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      Brad Smith (Liverpool -> Bournemouth)
      Jan 21, 2014 10:14:43 am
      First off an apology for Brad. 

      For a 19 year old Academy protege not to have his own player thread after making his 1st team debut is a bit sad so hopefully now he's got one we can add lots of positives about him in the future.

      There's talk of him playing (starting) this weekend as according to an earlier interview with him the boss wanted him to start against Oldham.  Unfortunately for Brad he picked up a knock against Chelsea so didn't get the chance.

      Nice interview from him anyway.

      http://www.liverpoolfc.com/news/latest-news/153588-brad-smith-from-fifa-to-first-team

      « Last Edit: Jul 27, 2016 05:24:15 pm by 7-King Kenny-7 »
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #1: Jan 21, 2014 10:51:39 am
      There's a gaping hole on the left side of our defence and you can't help but feel there is an opportunity for a youngster to seize the initiative and work his ass off to make an impression.

      He's certainly caught the eye in the past, but that debut was rather shaky. Albeit he was making it against Chelsea away, so you can't really blame him for being nervous. If anyone is writing him off for that performance then I hope he proves them wrong.

      Look forward to seeing more from him in the future. Hopefully this Saturday!
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      Reply #2: Jan 21, 2014 11:12:48 am
      If anyone is writing him off for that performance then I hope he proves them wrong.

      I've every confidence he will mate, I just hope when he get's his chance it's as fb not lw.  I know it's less risky for a young lad making his way into the team but we need defenders not more attackers.
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      Reply #3: Jan 21, 2014 11:16:12 am
      Lad who works behind the bar at our pub used to play in the same representative team as Brad, says he's an absolutely brilliant player. Mind you, he'd need to be "absolutely brilliant" compared to us mortals to have a chance of making it.
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      Reply #4: Jan 21, 2014 11:37:33 am
      In the news today because the Aussies want him.

      Postecoglou out to woo Liverpool's Smith
      Liverpool's rookie left-back Brad Smith is being heavily courted by Australia coach Ange Postecoglou as he seeks a solution to the Socceroos' problem position ahead of the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

      The Penrith-born 19-year-old – who has already represented England at youth level - has so far remained non-committal over his international future.

      But he told The World Game late last year he was keeping his "options open" and Postecoglou - currently in Europe on a six-week scouting mission to uncover hidden gems for Brazil – has arranged meetings with his representatives and Liverpool coach Brendan Rodgers as he dangles the carrot of a possible World Cup call-up.

      Smith, who recently returned from a long-term knee injury, made his debut for the Reds off the bench in the 2-1 loss at Chelsea on 29 December – having been an unused substitute the previous week against Manchester City – and he looked the goods in a 31-minute cameo.

      Fast, direct and with a thunderous shot at his disposal, he is highly regarded at Anfield has been on the FFA's radar for some time.

      Smith has British parents and returned to the UK with his mother six years ago, admitting: "It's hard to say whether I feel more English or Australian".

      Postecoglou is hoping a charm offensive tweaks a green and gold patriotic streak in Smith – who followed Brisbane Roar in his early teens.

      The left back spot remains up in the air, though the current favourite to be first choice in Brazil is Heracles' Jason Davidson, a regular for his club this season in the Eredivisie as he grows in maturity and effectiveness, and the man who got the nod against Costa Rica in Sydney last November.

      But Postecoglou is not making any final decisions yet and he will cast his net far and wide during on his European voyage for a variety of positions to make up his final 23-man squad for Brazil.

      Also high on his list this month will be scouting trips to watch League One Swindon Town's former Tottenham Under-21 skipper, Massimo Luongo, as the midfielder continues to impress.

      Also, with centre-back spots up for grabs, as skipper Lucas Neill battles to find a new club, Preston North End’s 21-year-old destroyer Bailey Wright will also be watched.

