I used to play in goal in primary school, so I like to think I know a bit about net minding.
Smith is a good shot stopper. His close quarter work isnt as good as Steeles or Pantilimons. His distribution isnt as good as Steeles but is probably on par with Pantilimons; shocking. Command of the area, Smith is definitely third in the pecking order.
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They said he looked absolute quality and commanded his area well. Theyre hoping for a loan in January of him.
They said he looked absolute quality and commanded his area well. Theyre hoping for a loan in January of him.
He is a quality keeper; its a shame he had his confidence systematically destroyed by Warburton.
I would join in that chorus chap!I wouldn't be averse to him coming back into the side for Pantz.
That would be a bit risky chap...playing that far up the pitch! Cracking post though.Have to admit, I don’t see a massive difference between him & Pantz. Would like to see him play behind halfway decent defence
I felt very sorry for Smith at the Millwall opening game last season. He was constantly playing the ball short to his defenders from goal kicks and was clearly following his manager's orders, but he looked so uncomfortable.
His confidence looked shot from that point on, which was a real shame as he would have been riding high after that save against Ipswich that kept us up.
He's still got time to develop into a good Championship keeper and, based on what I've seen this season, I wouldn't be averse to him coming back into the side for Pantz.