Reiver
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I suggested in the Chris Smalling performances thread that he wouldn't. After some debate, Arsenal seems a good possibility. After that I'm not sure.
I'm not saying that Smalling isn't a better defender than some other players who start for the other top 6 teams. But given the footballing philosophies of the other teams, and Smalling's technical limitations, would he walk into every other team other than City, as someone suggested? Maybe his technical ability isn't as bad as it's made out to be?
Although I'm not Smalling's biggest fan, this is not meant as a Smalling bashing thread. He has been our best defender in recent years. But would he have been a starter at the other top 6 clubs during this time? Would he he now? I'm not convinced.
I'm not saying that Smalling isn't a better defender than some other players who start for the other top 6 teams. But given the footballing philosophies of the other teams, and Smalling's technical limitations, would he walk into every other team other than City, as someone suggested? Maybe his technical ability isn't as bad as it's made out to be?
Although I'm not Smalling's biggest fan, this is not meant as a Smalling bashing thread. He has been our best defender in recent years. But would he have been a starter at the other top 6 clubs during this time? Would he he now? I'm not convinced.