Andyb1 Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 12.55 Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has offered Ryan Smith the chance to earn a contract at Selhurst Park following the winger's release by Southampton. Thought that was quite amusing.....
Junior Mullet Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 If I had his natural ability and my heart I'd be a great footballer. He always looked half asleep when he played.
skintsaint Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Probably the best club he could end up with at the minute....last chance saloon as well I guess for him.
Colinjb Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 First Griffit, now Smith. Coming soon, Federico Arias? Crystal Palace, the home for rejected Saints wingers.
benjii Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I will get slated for this, but given the right coaching and being played on the left wing, not the right, I think he could have been a tremendous asset to us in League One. We do not have a single regular first team player with any pace at the moment.
Danny Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I will get slated for this, but given the right coaching and being played on the left wing, not the right, I think he could have been a tremendous asset to us in League One. We do not have a single regular first team player with any pace at the moment. +1.
Mark`` Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I never understood why he played him on the right when hes left footed. Same with Holmes i think hes a right footer. he always cuts inside
Torres Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I will get slated for this, but given the right coaching and being played on the left wing, not the right, I think he could have been a tremendous asset to us in League One. We do not have a single regular first team player with any pace at the moment. Better than any options available to us at the moment.
Saint Garrett Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I never understood why he played him on the right when hes left footed. Same with Holmes i think hes a right footer. he always cuts inside Holmes is Left footed, and could be awesome in League one IF he can get fit and stay fit...lets not forget how many people were saying how much of an impact he made at the start of last season.
Give it to Ron Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Better than any options available to us at the moment. Disagree no better than Boyle. We need players with pace and skill and an ability to pass to our players. Smith couldn't even get in Millwalls first team he was a reserve team player that was his level.
Harry Faz Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 another odd signing on our part .....decsribed as world class and then let go....
SuperSAINT Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Yeah, I would've kept him without a doubt in league 1. If Holmes can stay fit this season, he'll be a big player for us.
londonsaint1604 Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I never understood why he played him on the right when hes left footed. Same with Holmes i think hes a right footer. he always cuts inside Was frustrating against Watford, he looked quite dangerous every time he got the ball then he just cut inside or held on to it too long and the attack would break down. Had he been on the left he might have made an impact.
trousers Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I will get slated for this, but given the right coaching and being played on the left wing, not the right, I think he could have been a tremendous asset to us in League One. He was not rated by Millwall fans in League One
The Godfather Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I thought he looked pretty useful He did at times but struggled to beat his man on a consistant basis and their was very little end product, quite skillfull but no pace.
Um Bongo Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 One of the worst players I've ever seen to wear a Saints shirt.
Andy_Porter Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I will get slated for this, but given the right coaching and being played on the left wing, not the right, I think he could have been a tremendous asset to us in League One. We do not have a single regular first team player with any pace at the moment. 100% agree. Wotte killed him by saying he was world class and lumping him on the right. Could see him being a decent player under a manager like Warnock.
samoakley Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Last season i thought he was awfull in most the games he played in but he had stupid pace and would tear people up with it the best way to describe him is the **** version of aarron lennon and i think he would be very good in league one but hes never gona be more than a average championship player for a bottom half team.
Raven on the wing Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Agreed. I challenge anyone to name a productive piece of play he made in any game last season for us.
david in sweden Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 12.55 Crystal Palace boss Neil Warnock has offered Ryan Smith the chance to earn a contract at Selhurst Park following the winger's release by Southampton. Thought that was quite amusing..... looking at some threads on him, it's difficult to see if he had ANY fans at SMS.
the scud Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 looking at some threads on him, it's difficult to see if he had ANY fans at SMS. Wotte and JP
eelpie Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 looking at some threads on him, it's difficult to see if he had ANY fans at SMS. Sorry, guys, but I wouldn't mind him back atm. We seriously lack pace, as someone else said. And we don't look like getting replacements from who is currently available in the 'bargain basement'
NickG Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 actually, didn't think he was dreadful. tens times better than Adam Hammill - not much of a compliment I know!
