| Forward from Linfield 09:03 - Aug 18 with 14820 views | aston_hoop |
We have made an offer for Linfield forward Paul Smyth apparently. 19 years old. Anyone know anything about him? |  |
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| Forward from Linfield on 18:08 - Aug 26 with 3644 views | Dougal_RBlock |
Word from Belfast is that this is a done deal and he is flying over this weekend.
He's also expecting to be challenging for 1st team positions rather than U23 development side. |  | | |
| Forward from Linfield on 15:09 - Aug 28 with 3132 views | vegasranger |
I read in the Belfast Telegraph that he said his goodbyes this weekend. He is a winger who sometimes plays as a striker. Nineteen ,pacy with good technique. [Post edited 28 Aug 2017 15:22]
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| Forward from Linfield on 17:57 - Aug 28 with 2966 views | Boston |
| Forward from Linfield on 15:09 - Aug 28 by vegasranger |
I read in the Belfast Telegraph that he said his goodbyes this weekend. He is a winger who sometimes plays as a striker. Nineteen ,pacy with good technique. [Post edited 28 Aug 2017 15:22]
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Belfast lad bombing down the wings...it's going to be an interesting season. | |
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| Forward from Linfield on 18:46 - Aug 28 with 2869 views | Gloucs_R |
Younger version of Mackie. Always chasing down the ball. |  |
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| Forward from Linfield on 22:35 - Aug 28 with 2598 views | eghamranger |
Done deal as per the BBC website and his old manager. I'm sure he would have been at HQ today with the flag above his head and another pic of him with Ollie and les.
Sounds an interesting player and could be what we need upfront |  | | |
| Forward from Linfield on 22:42 - Aug 28 with 2578 views | komradkirk |
Good luck to him and nice to see a fellow countryman at HQ as always.
N.I.International hopefully in the near future. |  | | |
| Forward from Linfield on 23:19 - Aug 28 with 2524 views | Trom |
| Forward from Linfield on 22:42 - Aug 28 by komradkirk |
Good luck to him and nice to see a fellow countryman at HQ as always.
N.I.International hopefully in the near future. |
Now there's a team which has performed above and beyond expectations. |  | | |
| Forward from Linfield on 09:52 - Aug 29 with 2359 views | terryb |
I'm told this is now a confirmed deal & on the offie.
Welcome Paul. | | | |
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| Forward from Linfield on 09:56 - Aug 29 with 2351 views | Northernr |
QPR should play this ultra, ultra low key. The temptation will be to try and hold him up to the baying morons on Twitter and shout "look see we are signing players, we are scouting, this guy's great" but it just adds pressure. Treat it like the Chair signing, which none of us really knew had even happened. |  | | |
| Forward from Linfield on 10:05 - Aug 29 with 2318 views | Gloucs_R |
Anyone getting excited about a £150k, 19 year old from Linfield needs their head examining anyway! | |
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| Forward from Linfield on 10:59 - Aug 29 with 2237 views | Hooparoo |
| Forward from Linfield on 09:56 - Aug 29 by Northernr |
QPR should play this ultra, ultra low key. The temptation will be to try and hold him up to the baying morons on Twitter and shout "look see we are signing players, we are scouting, this guy's great" but it just adds pressure. Treat it like the Chair signing, which none of us really knew had even happened. |
Agree Clive. Would be nice to get away from all the "hey, look at me" crap that is just playing to the twitterati.
Keep calm and GET ON WITH IT! |  |
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| Forward from Linfield on 10:59 - Aug 29 with 2233 views | CroydonCaptJack |
| Forward from Linfield on 10:05 - Aug 29 by Gloucs_R |
Anyone getting excited about a £150k, 19 year old from Linfield needs their head examining anyway! |
Maybe this is the first scouted player under the new regime.
Let's give him a chance at least eh! |  | | |
| Forward from Linfield on 11:08 - Aug 29 with 2204 views | Tonto |
| Forward from Linfield on 10:59 - Aug 29 by CroydonCaptJack |
Maybe this is the first scouted player under the new regime.
Let's give him a chance at least eh! |
oh the naivety!
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| Forward from Linfield on 11:33 - Aug 29 with 2149 views | Dorse |
| Forward from Linfield on 10:59 - Aug 29 by CroydonCaptJack |
Maybe this is the first scouted player under the new regime.
Let's give him a chance at least eh! |
We could give him the traditional Loftus Road welcome?
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| 'What do we want? We don't know! When do we want it? Now!' |
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| Forward from Linfield on 11:39 - Aug 29 with 2134 views | Gloucs_R |
| Forward from Linfield on 10:59 - Aug 29 by CroydonCaptJack |
Maybe this is the first scouted player under the new regime.
Let's give him a chance at least eh! |
Of course.....I'd love him to be brilliant....but if he isn't, I wont be disappointed. | |
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| Forward from Linfield on 11:39 - Aug 29 with 2134 views | BrianMcCarthy |
Welcome aboard, Paul.
Looking forward to seeing how he'll develop with the U23's. |  |
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| Forward from Linfield on 12:45 - Aug 29 with 2001 views | AndyLinfieldFC |
| Forward from Linfield on 11:39 - Aug 29 by BrianMcCarthy |
Welcome aboard, Paul.
