Matt Smith -- Tall but...

[Tarbie]

Tarbs I actually don't care as long as we win, I know I'm in the minority with that view, but it's especially hard to take when you play like that but lose most weeks

I would add however he seems decent bloke and is no trouble at all I like him and he is better then I initially anticipated but he's not a player to start games unless that game dictates it's going be scrappy and nasty

With you on that too mate. But what we definitely cannot do is play hoof ball and lose every week.

I like Smith too mate. It's the way that we seem to want to play when he is on the pitch that I don't like. Almost like having a bloke that's 6 and a half foot up top is an excuse to do nothing but hoof it!

[Shepherds Mush]

Whilst I would put Sylla in my first XI and have Smith as an impact sub, I'd have to say he is a lot better than most people on here are saying.

[Jimmy Floyd Rabbit]

Whilst I would put Sylla in my first XI and have Smith as an impact sub, I'd have to say he is a lot better than most people on here are saying.

Agree with that.

[Stanley]

Can we make him the new Gladwin, or is there an even better candidate?

The first silly post in this thread after reading through what was a good discussion.

Why is it silly. Someone always gets the boo boy treatment lately.

It's called constructive criticism. The OP made that v clear. It's not always so black and white - just because a player is constructively criticised that doesn't somehow make it an attack on him, the club or the fans. So the 'boo boy' claim is a complete straw man.

[Kevin Mcleod]

Well im still peed off with the way Gladwin was literally booed out of the club without a proper chance. Dont think supporters realise what booing can do or cause.
Im just not into 'tall but crap' type threads so used my forum perogat6ive to say so in my sarcastic manner sir.

[Shepherds Mush]

Matt Smith, Matt Smith
Matty Matty Smith
He's 6 foot tall and heads the ball
Matty Matty Smith

[Northolt_Rs]

Matt Smith, Matt Smith
Matty Matty Smith
He's 6 foot tall and heads the ball
Matty Matty Smith

He's got a head like a threepenny bit.

[Stanley]

QPR striker 'frustrated' at lack of opportunities but is keen to impress as former Leeds and Fulham star prepares for Burton Albion test: http://www.getwestlondon.co.uk/sport...ities-13653657

[West Acton]

In positive way he is not happy not playing which is in contrast to others we have had in recent times

It feels like he has had decent amount of game time when compared to others as he always comes on off the bench

[corbray]

In positive way he is not happy not playing which is in contrast to others we have had in recent times

It feels like he has had decent amount of game time when compared to others as he always comes on off the bench

tbh he always seems to do better when coming off the bench too so it makes sense. mackie and washington soften the defence for him, hes a very limited striker but damn well effective

[Shepherds Mush]

Think I'd actually start Smith tomorrow.

[davieqpr]

We tend to play long ball to him with his back to play. He is much better when the ball is crossed and he is facing the goal. Still has trouble directing a heading though.
Sylla uses his body more and can control a ball better. How many more chances does Washington get. He is approaching 60 games and has 8 goals from open play.
Time to give Wheeler a crack ands see what he can do.

[guy.dunstan]

Having a lump up front is percentages football, where the odds are against you.
Let's face it, any centre back worth his salt should be able to deal with most of headers that come his way.
The bottom line is you need intelligent players to anticipate where the odd lose ball or flick on will end up, otherwise the whole thing becomes an exercise in futility.
At the moment we don't have that but maybe Washington and Smith will finally gel.
Personally, like many on here I'd go Cilla to start. The ball seems to stick to him like Velcro so he can easily bring other players into play with his back to goal. Not only that, he obviouly knows where the net is.
If Ollie won't play him because he thinks he's lazy, i genuinely think Ollie is losing the plot. He's our best striker by far and if Ollie keeps him out of the team over a point of principle he's shooting himself in the foot, well and truly.

Any centre backs but ours?

[qprted]

matt smith

another brian bedford cant score on the floor
but an arial genius hatricks for him are a saddening bore
poor burtan will crumble at the sight
of this collosal giant just look at his might
everytime that ball comes over from the wing
he heads it into the goal one more time boy those headers do sting
just listen to the r block sing
as loftus road greets there new king
six lovely goals go sailing into the net
as you supporters get a lessson in tactics you never forget
all you ollie doubters can go and jump in the lake
give ollie a chance for ###x,s sake

[72bus]

smith not a starter for me , he's to slow and long ball football from kick off is predictable and boring , time to give syilla a start and play it on the floor , we should have enough for this lot today but will have to up it for next friday