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I mean its cool, but he’s a defender.Not interested in goals he scored against major rivals? Alrighty then
I mean its cool, but he’s a defender.Not interested in goals he scored against major rivals? Alrighty then
Goal scoring CBs are always a plus. Smalling's biggest strength is he can score atleast 5 league goals a season, which is a good tally.I mean its cool, but he’s a defender.
Yes I would. Excellent defender, experienced, in good age and English. Why the feck not?Ok Smalling lovers: if he hadn’t played for us these last few years, would you be clamouring for us to sign him (based on how he’s done)?
That Kane that failed to show up every single time against us?Did dis dude just put videos of smalling scoring headers? Should of saved them for next week when Kane runs by him for two goals. Don’t worry fellas Sanchez will get a double and martial will save us with a screamer.
It is a plus but he’s a CB so I dont really care that much...Goal scoring CBs are always a plus. Smalling's biggest strength is he can score atleast 5 league goals a season, which is a good tally.
Maguire is better than Smalling.I wouldn't want us to sign him, as he's not very good on the ball. But, also because he'd cost us £40m+ in this current market, as he'd be a vital player in a mid-table team. Leicester are reportedly quoting £50m for Maguire, so there's nothing to suggest clubs wouldn't command at least £40m for Smalling.
Yeah sure, any decent CB who can pass the ball is better than Smalling. It's ridiculous CBs are rated on their ability to pass rather than defending. Stones who is rated for his ball playing skills made to look like clown so many times and I don't remember ManUtd conceding goal because of Smalling's poor passes.Maguire is better than Smalling.
Keane was also better than Smalling 6 months agoMaguire is better than Smalling.
I think Smalling is our best defender, and when it comes to winning headers he is by far and away our best player, even more-so than Fellaini. However, to say he can score at least five goals a season is just not true. The most he's ever got in a single season is four. He averages closer to two goals per season. However, this is still far better than the rest of our central defenders who average one or less. Vidic is the only defender in the last 10-15 years to score more goals than Smalling.Goal scoring CBs are always a plus. Smalling's biggest strength is he can score atleast 5 league goals a season, which is a good tally.
My point is he is too good to sell to a rival like Arsenal even if he's not wanted by us. Mkhi was a different matter altogether, but I wouldn't like to strengthen Arsenal by selling them a half decent CB.It is a plus but he’s a CB so I dont really care that much...
It’s not like he’s Sergio Ramos either.
Weird comment.Really not interested in goals he has scored, no offence.
I didn’t say we should sell him to Arsenal. Someone posted vids of him scoring goals when I said he was a shambles when we won the FA Cup.My point is he is too good to sell to a rival like Arsenal even if he's not wanted by us. Mkhi was a different matter altogether, but I wouldn't like to strengthen Arsenal by selling them a half decent CB.
I said he was a shambles in our FA Cup win and someone replies to me with goals he had scored? Had nothing to do with him as a defender.Weird comment.
He's literally never scored 5 goals in all comps, let alone in the league.Goal scoring CBs are always a plus. Smalling's biggest strength is he can score atleast 5 league goals a season, which is a good tally.
Is it not about £54m for Umtitis release clause? Not saying we'd do it,but if anyone got him for 54m in the current market it'd be a very good deal.Sell and pay Umtiti's release clause.
For the laugh.Why would you resign Micky?
He really isn't. Maguire is clueless defensively speakingMaguire is better than Smalling.
Hes the new shiny toy.He really isn't. Maguire is clueless defensively speaking
Yup, you'll rarely see him get praised for his defending but always for his skills on the ball. That is wrong when it comes to a CB.Hes the new shiny toy.
I just hope its Maguire and Stones starting for England at the world cup.Yup, you'll rarely see him get praised for his defending but always for his skills on the ball. That is wrong when it comes to a CB.
Chiellini? Mertesacker? Then we had Vidic in the past.I actually agree if he played for someone else we probably wouldn't be interested. He's strong, very athletic but does lack a brain at times.
Both CB's Mourinho has signed have been players that are comfortable in possesion. There isn't another top European side with someone as poor on the ball starting regularly as Smalling.
Chiellini is much better than Smalling ffs. Mertesacker never plays for Arsenal. Monreal is ahead of him at CB. Scraping the barrel a hit there.Chiellini? Mertesacker? Then we had Vidic in the past.
If you concern about "brain", there are other CBs in our rank that have been called "brainless" at more times.
Defending is more than goal clearances and hoofing the ball. Otherwise the best defenders every season would be on relegation challenged teams. Being able to pass out of trouble is part of defending.Yeah sure, any decent CB who can pass the ball is better than Smalling. It's ridiculous CBs are rated on their ability to pass rather than defending. Stones who is rated for his ball playing skills made to look like clown so many times and I don't remember ManUtd conceding goal because of Smalling's poor passes.
I agree with this point completely and would like to add that it is not only due to low technical skills, but also lack of composure in difficult situations. Smalling is a reactionary and a very panicky defender as well, so under pressure, he tends to crumble, in my opinion.Defending is more than goal clearances and hoofing the ball. Otherwise the best defenders every season would be on relegation challenged teams. Being able to pass out of trouble is part of defending.
Kane's record against United, most of which has come with Smalling in the XI, isn't particularly good. Don't think he even scored against us until last season.Should of saved them for next week when Kane runs by him for two goals.
He's got the better of Kane most of the time we've faced Spurs.Did dis dude just put videos of smalling scoring headers? Should of saved them for next week when Kane runs by him for two goals. Don’t worry fellas Sanchez will get a double and martial will save us with a screamer.
Dude, Smalling always put Kane in his pocket each time we meet spurs.Did dis dude just put videos of smalling scoring headers? Should of saved them for next week when Kane runs by him for two goals. Don’t worry fellas Sanchez will get a double and martial will save us with a screamer.
Absolute rubbish dude. Smalling has had Kane in his pocket many times. Kane has only scored once against United. ONCEDid dis dude just put videos of smalling scoring headers? Should of saved them for next week when Kane runs by him for two goals. Don’t worry fellas Sanchez will get a double and martial will save us with a screamer.
Maguire is better than Smalling.
This is it exactly. Every fecker who wins a couple of tackles is better than Smalling according to some of you lot. Until they fade back into the crowd. Show me the centre-back who doesn't occasionally feck up. He's no Rolls Royce but he's a consistently solid defender. People seem to think these are 10 a penny but they are thin on the ground. Selling him would be moronic.Keane was also better than Smalling 6 months ago
Passing out of trouble doesn't depend on CB ball playing skills alone, it depends on coach and how he sets up the team, also his teammates and how they help by positioning correctly.Defending is more than goal clearances and hoofing the ball. Otherwise the best defenders every season would be on relegation challenged teams. Being able to pass out of trouble is part of defending.
We looked so useless against City because of our inability to get the ball out the back without hoofing it, which just gave the ball back to them 80% of the time.