      Neither Luongo nor Wright have yet featured in a Socceroos squad, but both are keen to catch Postecoglou's eye.

      However, it's believed that uncapped Millwall defender Shane Lowry and his Lions teammate, striker Scott McDonald, will not be monitored.

      Celtic midfielder Jackson Irvine – who made his debut in October’s 3-0 friendly win over Canada in London – will be checked out as he extends his loan spell at Kilmarnock.

      Aston Villa utility Chris Herd and Newcastle United’s Under-21 centre back Curtis Good can also expect to be watched.

      Postecoglou will also jet to Germany to gauge the progress of former Gold Coast United and Brisbane Roar whiz-kid Ben Halloran (Fortuna Dusseldorf), Mustafa Amini with Borussia Dortmund's reserve squad and Kwame Yeboah at Borussia Moenchengladbach.

      Comeback midfielder Adam Sarota, who has overcome a serious knee injury, will also receive a visit as he continues his resurgence in the Netherlands at Utrecht.

      Postecoglous eyes the March 5 friendly in Europe – most likely against one of the Continent's lesser lights – as the perfect stage to assess whether some of his targets can perform at international level.

      http://theworldgame.sbs.com.au/news/1179194/Postecoglou-out-to-woo-Liverpool-s-Smith
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #5: May 26, 2014 09:50:19 pm
      Brad Smith came on for England U20s vs Brazil on the 59th in the Toulon tournament. Nothing eye catching, a bit of hustling in defense and ineffective in attack (didn't really have time to settle in). No major mistakes from him too.

      England were 2-0 down when he came on and they lost 2-1 in the end.
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      Reply #7: Aug 08, 2014 07:09:06 am
      Good luck, Brad. Born in my home town so I hope he becomes a sensation.
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      Reply #8: Aug 08, 2014 05:59:23 pm
      Good move for him, hope he pushes for his place in coming seasons.
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #9: Aug 09, 2014 09:51:13 pm
      Played 90mins as a Wing back today and Swindon won 3-1.
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      Reply #10: Aug 14, 2014 06:28:45 pm
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      Reply #11: Nov 17, 2015 07:17:41 pm
      Signed a new contract today.  Great news really considering how short of fbs we are, we should never have been in a situation where he refused to sign an extension and eventually became a free agent.

      brad smith ‏@bradsmith_94  12m12 minutes ago
      Happy to have signed a new contract at liverpool @LFC 🔴
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #12: Dec 02, 2015 10:58:37 pm
      That cross for the header, and showed some pace on a few other occasions ! Had a good cameo, keep working lad !
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      Reply #13: Dec 02, 2015 11:14:35 pm
      Peach of a cross from the lad! A bonus we have done depth in a full back position. Could save us a transfer fee for a back up.
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #14: Dec 03, 2015 07:18:29 am
      I liked the look of this lad when he came on as sub,he looked very confident and that cross to Origi was inch(mm) perfect. I hope to see him play more matches over the coming months.
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      Reply #15: Dec 03, 2015 08:52:33 am
      Would like to see him get a start v Sion, seems to have a real turn of pace which always a great asset.........oh and he can cross the ball   :)
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      Reply #16: Dec 03, 2015 01:33:58 pm
      Cant remember the last time I seen such a good cross from a Liverpool player. Super ball
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      Reply #17: Dec 03, 2015 01:36:13 pm
      Cant remember the last time I seen such a good cross from a Liverpool player. Super ball

      that kid has a very sweet left foot I could have nodded that it in the cross was perfect and fair play to Origi he did acknowledge that.
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      Reply #18: Dec 03, 2015 07:44:15 pm
      What a cross, pinpoint.

      Love Moreno but wish he could cross like that.
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #19: Dec 05, 2015 11:35:26 am
      Good read this and nice to see us standing our ground over contracts.