Looking forward to seeing how he'll develop with the U23's. |
Paul is one of the best talents to come from Linfield and in fact the WHOLE Irish league in many years. He plays with his heart on his sleeve every week, and I for one am devastated that he is leaving Linfield. However, this is a great chance for him and we couldn't stand in his way.
He can play on either wing and also through the middle. He's direct and likes to take players on. Probably more dangerous out wide. Still only 19 and learning all the time. For £150k, QPR have got themselves a smashing player, who could develop into being a great signing long term. Will be keeping a close eye on how he progesses. |  | | |
| Forward from Linfield on 12:50 - Aug 29 with 1970 views | mikeygunn |
| Forward from Linfield on 12:45 - Aug 29 by AndyLinfieldFC |
Paul is one of the best talents to come from Linfield and in fact the WHOLE Irish league in many years. He plays with his heart on his sleeve every week, and I for one am devastated that he is leaving Linfield. However, this is a great chance for him and we couldn't stand in his way.
He can play on either wing and also through the middle. He's direct and likes to take players on. Probably more dangerous out wide. Still only 19 and learning all the time. For £150k, QPR have got themselves a smashing player, who could develop into being a great signing long term. Will be keeping a close eye on how he progesses. |
Cheers Andy, thanks for sharing that with us. I much prefer these signings to the bad old premier league deals. Hopefully we develop him right and he becomes a star for QPR and the national side. |  | | |
| Forward from Linfield on 12:53 - Aug 29 with 1956 views | Dorse |
| Forward from Linfield on 12:45 - Aug 29 by AndyLinfieldFC |
Paul is one of the best talents to come from Linfield and in fact the WHOLE Irish league in many years. He plays with his heart on his sleeve every week, and I for one am devastated that he is leaving Linfield. However, this is a great chance for him and we couldn't stand in his way.
He can play on either wing and also through the middle. He's direct and likes to take players on. Probably more dangerous out wide. Still only 19 and learning all the time. For £150k, QPR have got themselves a smashing player, who could develop into being a great signing long term. Will be keeping a close eye on how he progesses. |
That's really good to hear Andy. Best of luck to Linfield this season. | |
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| Forward from Linfield on 12:59 - Aug 29 with 1930 views | AndyLinfieldFC |
What I should say is though, he is quite small and some may think he is "too small". However, he is robust in the tackle to and doesn't mind putting himself about. He gets very frustrated, understandably, as he is kicked up and down the pitch most Saturdays, and referees seemingly allow it, then he loses the head and he will pick up the odd yellow card. | | | |
| Forward from Linfield on 13:02 - Aug 29 with 1913 views | Toast_R |
Again its the QPR of old way of doing buainess. Lets hope with time and patience he turns out to be a little gem. |  | | |
| Forward from Linfield on 13:26 - Aug 29 with 1830 views | kensalriser |
| Forward from Linfield on 12:59 - Aug 29 by AndyLinfieldFC |
What I should say is though, he is quite small and some may think he is "too small". However, he is robust in the tackle to and doesn't mind putting himself about. He gets very frustrated, understandably, as he is kicked up and down the pitch most Saturdays, and referees seemingly allow it, then he loses the head and he will pick up the odd yellow card. |
Fingers crossed he doesn't come up against Bradley Johnson when we play Derby then, as that'll be a red. |  |
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| Forward from Linfield on 13:44 - Aug 29 with 1756 views | FDC |
| Forward from Linfield on 12:45 - Aug 29 by AndyLinfieldFC |
Paul is one of the best talents to come from Linfield and in fact the WHOLE Irish league in many years. He plays with his heart on his sleeve every week, and I for one am devastated that he is leaving Linfield. However, this is a great chance for him and we couldn't stand in his way.
He can play on either wing and also through the middle. He's direct and likes to take players on. Probably more dangerous out wide. Still only 19 and learning all the time. For £150k, QPR have got themselves a smashing player, who could develop into being a great signing long term. Will be keeping a close eye on how he progesses. |
Cheers for this Andy, good to hear from people that have seen him play.
Assuming we are going to continue (at least starting games) with a 3-5-2 formation, presumably Holloway plans to use him as a striker. |  | | |
| Forward from Linfield on 14:05 - Aug 29 with 1706 views | BrianMcCarthy |
| Forward from Linfield on 12:45 - Aug 29 by AndyLinfieldFC |
Paul is one of the best talents to come from Linfield and in fact the WHOLE Irish league in many years. He plays with his heart on his sleeve every week, and I for one am devastated that he is leaving Linfield. However, this is a great chance for him and we couldn't stand in his way.
He can play on either wing and also through the middle. He's direct and likes to take players on. Probably more dangerous out wide. Still only 19 and learning all the time. For £150k, QPR have got themselves a smashing player, who could develop into being a great signing long term. Will be keeping a close eye on how he progesses. |
Thanks for that Andy.
What's his character like - is he popular with fans and other players, good professional, hard trainer etc.? | |
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| Forward from Linfield on 14:06 - Aug 29 with 1697 views | FDC |
#rightsort | | | |
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