| Smyth 08:37 - Oct 15 with 1034 views | T_Block |
The wee lad appears to have gone up a level or two.
West Ham defence were having massive problems with him and last night he stood out.What was the criticism of him previously-no end product?
Very very important when Burrell is missing .
And he is right about the fouls he is not given.Part of the game Refs are like that
Please stay fit . |  | | |  |
| Smyth on 08:52 - Oct 15 with 941 views | stevec |
Rather than looking for a foul he’s now concentrating on running at teams and getting properly fouled. Gets kicked all over the place anyway, might as well it happens in the penalty box now rather than the half way line.
Bit of a Micky Leach in some ways. Any faults become exaggerated in a poor side, in a good side you see his qualities. |  | | |
| Smyth on 08:56 - Oct 15 with 901 views | Logman |
I think he's always had it in his game but it hasn't been brought to the fore. He needs to be allowed to pick the ball up and run - even if he does lose it now again or shank the final product. We need to play to his strengths - hasn't always happened | | | |
| Smyth on 09:13 - Oct 15 with 800 views | stevec |
| Smyth on 08:56 - Oct 15 by Logman |
I think he's always had it in his game but it hasn't been brought to the fore. He needs to be allowed to pick the ball up and run - even if he does lose it now again or shank the final product. We need to play to his strengths - hasn't always happened |
Indeed. Three across the middle does change the widemen thought process, it means they can concentrate on attacking whilst the defensive side, still needed, but not to the detriment of their forward play.
Madsen/Kamara+one other transforms this team. | | | |
| Smyth on 09:14 - Oct 15 with 795 views | Jevlar |
I occassionally post this in match threads.
Never write off Paul Smyth!
I think he's in his prime. 29 now (how is Smythy 29) and absoutely flying and buzzing about. He's a pest to play against, long may his rich vein of form continue.
From the halfway line! |  | | |
| Smyth on 09:20 - Oct 15 with 746 views | BlackCrowe |
He's never played so well and been so influential imo...it's a joy to see |  |
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| Smyth on 09:25 - Oct 15 with 712 views | Maggsinho |
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| Smyth on 09:37 - Oct 15 with 642 views | connell10 |
Never ever understood the stick Wee man gets from a certain section of our fanbase! Ive liked him from day one , works hard , trys hard , leaves it all out on the pitch and scores some wonderful goals. He bleeds blue and white as they say! Im glad others are feeling about him as ive always done. |  |
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| Smyth on 09:41 - Oct 15 with 618 views | TheChef |
| Smyth on 09:37 - Oct 15 by connell10 |
Never ever understood the stick Wee man gets from a certain section of our fanbase! Ive liked him from day one , works hard , trys hard , leaves it all out on the pitch and scores some wonderful goals. He bleeds blue and white as they say! Im glad others are feeling about him as ive always done. |
Always one of the first names on the team sheet for me. |  |
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| Smyth on 09:48 - Oct 15 with 555 views | PlanetHonneywood |
| Smyth on 08:52 - Oct 15 by stevec |
Rather than looking for a foul he’s now concentrating on running at teams and getting properly fouled. Gets kicked all over the place anyway, might as well it happens in the penalty box now rather than the half way line.
Bit of a Micky Leach in some ways. Any faults become exaggerated in a poor side, in a good side you see his qualities. |
Spot on Stephen!
I'd merely add that he also seems to have cut out those petulant fouls he frequently gave away and he's currently among the first names in the Starting XI.
The Wee Man is having a stormer and I imagine the oppo full backs dread playing against him as much as our full backs enjoy having him in front of them. |  |
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| Smyth on 09:50 - Oct 15 with 544 views | qprphil |
Absolutely this, this type of player is worth his weight in gold. | | | |
| Smyth on 09:55 - Oct 15 with 506 views | OakR |
He's been brilliant this season - not just going forwards, but also his defeinsive work.
It's so good to see a winger run at their full back at pace - and his end product has been good to add to it. So pleased for him, he works so hard. | |
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| Smyth on 10:07 - Oct 15 with 441 views | Malintabuk |
His crossing as really improved... that cross for the Kolli chance of the line was gorgeous
I liked Smyth from the moment he scored in that Cardiff game... the lad is pure joy to watch... | | | |
| Smyth on 11:01 - Oct 15 with 302 views | stowmarketrange |
| Smyth on 09:37 - Oct 15 by connell10 |
Never ever understood the stick Wee man gets from a certain section of our fanbase! Ive liked him from day one , works hard , trys hard , leaves it all out on the pitch and scores some wonderful goals. He bleeds blue and white as they say! Im glad others are feeling about him as ive always done. |
I said last season that we could do with having 11 Paul Smyths in our team for the amount of effort and commitment he puts into every game.
It seems like we are closer to that idea now than we have been for a while because the work ethic and team spirit being shown by all the players this season has been brilliant.
Definitely an early contender for POTS so far. |  | | |
| Smyth on 11:02 - Oct 15 with 298 views | eastside_r |
Add me to this list.
He’s been terrific this season. |  | | |
| Smyth on 11:16 - Oct 15 with 235 views | NW5Hoop |
He's picked up his game over the last year. He's gone from willing but limited trier to influential player. He's never going to be the greatest crosser, but his running directly at limited defenders causes all sorts of problems. | | | |
| Smyth on 11:23 - Oct 15 with 206 views | derbyhoop |
Never underestimate what his pace brings to the team. He must be a nightmare to defend against once he gets into his stride. And he does the defensive side as well.
As well as Kemper played, Smyth was my MOM last night. |  |
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| Smyth on 11:58 - Oct 15 with 49 views | W7Ranger |
| Smyth on 10:07 - Oct 15 by Malintabuk |
His crossing as really improved... that cross for the Kolli chance of the line was gorgeous
I liked Smyth from the moment he scored in that Cardiff game... the lad is pure joy to watch... |
100% this. Made an impression on me that game too. The flick on but big Matt Smith on the halfway line, Smythy sprinting away from the Cardiff defender to smash it in. (Wasn't that his debut?)
I really liked his appearances after that, but some fans didn't rate him. He then spent a period of time out on loan befroe being sold to Orient. I was gutted when he left, but delighted when he retuirned, despite a few fans being a bit "meh" about him returning from a spell in League 2, where they thought that was his level.
He's been great since he came back, and seems to be getting better and better!
Keep it up wee man! |  | | |
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