      Liverpool FC: How Brad Smith settled his contract dispute to become part of Klopp revolution

          09:27, 3 Dec 2015
          Updated 10:57, 3 Dec 2015
          By James Pearce

      The Australian's appearance was an interesting footnote on the night Liverpool hit Saints for six.  It was a footnote on a night when Liverpool reached new heights under Jürgen Klopp.

      But Brad Smith's brief cameo at St Mary's marked a remarkable change in fortunes for the Academy graduate.

      The Australia international full-back, who replaced Alberto Moreno for the closing 13 minutes at St Mary's, showcased his talents when he helped deliver the final blow in the Reds' 6-1 rout.

      Bursting down the left flank, Smith's inviting cross was gleefully headed home by hat-trick hero Divock Origi.

      Just three weeks ago the 21-year-old defender didn't even register on Klopp's radar. The New South Wales-born youngster was still in limbo.

      Smith's contract at Liverpool had expired back in June.

      The Reds' offer of a new deal had been rejected on the basis that his representatives believed he would get more playing time and more cash elsewhere.

      However, Smith was never released by Liverpool. The club stood their ground over the past six months and continued to hold his registration.

      With Smith under the age of 24, the Reds would have been due a compensation fee if he had signed for another club.

      Smith's camp wanted Liverpool to put a price on Smith, but they were merely informed that any suitors would have to take their chances at a tribunal.

      It's a new toughline policy from the club designed to ensure that they don't get short-changed if the talent they have nurtured decide to walk away.

      It could come into effect again in the near future with both Jordan Rossiter and Jerome Sinclair out of contract come the end of the campaign.

      No longer will Liverpool be a soft touch.

      The fear of what fee a tribunal would come up with for a young full international full-back meant that nobody was willing to take a gamble on Smith. He had a trial at Barnsley in September which came to nothing.

      It would be wrong to say that Smith ceased to become a Liverpool player because over the past six months he continued to be paid by the club on the wages of his previous contract.

      But the only football he had played was for Australia Under-23s.

      Finally, last month Smith's camp went back to Liverpool and informed them there had been a change of heart.

      He wanted to stay put and was willing to accept the deal that had been on the table.

      In mid-November he penned a new long-term contract and from that day onwards he has been training with the first team at Melwood.

      Smith quickly impressed Klopp with his attitude and application in training with the manager delighted to have greater cover at full-back.

      With Joe Gomez out for the season, Jon Flanagan not yet ready to make his comeback and Jose Enrique failing to impress the new boss, the opportunity was there for Smith to challenge Moreno for the left-back spot.

      After watching his 45-minute outing for Liverpool Under-21s against Manchester United on Monday night, Klopp opted to name him in the squad to face Southampton.

      His outing at St Mary's was only his second senior appearance for the Reds. Brendan Rodgers had handed him his debut as a second-half substitute in defeat away to Chelsea in December 2013.

      There was a spell on loan at Swindon last term before the dispute over his contract reared its ugly head.

      Quick and powerful, Academy staff always had high hopes for Smith, who has been on the books since he was 14.

      A Liverpool career which looked to be over is now very much back on track.
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      Reply #20: Dec 10, 2015 11:38:20 pm
      sh*te match tonight but Smith looked pretty decent tonight from what I seen tonight.

      What's this lads potential? He looked like the best player on the pitch at times
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      Reply #21: Dec 11, 2015 01:24:00 am
      Good read this and nice to see us standing our ground over contracts.


      Liverpool FC: How Brad Smith settled his contract dispute to become part of Klopp revolution

          09:27, 3 Dec 2015
          Updated 10:57, 3 Dec 2015
          By James Pearce

      The Australian's appearance was an interesting footnote on the night Liverpool hit Saints for six.  It was a footnote on a night when Liverpool reached new heights under Jürgen Klopp.

      But Brad Smith's brief cameo at St Mary's marked a remarkable change in fortunes for the Academy graduate.

