BP1960 Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Inter Milan, absolutely hopeless in the air. I can see a big club buying Matt just to take advantage of European teams like these. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewBlue Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 Smith to a team in Europe? I've heard it all now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OAFC_Ryan Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 We'll soon be European conquerors! Baxter > Messi! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
philliggi Posted March 7, 2013 Share Posted March 7, 2013 tbh i dont see why top flight clubs dont have a player like smith in there team (im not saying smith specifically) top flight clubs are notorious for not being able to handle big guys, and thats why crouch was so successful with england. it gives a different option from the bench. it wont win you titles, but it would definately be a game changer every now and then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 tbh i dont see why top flight clubs dont have a player like smith in there team (im not saying smith specifically) top flight clubs are notorious for not being able to handle big guys, and thats why crouch was so successful with england. it gives a different option from the bench. it wont win you titles, but it would definately be a game changer every now and then. I think you made my point philiggi. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Latics_Fanatic Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 tbh i dont see why top flight clubs dont have a player like smith in there team (im not saying smith specifically) top flight clubs are notorious for not being able to handle big guys, and thats why crouch was so successful with england. it gives a different option from the bench. it wont win you titles, but it would definately be a game changer every now and then. that Michu fella is quite a big lad, he's had a decent first season. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leeslover Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 tbh i dont see why top flight clubs dont have a player like smith in there team (im not saying smith specifically) top flight clubs are notorious for not being able to handle big guys, and thats why crouch was so successful with england. it gives a different option from the bench. it wont win you titles, but it would definately be a game changer every now and then. Crouch never scored much against decent sides, he was great against rubbish ones who just had no idea what to do (ie knee the big :censored:er in the back). I could imagine bigger clubs than us thinking of Smith as Plan Z. If the ball is in there and he has a run up, what's your plan to deal with it? Not sure Barca will be calling yet though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonesyOAFC Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 tbh i dont see why top flight clubs dont have a player like smith in there team (im not saying smith specifically) top flight clubs are notorious for not being able to handle big guys, and thats why crouch was so successful with england. The only Smith-like player I can remember in the Premiership in recent years is Nikola Zigic for Birmingham, and he was god awful. That's probably why. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Crouch never scored much against decent sides, he was great against rubbish ones who just had no idea what to do (ie knee the big :censored:er in the back). I could imagine bigger clubs than us thinking of Smith as Plan Z. If the ball is in there and he has a run up, what's your plan to deal with it? Not sure Barca will be calling yet though He's not a smith type though, tall yes but arguably not the greatest in the air and arguably is better with his feet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevesidg Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Crouchy has scored 22 goals in 42 appearances for England , many of which were as a substitute Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
razza699 Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 The only Smith-like player I can remember in the Premiership in recent years is Nikola Zigic for Birmingham, and he was god awful. That's probably why. Dont speak ill of Nikola! I captained him in Fantasy Football when Birmingham had a double gameweek a few years ago, he only played 5 minutes in the second game. What a legend!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lags Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 that Michu fella is quite a big lad, he's had a decent first season. I've always backed Smith stating he'll score if given the right service at this level...but he aint no Miichu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimsleftfoot Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 If you had a traditional centre forward up front 'Smith Esque' and some traditional wingers who can actually cross the ball, then I think it would be rather effective. Holden and Smith hmmmm? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SavageTheBeast Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 If people want a plan B of missing sitters then they can have Smith. The guy is useless Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Anyone who saw Inter last night would have seen Smith would have had a field day. What we are saying is continental teams usually like to play football on the ground, their centre backs are usually cultured and don't have to deal with much in the air. Smith would be a useful weapon against such teams - as he's already proved against some world rated defenders. However, the paradox is he may be not as effective in Division One where many centre backs are as big and strong as him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LaticsPete Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 (edited) So, we keep him until we qualify for Europe and then turn him loose on Johnny Foreigner? Edited March 8, 2013 by LaticsPete Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluehobbit Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 Anyone who saw Inter last night would have seen Smith would have had a field day. What we are saying is continental teams usually like to play football on the ground, their centre backs are usually cultured and don't have to deal with much in the air. Smith would be a useful weapon against such teams - as he's already proved against some world rated defenders. However, the paradox is he may be not as effective in Division One where many centre backs are as big and strong as him. Totally agree. Looked what he did to Coates. Smith didnt give him any time to come out of defence and pass the ball bullied and batterd him in the air and make Coates look awul. Against Sheff united they were more up for the physical battle so he didnt do as well -(although i didnt think he had a bad game and had a couple of chances) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hands on Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 This is exactly why Smith scored 4 in 3 against Liverpool and Everton. These premiership teams are all trying to play like Spain and Barcelona. In our division Smith is less effective because he meets the journeymen defenders who are prepared to take on aggressive tall strikers. So I agree he could be a plan B and doubtless will be going somewhere on much higher wages to do just that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
longtimeblue Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 I don't know why the premier league ain't full of cumbersome 6' 7 strikers, be an easy step up for him going off here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oh Heck C-Beck Posted March 8, 2013 Share Posted March 8, 2013 It is all very well saying he would have bagged loads vs Inter last night but would you really be looking to replace Defoe with Matt Smith? Would Spurs really have played as well with Smith leading the line instead of Defoe? I don't buy into this Premier League defenders are not up for the physical battle either. If anything they are probably more used to playing against strong players and I think this plays to Smiths strengths as he won't get pulled up for as much fouling. Out of our back line I would say Mvoto would be the only one to be ever likely to step up a level (if he cut out his mistakes). Why? Because he is big and strong! Having said all that maybe Stoke should have taken a gamble on him when they had Rory Delap delivering the throw ins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BP1960 Posted March 8, 2013 Author Share Posted March 8, 2013 Smith to a team in Europe? I've heard it all now. It happens, they said the same thing when Chris Makin went to Marseille, many Latics fans thought at the time he was no more that a lower league player. It would not surprise me if Smith went to a British team team who have qualified for Europe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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