Smith must have something, previous clubs fans liked him. Curle likes him and as a general rule I think we pretty much all accept that Curle can spot a player? Trouble is we and most clubs are never in the position of indulging players with a protracted loss of form. I personally think there is a player there, but he doesn’t warrant a start at the moment?
When we signed Smith the positive feedback from his previous clubs was all about his work ethic and energy. It’s not his ability that’s changed, it’s the fact that he now seems immobile and reluctant to do the basics. When was the last game he put in a shift and covered ground? I haven’t seen him move out of gear two at any point this season.