Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Thu Aug 02, 2012 8:15 pm
http://www.westlondonsport.com/qpr/smit ... rdiff-move 
Tommy Smith could be the next player to join Cardiff City from QPR.
Bluebirds boss Malky Mackay has completed the signing of Heidar Helguson from Rangers and is looking to agree a deal for Smith after the forward was told he can leave Loftus Road.
Cardiff also recently made an enquiry about Jay Bothroyd, who left them to join the R’s on a Bosman free transfer a year ago.
Like Helguson, Smith knows Mackay well from their time together at Watford and has plenty of Championship experience.
He moved to west London from Portsmouth for £1.5m in 2010 and played a major role in helping Rangers win promotion.
But the 32-year-old made only seven first-team appearances following Mark Hughes’ appointment as manager in January and has since fallen further down the pecking order.
Several other clubs have shown an interest in Smith but are struggling to meet his wage demands.
Hughes is keen for a number of QPR’s fringe players to move on this summer.
Luke Young is also surplus to requirements but his future is unclear after a potential move appeared to fall through.
Tommy Smith could be the next player to join Cardiff City from QPR.
Bluebirds boss Malky Mackay has completed the signing of Heidar Helguson from Rangers and is looking to agree a deal for Smith after the forward was told he can leave Loftus Road.
Cardiff also recently made an enquiry about Jay Bothroyd, who left them to join the R’s on a Bosman free transfer a year ago.
Like Helguson, Smith knows Mackay well from their time together at Watford and has plenty of Championship experience.
He moved to west London from Portsmouth for £1.5m in 2010 and played a major role in helping Rangers win promotion.
But the 32-year-old made only seven first-team appearances following Mark Hughes’ appointment as manager in January and has since fallen further down the pecking order.
Several other clubs have shown an interest in Smith but are struggling to meet his wage demands.
Hughes is keen for a number of QPR’s fringe players to move on this summer.
Luke Young is also surplus to requirements but his future is unclear after a potential move appeared to fall through.
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Thu Aug 02, 2012 8:36 pm
Bothroyd, Smith & Helguson ????
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:16 pm
I really can't imagine Malky putting up with Bothroyd and his antics to be honest, but who knows.
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:17 pm
Cant see it now weve got Heidur. too similair.
We need some pace upfront now.
We need some pace upfront now.
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:19 pm
CP76 wrote:Cant see it now weve got Heidur. too similair.
We need some pace upfront now.
we need the goalscorer now
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:24 pm
Blackwood_Bluebird wrote:CP76 wrote:Cant see it now weve got Heidur. too similair.
We need some pace upfront now.
we need the goalscorer now
Yep! Along with Bellars we are then complete attacking wise.
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Thu Aug 02, 2012 9:24 pm
Can understand Heidar and Tommy as MM has worked with them before so will have his work ethic. I reckon the Bothroyd story is made up in an attempt to drum up interest in him.
I like Jay but he is not a Malky player.
I like Jay but he is not a Malky player.
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Thu Aug 02, 2012 11:52 pm
Would love Jay back here but would rather ross mcormack than tommy smith
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Fri Aug 03, 2012 5:56 am
love to see Bothroyd back --he would behave as Mackay just wouodnt stand for any shit
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:04 am
Mafor wrote:love to see Bothroyd back --he would behave as Mackay just wouodnt stand for any shit
True
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Fri Aug 03, 2012 8:20 am
Blackwood_Bluebird wrote:CP76 wrote:Cant see it now weve got Heidur. too similair.
We need some pace upfront now.
we need the goalscorer now
For all we know Velikonjar is the goal scorer we are missing
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Fri Aug 03, 2012 10:19 am
I work with a QPR fan, who has been a season ticket holder for 20yrs.
He says that if we get Smith [who is apparently great mates with Helguson], we will be getting a partnership, as they apparently play very well together.
Personally, i'm not interested in Jay coming back. Big time charlie who let a one-off [never would have happened if it wasn't for all the withdrawals anyway] appearance for England go to his head.
He says that if we get Smith [who is apparently great mates with Helguson], we will be getting a partnership, as they apparently play very well together.
Personally, i'm not interested in Jay coming back. Big time charlie who let a one-off [never would have happened if it wasn't for all the withdrawals anyway] appearance for England go to his head.
Re: Smith could be next and enquiry has been made for Bothroyd
Fri Aug 03, 2012 9:36 pm
bluebird58 wrote:Blackwood_Bluebird wrote:CP76 wrote:Cant see it now weve got Heidur. too similair.
We need some pace upfront now.
we need the goalscorer now
For all we know Velikonjar is the goal scorer we are missing
i think its going to take a little time for him to get used to the championship... i expect him to start from the bench..