Hopkins Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Agreed. I challenge anyone to name a productive piece of play he made in any game last season for us. Skinned John O'Shea against United when he came on. Made him look a right boob. He has that pace and ability to take a player on. His end product and consistency was up for debate. He's like Jermaine Pennant. He'll go from club to club, flattering to deceive, occasionally making full backs fall on their arse and be talked about as someone who could tear teams apart, and probably will do it in the odd game, in fact he could be considered a match winner in some big games and he can make fans get excited when he's on the ball but ultimately he won't do it consistently enough and will be moved on somewhere else. That's what wingers like Smith do. Look at Routledge, Pennant etc
eelpie Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 We were awful last year and he was by far the worst. Apalling footballer. I wish I had a pound for every player that was rubbished when they left Saints. Their fortunes certainly seemed to fare better than ours in recent years.
saint_stevo Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Far from rubbish. People saying he was rubbish have there heads up there asses. Our best player v Man Utd comes to mind
NickG Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Skinned John O'Shea against United when he came on. Made him look a right boob. He has that pace and ability to take a player on. His end product and consistency was up for debate. He's like Jermaine Pennant. He'll go from club to club, flattering to deceive, occasionally making full backs fall on their arse and be talked about as someone who could tear teams apart, and probably will do it in the odd game, in fact he could be considered a match winner in some big games and he can make fans get excited when he's on the ball but ultimately he won't do it consistently enough and will be moved on somewhere else. That's what wingers like Smith do. Look at Routledge, Pennant etc agree, thought he was ok against Man U, looked our only chance of doing anything.
Arizona Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Far from rubbish. People saying he was rubbish have there heads up there asses. Our best player v Man Utd comes to mind Bit like saying chlamydia is the best STD.
saint_stevo Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Bit like saying chlamydia is the best STD. It is.
Give it to Ron Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Far from rubbish. People saying he was rubbish have there heads up there asses. Our best player v Man Utd comes to mind So he had 1 good game against Man Utd reserves and he is world class....think those tablets for your bad leg are affecting your judgement! Now if only he had Carsten Janker to cross the ball to....
Arizona Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 So he had 1 good game against Man Utd reserves and he is world class....think those tablets for your bad leg are affecting your judgement! Now if only he had Carsten Janker to cross the ball to.... Well, we had Robben and Torres last season, he couldn't do much for them.
West End Saint Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I will get slated for this, but given the right coaching and being played on the left wing, not the right, I think he could have been a tremendous asset to us in League One. We do not have a single regular first team player with any pace at the moment. I didnt rate him that highly but agree about his pace we have no pace in our squad and he was worth a punt as a squad player I hope AP has some players with a bit of zip about them lined up or any players for that matter come on AP sign SOMEBODY PLEASE
Thedelldays Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 So he had 1 good game against Man Utd reserves .... wasnt really man u reserves was it..
Give it to Ron Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 wasnt really man u reserves was it.. whatever.....if its that important to you.
AndyNorthernSaints Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Apart from Wotton he is the worst player i've seen for a long time play for Saints and i'm old enough to have seen Steve Baker, Lee Todd, Keith Cassells.
eurosaint Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I used to call him 'Bambi' ! He is so bloody dainty that the full back only has to break wind in the vicinity and he is blown over ! Chopper Harris would have eaten him for breakfast !
Give it to Ron Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 I used to call him 'Bambi' ! He is so bloody dainty that the full back only has to break wind in the vicinity and he is blown over ! Chopper Harris would have eaten him for breakfast ! In one reserve game he was put up front against a very physical Bristol side.....after being clattered twice he went into a big sulk and virtually hid for the rest of the game.
eurosaint Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 In one reserve game he was put up front against a very physical Bristol side.....after being clattered twice he went into a big sulk and virtually hid for the rest of the game. Chopper would have had him in row Z with the first tackle !
saint_stevo Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 So he had 1 good game against Man Utd reserves and he is world class....think those tablets for your bad leg are affecting your judgement! Now if only he had Carsten Janker to cross the ball to.... I never said he was world class, but he was far from Rubbish IMO.... Not sure Ibuprofen does that sorta thing! Or Jan Koller perhaps
Saint Fan CaM Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 (edited) I would like to know why my perfectly reasonable 1st post on this thread was deleted???? Anyway - try again - Smith was never the poor player he was made out to be IMO. He was played in the wrong position by the Dutch fools and even then made a reasonable contribution. He was certainly world-class when compared to the likes of Pulis who is a complete waste of a jersey. Edited 30 July, 2009 by Saint Fan CaM fast typing typo
mcjwills Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Apart from Wotton he is the worst player i've seen for a long time play for Saints and i'm old enough to have seen Steve Baker, Lee Todd, Keith Cassells. They coulds do a job for Paul Hart, He like to try to sign retired Ex Saints players
Chez Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Would take Smith over Jake Thomson any day. what an endorsement that is. Jisus.
benjii Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 Apart from Wotton he is the worst player i've seen for a long time play for Saints and i'm old enough to have seen Steve Baker, Lee Todd, Keith Cassells. You do yourself no credit whatsoever by suggesting that there is a worse player than Lee Todd.
This Charming Man Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 It still makes me laugh that he is a pro footballer. One of the worst players I've ever seen play for us. Utterly terrible.
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