Stockport_Villain

Agree with a lot of the above. He's improved loads since Wigan and is getting better but still has a stupid decision in him every game to get rid of. Once he does that he'll be an immense player.

I thought he had a good game last night. Tracked his runners resulting in some timely interceptions, played effectively with the man in front, his shot/cross fell to McGinn for his 2nd goal. Didn't get caught out position wise. Good job.

I’ve read a lot on this thread and often find myself swearing I’m not going to look at it again but have some kind of weird need to inflict further angst on myself. The problem I have is dealing with comments about Smith from supporters that want immediate success and when this fails to materialise it must all be Smith fault because of his tactics, decisions etc. I 100% get the frustration that were not doing what we thought we would be doing and challenging the top 6 but life is not that straight forward. You look at the teams Smith has previously had and the way they play and the personnel he has had to play that way which has brought him success. Then you look at the players he’s inherited and how they tried to play, initially with success, but cannot keep up with his demand because they are not his type of player. If we want success there is a much better chance by giving Smith time to get his playing staff sorted in the summer, with a full preseason of players that sign for him because they want to play for him. Rather than players inherited who aren’t capable or don’t want to. Only at this point will we know whether Smith is capable of taking us to where we all aspire. In my head to get rid of him before he has had this opportunity would be madness and driven by the insatiable desire of some to change because we haven’t has immediate success. Life isn’t like this and people need to be given a proper change to succeed. Dean Smith is my man 100% .

Before the game most people were asking for Kodja to start. We’ll from my point of view I hope he never starts again. No interest in the team only out for himself. No tracking back, and no desire to try and win the ball back once he’s lost it. I only hope Smith has seen this and the Green keeps fit to keep him out. As for Jedinak.............. If Smith has learnt anything I hope it’s that these two only ever start if we have a decimated squad. The ref was a disgrace.

What is the point of Jedinak? If he heads the ball he heads it straight to the opposition! And as for lazy arse Kodja, he’s only interested if he’s facing towards the opposition goal. Two passengers which leaves lots of gaps to fill. This is going to be a tough 2nd half.

Just think if the defence with Mings and Elphick in play like they did against Reading and we contuine, as we have done in the majority of games, we'll score more goals than the oppostion. More wins than draws and losses. Top 6 here we come.

He was off balance after the initial challenge therefore less in control of where his first two steps were going after that. No way was this intentional.

This for me. Your place in the team should be earned and he deserves a place in the starting line up currently ahead of Chester

I get the frustration by some when it’s argued but there are some over reactions on here that are unjustified just for point scoring. Thought Mings, Elphick and Taylor played very well. If the header goes in for Elphick that is a very efficient workman like performance, unfortunately not to be on this occasion. I don’t want another season in the Championship and still think we can make the play offs and for me Dean Smith is the man to take us forward, promotion or not this season. UTV

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It will be interesting to see how he plays in Smiths side. It’s no surprise that all of Smiths signings are comfortable on the ball, youngish which means energy. This is the start of the Smith stamp. Bring it on.

Apart from the fact Bruce had a budget and Smith won’t and will have to unearth some lower division gems.

Being brought up in Birmingham that doesn’t equate I’m afraid.

Positives allowed, just not to obscure his overall performances this season. One swallow doesn’t make a summer and all that.....

Alongside poor first touches and passes.

Had a good game yesterday. Best defender by miles.

He is so weak with the long ball over the top. Always get caught ball watching and is never aware of where the opposition player is. Yes, he scores goals but not as many as he is at fault for conceding. Having a very poor season.

Same shit players.

Very rusty and off the pace. Will watch with interest.

Very poor and the attempt to stop the cross before the goal was almost school boy level, but not that good.

I just want him to be a good solid defender that helps gets us promoted and become a steady premiership side.

He will get better and better the more games he plays. Good solid start at right back.

First 20 mins very good, pressed the ball, should have had a penalty, McGinn hits the bar we score QPR hanging on. After that we ran out of steam. Hourihane and McGinn ran out of steam, Bjarnason very poor. Kodja has no idea what to do when he doesn’t have the ball, child like almost. Hutton isolated and woefully out of position on a number of occasions when Kodja offered no additional protection. We really do need a defensive midfield player who can sprint and pass for 90 minutes. Here’s hoping.

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You can tell we’ve played 3 games in 6 days, we’re well off the standards we’ve seen recently