stewaj3 1,444 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Didn't realise he was back training with us too, is Boyd away back to the states again? Or just enjoying an xmas break?Good to see smith and miller training with us still, give the squad a lift, I see smith has no club just now"Smith announced on his Twitter page that he wouldn't be returning to Portland for the 2013 MLS season.[16] The club confirmed this on 6 December 2012"Would take him back in a second if it wasnt for the embargo, managed 22 games in the states, always liked his atitude and work rate and at one stage rated him as highly as hutton. Easily good enough to do a job for this squad. Great cover for Wallace... Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WWTC 2,247 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 Didn't realise he was back training with us too, is Boyd away back to the states again? Or just enjoying an xmas break?Good to see smith and miller training with us still, give the squad a lift, I see smith has no club just now"Smith announced on his Twitter page that he wouldn't be returning to Portland for the 2013 MLS season.[16] The club confirmed this on 6 December 2012"Would take him back in a second if it wasnt for the embargo, managed 22 games in the states, always liked his atitude and work rate and at one stage rated him as highly as hutton. Easily good enough to do a job for this squad. Great cover for Wallace...I lost all hope in smith the day he shit himself at a gravesen shot. Our current manager pointed it out in the commentary, im sure. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kanjo 26,321 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 a good winger by all accounts but a poor defender. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
supermac 115 Posted December 31, 2012 Share Posted December 31, 2012 I thought he was a better fullback than A Hutton initially and he looked very good. Plagued by injuries and never fulfilled his potential.I wouldn't take him back at this time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
harlands plater 16,952 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 If he can't make in the Mickey Mouse MLS he must be washed up. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,209 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 A truly hopeless defender,unable to get back when he ventured upfield, and with no positional sense. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bombaybadboy08 15,660 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Don't see the point in looking back when we're currently being excited by the youngsters coming through.He's chocolate and would pick up an injury playing FIFA on the Wii. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Smith's not had any injury problems in years and was doing very well, would be very surprised if it was Portland's decision not to renew and not his.Just checked his salary using info from the MLS and it was $108,000 per year - which is a weekly wage of £1k-£1.5k if he would accept the same here. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mabawsa 888 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 He played for the sheep and couldn't crack it there. No thanks. He is sadly, a yesterday man. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFC55 108,499 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Under le guen one of the only shining lights had a great 6 months Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
nvager 498 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Never fully recovered from a bad injury if I remember right. Had poor form at the end. Think his time has passed. Prefer a younger fullback with more potential and stronger. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymcg1986 259 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Under le guen one of the only shining lights had a great 6 monthsHe was brilliant under le guen, I really thought he would be something special but after he came back from his injury never looked a player at all Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raligt 2,541 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I would sign him. Although would be backup got Wallace Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Creampuff 22,628 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Was streaks ahead of Hutton when they both emerged. The injury came at a horrid time in his development. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,209 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 He was brilliant under le guen, I really thought he would be something special but after he came back from his injury never looked a player at allHe consistently let crosses into the box because he tucked into the centre even when the attack was on his side hence the problem of losing so many headed goals; he did manage to get the odd desperate last minute tackle in which endeared him to the fans of the sliding tackle. Destroyed any time he faced a fast winger like Sproule because he gave him so much of a start with his positioning. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
barrymorrison1 1,033 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I thought we were in the process of bringing, or attempting to bring through younger players to the squad.Nothing against any player, but surely the bigger picture of the future and development of players with a career in front of them is more important than signing players of this kind of ilk who have no long term future, and would have no chance against the so called higher calibre player we will be playing against when we do compete at the "top league", whatever format that may be in. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
docspiderman 1,209 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I thought we were in the process of bringing, or attempting to bring through younger players to the squad.Nothing against any player, but surely the bigger picture of the future and development of players with a career in front of them is more important than signing players of this kind of ilk who have no long term future, and would have no chance against the so called higher calibre player we will be playing against when we do compete at the "top league", whatever format that may be in.My feelings as well; prefer to bring players through rather than bring in players for the sake of it especially players who have not progressed at their current clubs. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andymcg1986 259 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 We should be looking to bring in the best young players throughout the country. There is a few gems at certain clubs from under 16s upward coming through........ But we have Sinclair so that fucks that up Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
8watp8 254 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 always remember samaras getting a leap ahead of him in the old firm to score the winner and thinking if papac had been fit and playing he would of got up and cleared it. was fantastic before all his injuries but sadly hasnt been the player since. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BEE 4,880 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Smith has more than recovered from the injury, he's only 27 so a good few years in him yet. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodz 98 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Great player, ruined by that foot injury Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarkev 3,540 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I thought at first he was going to be excellent but, in a way similarly to steven hughes, he was to brittle for the demands of playing for our club. Nice lad though...had a night out in inverness with him and his girlfriend at the time...he was punching above his weight big time. One of the many benefits of being a footballer. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLawMan 6,240 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I thought Stevie was an excellent prospect but would agree with others that i would rather continue to blood our youngsters and get them ready for the big time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFCstuart 317 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 I was standing next to him at the Elgin game. Thought he used to be a great player Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Devlin 222 Posted January 1, 2013 Share Posted January 1, 2013 Looked like a mild downo Quote Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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