http://thesmithfieldfc.co.uk/forum/ Where the Firestarters have their say en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 21:24:04 +0000 http://thesmithfieldfc.co.uk/forum/topic/301#post-1800 Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:41:45 +0000 Cyrix 1800@http://thesmithfieldfc.co.uk/forum/ <blockquote><p>Whilst most other matches were rained off, Smithfield faced off against the Premiership whipping boys George &#038; Dragon on a soggy Fenton Park pitch.</p> <h3>Stanway</h3> <blockquote><p>Another sound display from the nine fingered keeper, handling faultless and good punched clearances throughout the game. Made a fine save late on but could do nothing about either goal.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">9/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Cobby</h3> <blockquote><p>Growing in stature with every game, too strong for the opposition and looking more confident on the ball. Was a provider for the midfield throughout the game.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">8/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Clarke</h3> <blockquote><p>The under-rated right back covered the width of the pitch across the back line, continually broke up their attacks and was impressive on the ball. Linked up well with the midfield and attack<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">8/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Tudor</h3> <blockquote><p>Blossoming under the guidance of ex team Captain Harris, Tackled well and often brought the ball out of defence to set up our attacking play. Made some great blocks in front of goal.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">8/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Harris</h3> <blockquote><p>Again looked comfortable at the back and beginning to become the player we knew he could be. Confidence high tackled well and was far too good for the opposition.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">8/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Ford</h3> <blockquote><p>– Scored his usual goal, which he took well, should have had a couple more. The free scoring midfielder was always available for a pass and tracked back to win possession. Good pass to set up the 4th goal but needs to work more on his distribution around the edge of the box.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">8/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Maskery</h3> <blockquote><p>Took his goal well and did some good running off the ball and helped control the midfield for long periods in the game. Needs to believe in himself more in front of goal. Passing not up to his usual standard today.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">7/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Bagnall</h3> <blockquote><p>The skipper returned from injury to put in a powerful performance. Totally controlled the midfield in a dominant first half and deserved his well taken headed goal. Short passing improving with every game. Needs to learn to slow the game down at times.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">8/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Craig</h3> <blockquote><p>Always a thorn in the oppositions side, took his goal well after a great run from deep, was denied a couple more by good saves. Was caught having a little nap for their second goal.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">8/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Jones (L)</h3> <blockquote><p>Good unselfish display up front, held the ball up and linked well with the midfield. Needed better supply when in the danger areas. Injured on the hour.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">7/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Askey</h3> <blockquote><p>Outstanding in the first hour, was involved in everything, wanted the ball and his distribution was superb. Let his frustration get the better of him in the closing stages.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">8/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Smith</h3> <blockquote><p>Came on for the last 30 minutes and made an instant impact setting up the 3rd goal, was denied by a good save, needs to time his runs better to beat the offside trap but this will come with more games.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">8/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Goldstraw</h3> <blockquote><p>Came on for the last 10 minutes (according to the Gaffers dodgy Spanish watch) and quite frankly never put a foot wrong.<br /> <strong><span style="color: #993300">9/10</span></strong></p></blockquote> <h3>Latham &#038; Seymour</h3> <blockquote><p>Carrying an injury, Latham turned up in appalling conditions to cheer on his teammates. Good to see Seymour on the sideline.</p></blockquote> </blockquote> <p><br/><a href="http://thesmithfieldfc.co.uk/performance-vs-george-dragon-h/140/ ">Performance vs George &#038; Dragon (H)</a></p> <p class="facebook"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=" target="_blank"><img src="http://thesmithfieldfc.co.uk/wp-content/plugins/add-to-facebook-plugin/facebook_share_icon.gif" alt="Share on Facebook" title="Share on Facebook" /></a><a href="http://www.facebook.com/share.php?u=" target="_blank" title="Share on Facebook">Share on Facebook</a></p> http://thesmithfieldfc.co.uk/forum/topic/278#post-1675 Tue, 15 Sep 2009 11:43:08 +0000 the gaffer 1675@http://thesmithfieldfc.co.uk/forum/ <p>Headline from the Sentinel<br /> <a href="http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/Sunday-football-Grange-Park-lead-Premier-Division/article-1336270-detail/article.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.thisisstaffordshire.co.uk/news/Sunday-football-Grange-Park-lead-Premier-Division/article-1336270-detail/article.html</a></p> <p>Headline from back page of Daily Mirror</p> <p>&quot;<strong>Four</strong>d slays the Dragon&quot;</p> <p>From the 4-4-2 magazine</p> <p>&quot;Chopper fells Oaktree&quot;</p> <p>From the Front page of Ginger weekly</p> <p>&quot;New hair gel a success&quot;</p> <p>There&#39;s a 2 page centre spread in goalkeepers weekly.</p> <p>&quot; Simon the Wright man for the job&quot; </p>