Tommy Smith signs 2 year contract

I actually think his presence in the dressing room is huge.

Him, Lenihan, Howson (etc) are the leaders we need in the squad when we have the likes of Giles, Hackney, Archer, Forss who are still (effectively) learning their trade.

Forss was raving about him the other week.

Forss on playing on the wing and Tommy Smith: "It’s not my natural position but it’s made easier having a player like Tommy [Smith] behind me, who is constantly talking and constantly letting me know what he needs from me. It’s easier to play the role because of that, and you always want to fight for a person like Tommy"
 
Great news.. he has become a key part of our side this season and a very consistent performer.

As already mentioned we now have leaders throughout the team, something which we have lacked for a number of seasons previously.
 
Fair play to him, he's been excellent. Done exactly what's been asked of him. think he would have had more assists if Forss stopped using his overlaps as a decoy

Longer term though, I think this means the end for Dijksteel. Hasn't had a look in under Carrick and I'd expect us to find someone that can challenge Smith for the first team shirt if we are in this division, if we go up we'll have tommy as backup to a better player
 
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