      The Australia international full-back, who replaced Alberto Moreno for the closing 13 minutes at St Mary's, showcased his talents when he helped deliver the final blow in the Reds' 6-1 rout.

      Bursting down the left flank, Smith's inviting cross was gleefully headed home by hat-trick hero Divock Origi.

      Just three weeks ago the 21-year-old defender didn't even register on Klopp's radar. The New South Wales-born youngster was still in limbo.

      Smith's contract at Liverpool had expired back in June.

      The Reds' offer of a new deal had been rejected on the basis that his representatives believed he would get more playing time and more cash elsewhere.

      However, Smith was never released by Liverpool. The club stood their ground over the past six months and continued to hold his registration.

      With Smith under the age of 24, the Reds would have been due a compensation fee if he had signed for another club.

      Smith's camp wanted Liverpool to put a price on Smith, but they were merely informed that any suitors would have to take their chances at a tribunal.

      It's a new toughline policy from the club designed to ensure that they don't get short-changed if the talent they have nurtured decide to walk away.

      It could come into effect again in the near future with both Jordan Rossiter and Jerome Sinclair out of contract come the end of the campaign.

      No longer will Liverpool be a soft touch.

      The fear of what fee a tribunal would come up with for a young full international full-back meant that nobody was willing to take a gamble on Smith. He had a trial at Barnsley in September which came to nothing.

      It would be wrong to say that Smith ceased to become a Liverpool player because over the past six months he continued to be paid by the club on the wages of his previous contract.

      But the only football he had played was for Australia Under-23s.

      Finally, last month Smith's camp went back to Liverpool and informed them there had been a change of heart.

      He wanted to stay put and was willing to accept the deal that had been on the table.

      In mid-November he penned a new long-term contract and from that day onwards he has been training with the first team at Melwood.

      Smith quickly impressed Klopp with his attitude and application in training with the manager delighted to have greater cover at full-back.

      With Joe Gomez out for the season, Jon Flanagan not yet ready to make his comeback and Jose Enrique failing to impress the new boss, the opportunity was there for Smith to challenge Moreno for the left-back spot.

      After watching his 45-minute outing for Liverpool Under-21s against Manchester United on Monday night, Klopp opted to name him in the squad to face Southampton.

      His outing at St Mary's was only his second senior appearance for the Reds. Brendan Rodgers had handed him his debut as a second-half substitute in defeat away to Chelsea in December 2013.

      There was a spell on loan at Swindon last term before the dispute over his contract reared its ugly head.

      Quick and powerful, Academy staff always had high hopes for Smith, who has been on the books since he was 14.

      A Liverpool career which looked to be over is now very much back on track.

      A good read but disturbing how one so young, and not even getting regular first team football, can have reps telling him to hold the club to ransom before his career has even kicked off.
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #22: Dec 11, 2015 08:10:17 am
      Played really well last night, was very impressed with some of the crosses he managed to put in, certainly puts my concerns about our lack of cover at LB a little lower on the priority list.

      Well in Brad.
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      Reply #23: Dec 11, 2015 12:17:13 pm
      Yep he looked good didn't he? In terms of actual delivery he'd be up there with Moreno already, although despite being fast he's nowhere near so quick as Alberto (not many are to be fair though). No idea what he's like defensively, but there's definitely a future for him in the game anyway.
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      Reply #24: Dec 28, 2015 01:26:33 pm
      I think Brad will feature at some point in this holiday schedule frenzy. He's fast and has maybe the best delivery into the box on that left hand side. Needs to work more on his personal defensive duties, but he's still young and has time to work on that.
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      Reply #25: Jan 08, 2016 10:29:49 pm
      Good on the night, and took his goal like a poacher, first touch, bang.  Well done lad.
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      Reply #26: Jan 08, 2016 10:31:05 pm
      Good on the night, and took his goal like a poacher, first touch, bang.  Well done lad.

      when you have a left foot as good as his you have to make the grade did you see how quickly he reacted only a left footer could do that.
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      Reply #27: Jan 08, 2016 11:30:00 pm
      He played well relatively compared to his team mates, he had plenty of opportunities to deliver a decent cross today something he is supposed to excel at, but unfortunately fell into the LFC trap.
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      Reply #28: Jan 09, 2016 12:16:24 am
      Good on the night, and took his goal like a poacher, first touch, bang.  Well done lad.

