Guest Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 1 hour ago, A_Gagne said: Admittedly never seen this guy play, but he plays in English League 1. I'm not sure he's solve the issue. He would still to a better job than a Norweigan D2 center back, an NASL defensive midfielder, and a Scottish D2 attacking midfielder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dyslexic nam Posted March 12, 2017 Share Posted March 12, 2017 Lol at this thread. The guys is totally committed to another country, and has even been included in the squad (just not capped yet) and we are STILL sitting around wondering if he there is any way we can get him. Not judging - I get why we want him. Just think it is funny. And sad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A_Gagne Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 On 3/12/2017 at 0:49 PM, canta15 said: He would still to a better job than a Norweigan D2 center back, an NASL defensive midfielder, and a Scottish D2 attacking midfielder ... And somewhere Eddie Edwards is like WWTTTTFFFF!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Transfer listed at the season's end (which seemed a bit odd) and on the move to Scotland with Hearts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted July 3, 2017 Share Posted July 3, 2017 Michael Smith is what Canada needs. I wonder if anyone has been in contact with him? The chances of him making Northern Ireland are rare. Juan Cordova is 20 , Zachary Brault-Guillard is only 18 and Nik is 32 with a lot km on his legs. Michael fits in so well! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Despite being a mainstay at right back for The Posh, and their vice-captain (he even had the armband for a few games), their coach, who had extended his contract just one year earlier, seemed to sour on him. He got transfer listed. Aside: Only 4 games into the season it’s hard to argue with Grant McCann though, Peterborough United are the only team with a perfect record. 12 points In MAY he was NOT CALLED to a Northern Ireland training camp for lower league players (EFL Championship, EFL League 1 & 2) who had finished their seasons early: http://www.irishfa.com/news/2017/may/michael-o-neill-names-18-man-panel-for-training-camphttp://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/jordan-jones-and-bailey-peacockfarrell-join-northern-ireland-training-camp-35746249.htmlhttp://www.irishfa.com/news/2017/may/michael-o-neill-names-18-man-panel-for-training-camphttp://www.sportinglife.com/football/news/o'neill-searching-for-options/71946http://www.nottinghampost.com/injury-rules-nottingham-forest-s-jamie-ward-out-of-northern-ireland-world-cup-qualifier/story-30358739-detail/story.html He was then (logically), NOT CALLED to Northern Ireland’s June main squad for a friendly and a WCQ: http://www.irishfa.com/news/2017/may/shay-mccartan-called-up-to-senior-squad On 7/3/2017 at 0:49 AM, BCM1555362349 said: Transfer listed at the season's end (which seemed a bit odd) and on the move to Scotland with Hearts. So after signing with Heart of Midlothian (there was also interest from Coventry City who have just been relegated into EFL League 2 last season), the headlines were positive. The assistant coach for Northern Ireland is also assistant at Hearts. Northern Irish coach Michael O'Neill said that his move could help Smith get back into the Northern Ireland squad: http://www.edinburghnews.scotsman.com/sport/football/hearts/hearts-can-help-northern-ireland-careers-of-kyle-lafferty-and-michael-smith-1-4488222http://www.thescottishsun.co.uk/sport/football/1251603/hearts-newbie-michael-smith-insists-he-is-happy-for-kyle-lafferty-to-steal-the-limelight-at-tynecastle/http://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/chose-hearts-over-coventry-because-10750801 Despite the good press and becoming Hearts starting right back ( @JamboAl, how many games have you watched?) he was NOT CALLED into a 25-man Northern Ireland squad weakened by injuries for the two September WCQs: http://www.irishfa.com/news/2017/august/michael-oneill-announces-squad-to-face-san-marino-czech-republic Then there was another injury and HE WAS CALLED for both September games: http://www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/sport/football/international/michael-smith-and-leeds-goalkeeper-called-up-to-northern-ireland-squad-as-craig-cathcart-out-of-qualifiers-36075874.html On 9/29/2016 at 1:14 PM, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Just watch him get capped vs San Marino "Alain Rochat style" It didn't happen last time, but I have a feeling it will happen this time! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamboAl Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 He's started every match for Hearts so far and been fairly dependable but not spectacular. He will get capped by NI especially as their pool of players isn't much bigger than ours. The manager actually lives in Edinburgh and pops by to watch Hearts on a fairly regular basis as there are a couple of NI players in the Hearts squad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 Despite their decent run of late, it doesn't take much to get called up by Northern Ireland. He may not crack the team but he'll get a few games. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpecialK Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 I don't know if this means anything, but Tranfetmarkt took off the Canada nationality part from he's profile https://www.transfermarkt.com/michael-smith/profil/spieler/103934 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted September 1, 2017 Share Posted September 1, 2017 2 hours ago, SpecialK said: I don't know if this means anything, but Tranfetmarkt took off the Canada nationality part from he's profile https://www.transfermarkt.com/michael-smith/profil/spieler/103934 It doesn't Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BCM Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Doesn't look like Smith was even on the bench for the San Marino match...The false hope continues. