Smith Honoured to Skipper All Whites Thu 24th May 2012 07:46 Blues defender Tommy Smith said it was an “unbelievable honour” to captain New Zealand for the first time as he led his side to a 2-2 friendly draw with El Salvador in Houston overnight. The 22-year-old took the armband in the absence of regular skipper Ryan Nelsen and could soon be named the Tottenham man’s vice-captain and likely successor. |
Smith Captains the All Whites Thu 24th May 2012 01:02 Town defender Tommy Smith has been confirmed as captain of New Zealand for their two friendlies in the US. The All Whites are in action against El Salvador in Houston overnight and against Honduras in Dallas on Sunday. Coach Ricki Herbert had been expected to name a more experienced player as regular skipper Ryan Nelsen’s replacement for the two US-based games. |
Smith Could Be Named New Zealand Vice-Captain Wed 23rd May 2012 20:08 Town centre-half Tommy Smith could be named New Zealand’s vice-captain and be in line to ultimately succeed current skipper Ryan Nelsen. With Tottenham’s Nelsen, 34, missing next week’s Oceania Nations Cup games, which double as World Cup qualifiers, with an ankle injury, Smith could captain his side at the tournament. |
Smith Confident New Zealand Can Take the Heat Fri 18th May 2012 09:59 Defender Tommy Smith says his New Zealand side ought to progress from next month’s World Cup first stage qualifying games being played in the Solomon Islands, despite the heat. |
Smith in New Zealand Squad Tue 15th May 2012 00:26 Town defender Tommy Smith has been named in the New Zealand squad for internationals later this month and in June. The 22-year-old has previously won nine full caps for the nation where he lived between the ages of eight and 16. |
Important for Smith to Rest During Busy International Summer Tue 08th May 2012 15:12 Boss Paul Jewell says it’s important that defender Tommy Smith gets rest during what will be a busy summer of international action for the 22-year-old. Smith will be away with the New Zealand senior squad for friendlies and World Cup qualifiers, then with the U23 side for the Olympics in London. |
Smith Looking Forward to Olympics Fri 16th Mar 2012 14:31 Tommy Smith hopes to be competing in the Olympic Games in London, although he will be unable to help New Zealand qualify in the coming days. |
Naked Podcast Now Online Thu 05th Jan 2012 21:54 You can now hear this week's The Naked Football Show on ICR FM's Listen Again facility, on an MP3 and on iTunes. Hosts Graham Blackburn and Joe Ward are joined by Ray Slegg, Matt Keane and George Solomon to be frustrated about Town’s continuing struggles. |
Naked Football Show Tonight on ICR Wed 04th Jan 2012 10:54 This evening's The Naked Football Show (ICR FM 6pm) sees hosts Graham Blackburn and Joe Ward joined by Ray Slegg, Matt Keane and George Solomon to be frustrated about Town’s continuing struggles. |
Naked Podcast Now Online Thu 15th Dec 2011 11:29 You can now hear this week's The Naked Football Show on ICR FM's Listen Again facility, on an MP3 and on iTunes (both at new locations due to circumstances beyond the show’s control). Hosts Graham Blackburn and Joe Ward are joined by George Solomon and Ian McIntyre to discuss Town's somewhat dramatic return to winning ways at Barnsley. |