      Got quite a lot to offer in this team. Did well tonight. Solid throughout in a match that was hard to control and where the pitch was bloody awful. Developing well at this club.
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      Reply #29: Jan 09, 2016 12:33:28 am
      hope he starts vs Arsenal!
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      Reply #30: Jan 09, 2016 05:41:53 am
      Until Ojo came on he seemed like the only one wanting to dribble the ball and get up the pitch. Quality taken goal, keep up the good work Brad.
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      Reply #31: Jan 09, 2016 08:45:57 am
      My MoTM last night. Well done Brad, keep working hard lad.
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      Reply #32: Jan 09, 2016 10:27:16 am
      Well done Smith, can see many many more games for him this season.
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      Reply #33: Jan 20, 2016 10:16:31 pm
      Would love to see Brad get some more first team minutes. Puts in such a lovely ball into the box.
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      Reply #34: Jan 21, 2016 12:19:34 am
      Love everything about this lad, can't believe we nearly lost him for nothing. His performances have defo got to be giving Jürgen a nice dilemma at left back.
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      Reply #35: Jan 21, 2016 03:45:13 am
      Love everything about this lad, can't believe we nearly lost him for nothing. His performances have defo got to be giving Jürgen a nice dilemma at left back.


      Doubt it. We've still not seen him actually defend. In every game he's played we've been the much better side or in the case of Southampton game, we were several goals up and cruising.
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      Reply #36: Jan 21, 2016 04:15:45 am

      Doubt it. We've still not seen him actually defend. In every game he's played we've been the much better side or in the case of Southampton game, we were several goals up and cruising.

      Much better side against Exeter away??? Hmmm don't agree with you there! He dug in that game when many went hiding and got up to score the equaliser.

      For the record defending isn't Moreno's strong point so don't see why your so quick to dismiss it.

      In Clyne, Flanno, Moreno and Smith (current fit fb's in squad) Jürgen has a good mix to be able to rotate and keep fresh, in a position that in modern football can be so physically demanding.
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      Reply #37: Jan 21, 2016 04:27:58 am
      Much better side against Exeter away??? Hmmm don't agree with you there! He dug in that game when many went hiding and got up to score the equaliser.

      For the record defending isn't Moreno's strong point so don't see why your so quick to dismiss it.

      In Clyne, Flanno, Moreno and Smith (current fit fb's in squad) Jürgen has a good mix to be able to rotate and keep fresh, in a position that in modern football can be so physically demanding.

      We had the better 11 players on the pitch against Exeter.

      Moreno not being good defensively is total cliche. This season he's made no more mistakes than most other good full backs in the league. Last season it was definitely true, but he's been fine defensively this season.

      I agree our fullback options do now look fine. I'd even throw Randall in there as I think he has been solid. Clyne and Moreno are comfortably our best options though and I think Moreno has the highest upside out of the lot of them.
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      Reply #38: Jan 22, 2016 12:37:41 am
      Very encouraging from young Brad.
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      Reply #39: Jan 22, 2016 01:06:08 am
      We had the better 11 players on the pitch against Exeter.

      Moreno not being good defensively is total cliche. This season he's made no more mistakes than most other good full backs in the league. Last season it was definitely true, but he's been fine defensively this season.

      I agree our fullback options do now look fine. I'd even throw Randall in there as I think he has been solid. Clyne and Moreno are comfortably our best options though and I think Moreno has the highest upside out of the lot of them.