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 On 01/09/2017 at 11:40 PM, BCM1555362349 said: Doesn't look like Smith was even on the bench for the San Marino match No he was not: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=276483/match=300331954/index.html He wasn't in the lineup today vs the Czech Republic: http://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=276483/match=300331979/index.html On 01/09/2017 at 11:40 PM, BCM1555362349 said: The false hope continues. It does! Next month will be interesting because Northern Ireland have two WCQ that mean (almost) nothing. Germany has clinched the 1st place and a ticket to Russia 2018 and Northern Ireland have assured themselves of 2nd place. N.I. just have to NOT be the worst 2nd place team + possibly try to keep a good FIFA ranking in those next two games to be a seeded team during the draw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted November 12, 2017 Share Posted November 12, 2017 Smith was not called into the squad for Northern Ireland's games in October: http://www.irishfa.com/news/2017/september/mcauley-returns-to-squad-for-games-against-germany-and-norwayhttp://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=276483/match=300331984/index.html#lineupshttp://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=276483/match=300331961/index.html#lineups He stated to the media that he was hoping to play well enough with Hearts to get a call for November: http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/sport/football/michael-smith-aiming-to-impress-northern-ireland-boss-michael-oneill-at-hearts/ ...but he was not called into the squad despite still starting pretty much every single game at right-back at club level. http://www.irishfa.com/news/2017/october/jamie-ward-paddy-mcnair-back-for-world-cup-play-offshttp://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=276503/match=300417854/index.html#lineupshttp://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=276503/match=300417850/index.html#lineups Northern Ireland have failed to qualify for the World Cup so the "hope" continues! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vince193 Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 4 hours ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Smith was not called into the squad for Northern Ireland's games in October: http://www.irishfa.com/news/2017/september/mcauley-returns-to-squad-for-games-against-germany-and-norwayhttp://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=276483/match=300331984/index.html#lineupshttp://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=276483/match=300331961/index.html#lineups He stated to the media that he was hoping to play well enough with Hearts to get a call for November: http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/sport/football/michael-smith-aiming-to-impress-northern-ireland-boss-michael-oneill-at-hearts/ ...but he was not called into the squad despite still starting pretty much every single game at right-back at club level. http://www.irishfa.com/news/2017/october/jamie-ward-paddy-mcnair-back-for-world-cup-play-offshttp://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=276503/match=300417854/index.html#lineupshttp://www.fifa.com/worldcup/matches/round=276503/match=300417850/index.html#lineups Northern Ireland have failed to qualify for the World Cup so the "hope" continues! This is all assuming Canada even knows about him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontownman Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 36 minutes ago, Vince193 said: This is all assuming Canada even knows about him. Think it's more like. "Who's at the door?" "Oh the CSA calling again" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bdog Posted November 13, 2017 Share Posted November 13, 2017 1 hour ago, toontownman said: Think it's more like. "Who's at the door?" "Oh the CSA calling again" I just watched that movie this morning. Neato Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 Two years have passed since his one and only cap for Northern Ireland. Smith is still getting no love. Not called for their March friendly vs South Korea. http://www.irishfa.com/news/2018/march/northern-ireland-squad-to-play-south-korea-announced My take: http://media.giphy.com/media/ToMjGpKniGqRNLGBrhu/giphy.gif Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HugoDirtySanchez Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 who is michael smith? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Olympique_de_Marseille Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 19 minutes ago, HugoDirtySanchez said: who is michael smith? Who is @HugoDirtySanchez ? & did he bother to read a thread that's only 3 pages long (& is mostly GIFs anyways)? His Wikipedia article is literally linked to in the first page of this thread. I'm feeling very patient this afternoon: On 03/04/2015 at 5:03 PM, Keegan said: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Smith_%28footballer,_born_1988%29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aloyol Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 2 minutes ago, Olympique_de_Marseille said: Who is @HugoDirtySanchez ? & did he bother to read a thread that's only 3 pages long (& is mostly GIFs anyways)? I'm feeling very patient this afternoon: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Smith_(footballer,_born_1988 That's who Hugo Sanchez is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Sánchez But I won't post a link for a "dirty Sanchez".... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jith12 Posted March 12, 2018 Share Posted March 12, 2018 45 minutes ago, aloyol said: That's who Hugo Sanchez is: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hugo_Sánchez But I won't post a link for a "dirty Sanchez".... @HugoDirtySanchez man your hair is legit! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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hamiltonfan Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Any updates? edit: I didn’t realize he is 29 yrs old already! No crazy upside here. I wouldn’t waste our resources recruiting but worth a look if he is wants in Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zem Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 3 minutes ago, hamiltonfan said: Any updates? He still hasn't had received a call-up for Northern Ireland since October 2016, so he still only has the one friendly cap. He'll be 30 this fall, so it's possible he could be considering switching. While our future RB depth seems great, he could be a good, experienced competitor for Petrasso in the short term. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grizzly Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 1 hour ago, Zem said: He still hasn't had received a call-up for Northern Ireland since October 2016, so he still only has the one friendly cap. He'll be 30 this fall, so it's possible he could be considering switching. While our future RB depth seems great, he could be a good, experienced competitor for Petrasso in the short term. Petrasso is not a right back and we shouldn't be playing him there. Edwards is also not a defender. For the Impact they are both pretty decent on the attack but do not defend well. Not sure whether Smith is the best option since I have not seen him play and he is not that young but we really need to find a better right back than Petrasso with the national team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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