would you personally rate Smith, Scoham?


    Don’t know much about him, will trust Bowyer and Gallen like I do with all signings. They’ve shown they know what they’re doing.
    Yep, much the same as I feel. 



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    bobmunrobobmunro
    SennockianRed said:
    Going by Football Manager, he can play:
    WB R, DM, M RC, so will give us ample cover.

    He's going to have his work cut out though. Must have a good engine.
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    charltonbobcharltonbob
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    So it has taken us to this stage of the window to bring in a player that could only manage 8 games for QPR.

    Anyway, Gallagher turned out decent so possibly Smith can too.

    Is money a  problem for ESI?
    Said before it wouldn't surprise me if they're scrabbling around in the middle East for investors or as the chairman puts it sponsors. The Belgian has deferred payment for 6 months & the "owner" has a legal obligation to cover any investment shortfall to get it past EFL. Just a possibility :-)
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    Davo55Davo55
    Looks like a third choice signing, to be honest. But that doesn't mean he won't do a very good job for us, and I do really like what he said about being fired up to play for us. Welcome. Make a name for yourself young man.
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    ElfsborgAddickElfsborgAddick
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
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    DoctorCharltonDoctorCharlton
    SennockianRed said:
    Going by Football Manager, he can play:
    WB R, DM, M RC, so will give us ample cover.
    He turned out good in his loan spell at qpr on my game too, 7.08 average rating, played 42 games. Must be able to cut it in the championship then ;-)
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    ForeverAddicktedForeverAddickted
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
    The last person we signed from that level in Holland turned out alright...
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    Lewis CoachesLewis Coaches
    ForeverAddickted said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
    The last person we signed from that level in Holland turned out alright...
    Who was that player , 
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    ForeverAddicktedForeverAddickted
    Lewis Coaches said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
    The last person we signed from that level in Holland turned out alright...
    Who was that player , 
    Seriously you have to ask?
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    ScohamScoham
    bolloxbolder said:
    So three loans to date.

    Preston cast off
    Sunderland cast off
    QPR cast off

    No money spent. 

    Genuinely believe if Gallen had been in charge we would have got better.
    So you’re saying Southall is choosing the signings?
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    Lewis CoachesLewis Coaches
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Lewis Coaches said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
    The last person we signed from that level in Holland turned out alright...
    Who was that player , 
    Seriously you have to ask?
    Yes my mind has gone blank.
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    LargeAddickLargeAddick
    Alwaysneil said:
    I started a thread in this before seeing this one, I was much more upbeat. 

    Quality defensive midfielder played full internationals for Wales and so Jonny Williams must also rate him.

    Not proven at this level but look forward to seeing him out himself about.

    Welcome Matt and good luck. 
    Why must Jonny Williams also rate him? And even if asked how do you know whether he does or doesn’t?
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    bolloxbolderbolloxbolder
    No I just think he would have got things done earlier. We've been too slow and have missed targets, so we get unproven people like this Smith guy. 
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    ForeverAddicktedForeverAddickted
    edited January 2020
    Lewis Coaches said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    Lewis Coaches said:
    ForeverAddickted said:
    ElfsborgAddick said:
    soapboxsam said:
    As Matt Smith came out the Man City Academy and they play exactly the same as the 1st team and he has spent a season in the Dutch League ?  I'm looking forward to his Cruyff turn on the edge of our area with two forwards closing him down. 

    Division 2 in the Dutch league as well.
    The last person we signed from that level in Holland turned out alright...
    Who was that player , 
    Seriously you have to ask?
    Yes my mind has gone blank.
    Piotr Parzyszek from De Graafschap

    Champions League scorer
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    Dazzler21Dazzler21
    bolloxbolder said:
    No I just think he would have got things done earlier. We've been too slow and have missed targets, so we get unproven people like this Smith guy. 
     And proven players like this McGeady bloke.
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    LargeAddickLargeAddick
    How many defensive midfielders do we need? Really need a box to box type who can pick a pass, shoot, score a couple of goals.
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    Dazzler21Dazzler21
    I thought I read that Smith was box to box.
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    Valley11Valley11
    If Taylor stays....that’ll do me

    Be good to get RCH or the Blackpool striker but it’s a Brucie. 
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    charltonbobcharltonbob
    Scoham said:
    bolloxbolder said:
    So three loans to date.

    Preston cast off
    Sunderland cast off
    QPR cast off

    No money spent. 

    Genuinely believe if Gallen had been in charge we would have got better.
    So you’re saying Southall is choosing the signings?
    That would be strange wouldn't it ?
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    Lewis CoachesLewis Coaches
    What i will say about that season with Twente the team played some great football in front of 25000 FANS every game. One club city is Enschede and one of the better grounds and fan base. The Valley can beat that for sure and i hope Matt Smith can turn it on given the chance to play.
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