      Yeah I think the Moreno criticism is hyper sensitivity in all honesty. Ok, he isn't perfect and will make mistakes but there's more than enough to work on there. Sure he made some critical errors in some big games last season that I think hangs in the back of many people's minds but he's been solid this season I don't worry about when I see his name in the starting eleven.

      That said, if Brad Smith continues to develop at the rate he's going it won't be long before we see him overtake Alberto.
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      Reply #40: Jan 22, 2016 01:22:08 am
      Moreno is a top quality fullback in my opinion that looks poor at time due to those around him
      Yeah he has to improve defensively but feel the essence is there
      Smith reminds me of an old fashioned fullback who has been enlightened into coming forward and enjoys it 
      Not a bad selection problem of differences in my opinion
      Would love to see how Brad handles being in a Prem game...the norwich game is a good one to find out?
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      Reply #41: Jan 22, 2016 04:51:51 am
      Moreno is a top quality fullback in my opinion that looks poor at time due to those around him
      Yeah he has to improve defensively but feel the essence is there
      Smith reminds me of an old fashioned fullback who has been enlightened into coming forward and enjoys it 
      Not a bad selection problem of differences in my opinion
      Would love to see how Brad handles being in a Prem game...the norwich game is a good one to find out?


      No, the Norwich game is not a good one to find out IMO. Moreno will have had a week off, he should play. If we get into a situation where we are playing 3 important fixtures in a week, throw him in one of those rather than giving Moreno all 3. That's what I'd do, anyway.

      Yeah I think the Moreno criticism is hyper sensitivity in all honesty. Ok, he isn't perfect and will make mistakes but there's more than enough to work on there. Sure he made some critical errors in some big games last season that I think hangs in the back of many people's minds but he's been solid this season I don't worry about when I see his name in the starting eleven.

      That said, if Brad Smith continues to develop at the rate he's going it won't be long before we see him overtake Alberto.

      This season he's been quite consistent IMO. I've made the argument before, but I think Clyne and Moreno have been perhaps the two most consistent players in our side. 95% of the time they're performing somewhere between 6/10 and 8/10. Very rare is it for them to fall below that or go above that.
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #42: Feb 01, 2016 02:09:27 am
      Solid performance again by the lad, this time against a stronger oppo. He's done nothing wrong when he's been called upon by the gaffer, and I know many will disagree as previously stated above but he's better defensively than Moreno. I'm loving this competition between the 2 as hopefully it will push Moreno to improve on his weaknesses. Keep up the good work Brad lad.
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      Reply #43: Feb 10, 2016 01:48:51 pm
      I saw quite a few people championing young Bradley in the match thread, and I must say that I'm a bit confused by it.  While he was far from terrible, I thought he ultimately brought the same type of performance we typically get from Alberto, minus the pace, stamina, and shitty haircut of the Spaniard....

      He did get forward well in the 1st half and he created some decent chances with crosses and balls into the box.  However, after every attack broke down West Ham were always quick to counter down their right and Brad was caught out of position on numerous occasions and lacked the pace to catch up with play.  When he seemed to tire in the 2nd half, his forays forward reduced drastically and he started getting skinned in 1v1 situations against Antonio. 

      At the end of the day, it was an industrious performance from young Bradley, but the same flaws that plague Moreno's game (poor positioning, too attack minded, not good enough 1v1, etc) are also apparent in Smith's.... 

      Honestly, after almost 2 full years on the sidelines Flano already looks the best fullback at the club again!!
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      Reply #44: Feb 11, 2016 04:09:05 am
      Think smith has done enough to certainly push Moreno and possibly take his place BUT I would still rather flanno at left back over either of them
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      Reply #45: Mar 09, 2016 09:59:11 am
      Just got a call up for the Aussie squad.
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      Reply #46: Mar 09, 2016 10:40:58 am
      Just got a call up for the Aussie squad.

