Another good signing (if completed) and most of the jigsaw pieces are now there. However, his immediate impact may be limited as another player who has had a very limited pre-season and surely needs 4-6 matches under his belt to get unto speed.
It won't be long before Smith is a let out on loan and he must know the righting is on the wall.
We do though, have a need for speed and whilst PJ has acknowledged that he hasn't addressed it yet -a slick RM/RW would do the trick.
Would be interested to know our wage bill now per season as we must be up there with WH and Leicester - Phil any chance of a piece on this?
Interesting to note that in the PL there is a direct correlation with those paying the best wages finishing at the top. No surprise I suppose you say but also interesting is that there is a 90% fit in terms of the wage/league table positions.
http://www.talksport.co.uk/magazine/features/2011-06-10/premier-league-football- Know that the link is two years old by the sentiment remains the same and it is reasonable to believe the same logic will pan out in the other leagues.
Anyway, PJ is still going to need some time for all to bed in but I have a very good feeling about the season ahead.