Matt Smith - 2019/20 Performances

[twosips]

From the EDS to this...



Undeniably a better place for him, even if it is the 2nd tier of Dutch football. Twente have a fantastic supporter base, and they'll be expected to win. He'll learn shit loads more than he would in the crap apathetic Premier League 2 playing u23s football. He started too and played really well according to some twitter searches.

 

[FantasyIreland]

@twosips

Great to hear,as you say....this will do him the world of good.Cheers.

 

[twosips]

On for Wales, getting 30 mins total as they batter Ireland. Looks really, really comfortable too. Some intelligent passes, good interceptions. Looks at home. Chuffed for him.

 

[Danamy]

Yeah he had a great little cameo for Wales tonight, he kept the game flowing nicely with good vision and passing range, he didn't look out of place at all, long may it continue.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Wonderful news,hopefully this will give him even greater confidence.

 

[Neville Kneville]

On for Wales, getting 30 mins total as they batter Ireland. Looks really, really comfortable too. Some intelligent passes, good interceptions. Looks at home. Chuffed for him.

I thought he looked totally like a City player when he came on.

 

[twosips]

I thought he looked totally like a City player when he came on.

Agreed. Very very classy. And people were very negative about his Dutch 2nd tier move - to me it isnt always about the level. Its about the expectation, the increased physicality, the big crowds etc. Can tell he looks totally at home in a 1st team environment now.

 

[bobom]

FC Twente technical director Ted van Leeuwen on City loanee & Wales international Matt Smith:

"Matthew is a gift... I called him a present from Manchester City to us. Matthew was 18 when he arrived, but he plays like a very mature player. His impact has been very, very big."
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Twente manager very complimentary.

 

[FantasyIreland]

Good article/interview from the BBC......


https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/46177730

 

[FantasyIreland]

Signed a 4yr deal with us today.

Great news as,given his attributes,i think he stands a better chance than most of making it here.

 

[Delphinho]

Signed a 4yr deal with us today.

Great news as,given his attributes,i think he stands a better chance than most of making it here.

If we actually get a transfer ban, he could be an option next season

 

[FantasyIreland]

If we actually get a transfer ban, he could be an option next season

Could be an option regardless,he looks impressive.

 

[Delphinho]

Twente is back in the Eredivisie, while NAC are bottom of the table, likely to be relegated. I guess that any youngsters that we want to send on loan to the Eredivisie, will be sent to Twente instead

 

[FantasyIreland]

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[Delphinho]

Starts against Croatia in their Euro 2020 qualifier

 

[old get]

One year loan to QPR
I bet Vinnie is disappointed

 

[FantasyIreland]

Great move for our boy though,he'll get his chance to shine there.

 

[Delphinho]

 

[Gabriel]

Got his first start tonight against Bristol City in the League Cup (3 v 3). Had an assist for their first goal but missed his penalty in their 5 v 4 victory.

 

[jamesha]

According to predictions QPR will be struggling in the bottom half so Matt will have his work cut out. Lots of player in/out with most of the newcomers being either free transfers or loanees.
Hopefully he will get a fair crack of the whip and the team will gel quickly.

Weirdly one of the players leaving QPR was also called Matt Smith (striker gone to Millwall) - I guess some fans will be happy as the name on their shirts will still be current.