      Great news. I hope it's because he's seen as good enough and it's not like the Harry Wilson & Wales joke show where he was called up just so England can't in the future.
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      Reply #47: Mar 09, 2016 11:29:42 am
      Great news. I hope it's because he's seen as good enough and it's not like the Harry Wilson & Wales joke show where he was called up just so England can't in the future.

      You overestimate the depth that we have. :laugh:
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      Reply #48: Mar 09, 2016 11:53:23 am
      Just got a call up for the Aussie squad.

      Fantastic news mate but hasn't he already got a few caps?  Or was that for the youth team?
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      Reply #49: Mar 09, 2016 12:07:00 pm
      You overestimate the depth that we have. :laugh:

      Maybe :D I just hope he's travelling to the other side of the world for a purpose.
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      Reply #50: Mar 09, 2016 01:25:00 pm
      Fantastic news mate but hasn't he already got a few caps?  Or was that for the youth team?

      He had a handful of caps before but they weren't really meaningful if I recall correctly.

      Been away from the international side a while though for some reason. Not like we have anyone for that position to rely on either.

      Hoping he takes the chance.
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      Reply #51: Mar 09, 2016 01:29:44 pm
      He had a handful of caps before but they weren't really meaningful if I recall correctly.

      Been away from the international side a while though for some reason. Not like we have anyone for that position to rely on either.

      Hoping he takes the chance.

      I'm sure he will mate, he has with us.

      He's had a few injuries in the last couple of seasons maybe they coincided with internationals and that's why he's not featured.
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      Reply #52: Mar 30, 2016 12:07:53 am
      Good to see Brad get two games under his belt, although not against the best quality opposition.  Harry Redknapp liked the look of him in last nights game apparently and sees a big future for him.
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      Reply #53: Mar 30, 2016 04:49:30 am
      Good to see Brad get two games under his belt, although not against the best quality opposition.  Harry Redknapp liked the look of him in last nights game apparently and sees a big future for him.

      'Arry needs to tell his players to stop assaulting the opposition on the field.
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #54: Mar 30, 2016 05:12:11 am
      Was at the Socceroos vs Tajikistan match in Adelaide, absolute cracker of a player to watch live. Unassuming in his role, but gets stuck in and pops up everywhere. Aussies absolutely smashed them and he was amongst it all night, great to see.
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      Reply #55: May 09, 2016 01:37:45 pm
      Was at the Socceroos vs Tajikistan match in Adelaide, absolute cracker of a player to watch live. Unassuming in his role, but gets stuck in and pops up everywhere. Aussies absolutely smashed them and he was amongst it all night, great to see.

      If we are aiming for a higher position in the premier league then Brad Smith is the last thing we need. At 22 he's not getting any younger and he hasn't shown, much improvement over the past while. He has pace but his ball control and tendency to give away the ball make him and Kevin stewart a liability in my eyes.
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      Reply #56: May 09, 2016 01:45:14 pm
      If we are aiming for a higher position in the premier league then Brad Smith is the last thing we need. At 22 he's not getting any younger and he hasn't shown, much improvement over the past while. He has pace but his ball control and tendency to give away the ball make him and Kevin stewart a liability in my eyes.

      You still need back up squad players though and the only way those players improve is by getting games.
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      Reply #57: Jul 23, 2016 10:22:21 pm
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      Reply #58: Jul 23, 2016 10:25:03 pm

      Klopp has obviously seen enough of him then. For every one we take from Southampton we give one back to Bournemouth :)
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      Reply #59: Jul 23, 2016 10:27:21 pm
      I think this lad will improve the more he plays good luck to him
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      Reply #60: Jul 23, 2016 10:27:24 pm
      For every one we take from Southampton we give one back to Bournemouth :)

       ;D

      So we will certainly buy new left back now. :)
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      Reply #61: Jul 23, 2016 10:42:33 pm
      I think this lad will improve the more he plays good luck to him

      I agree. I actually rate his attacking play in the final third more than Moreno!!

      Good luck to him if he decides to leave!!
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #62: Jul 23, 2016 10:44:49 pm
      £6 million? Transfer market is fu**ed.

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      Reply #63: Jul 23, 2016 10:51:10 pm
      Buy back clause included too.  We're getting pretty good at this selling our youth for decent money but protecting ourselves in the process malarkey.

      Me likey  ;D
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      Reply #64: Jul 23, 2016 11:05:20 pm
      Buy back clause included too.  We're getting pretty good at this selling our youth for decent money but protecting ourselves in the process malarkey.

      Me likey  ;D

      Million dollar question,Who's in charge... Klopp or the TC :)
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      Reply #65: Jul 23, 2016 11:06:34 pm
      Byeeeeeeeeeeee
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      Reply #66: Jul 23, 2016 11:43:37 pm
      I definitely wasn't expecting this tonight.
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      Reply #67: Jul 24, 2016 06:01:54 am
      Million dollar question,Who's in charge... Klopp or the TC :)


      Dya know what Shabs, I couldn't give a F**k anymore mate but something's changed in how we do our business this summer and it's fantastic to see.   

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      Reply #68: Jul 24, 2016 09:41:34 am
      The overwhelming majority of 'kids' never make it - nothing new here.

      "Pile 'em high... sell 'em cheap"

      « Last Edit: Jul 24, 2016 12:59:06 pm by bad boy bubby »
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      Reply #69: Jul 24, 2016 01:53:03 pm
      The overwhelming majority of 'kids' never make it - nothing new here.

      "Pile 'em high... sell 'em cheap"



      I'm glad the German efficiency thing is spreading, I mean there is no way we would of got £6 million for Smith before Klopp turned up.

      And throwing in a buy-back option too!

      Good luck to Brad down at Bournemouth, but I like the way we're going about our business again.

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      Reply #70: Jul 24, 2016 02:09:46 pm
      Dya know what Shabs, I couldn't give a f**k anymore mate but something's changed in how we do our business this summer and it's fantastic to see.   



      Indeed it is & I'm sure the influence of Klopp has something to do with it, it's bloody great to see...
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      Reply #71: Jul 24, 2016 02:11:55 pm
      I mean there is no way we would of got £6 million for Smith before Klopp turned up.
      I don't know how much we would have got HR and I honestly don't know if the £6m is actually down to anything he has done but if credit for any fees received for a sale is indeed down to the manager then... hallelujah... praise the "Klopp"!  :gt-happyup:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka9mfZbTFbk
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      Reply #72: Jul 24, 2016 02:45:58 pm
      I don't know how much we would have got HR and I honestly don't know if the £6m is actually down to anything he has done but if credit for any fees received for a sale is indeed down to the manager then... hallelujah... praise the "Klopp"!  :gt-happyup:

      https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ka9mfZbTFbk

      Well probably him and his mate Buvac. Saying that though didn't Smith and a couple of others sign new contracts not so long ago?

      Either way good to see the club are no longer a soft touch when selling players.
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      Reply #73: Jul 24, 2016 05:57:24 pm
      I think this lad will improve the more he plays good luck to him

      Yep, agree. 6mill is a good fee to bring in. And though it's hard to say for sure, reckon this guy will improve if he gets regular footy.
      Like Brad, good luck to him!

      Looks like we'll be bringing in a new LB now, hopefully leaving Moreno fighting for a place...
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #74: Jul 27, 2016 02:42:47 pm
      Deal done
      Brad smith is officially a Bournemouth player

      Good luck lad
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      Reply #75: Jul 27, 2016 03:22:43 pm
      Good luck Brad.
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      Re: Brad Smith Player Thread
      Reply #76: Jul 27, 2016 04:54:58 pm
      Good luck Brad. Quite like Bournemouth as a team so I'll have an extra 2 reasons to watch them next season whenever we're not on.

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