Craig Mackail-Smith

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  1. Eaststand Lower

    Eaststand Lower Well-Known Member

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    Out of contract at Brighton been dogged with injuries recently but proven at this level.

    Worth a gamble?
     
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    Too much risk on injuries for the wages he'd demand.
     
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    How old is he now? 32/33? Seems to have been around an age. Clearly a quality player in his prime. But like poster above we've gone down the road of expensive older players past their best. I'd rather we keep going signing younger talent with sell on potential, lower wages, and accept for every Kane Hemmings we may get a few Conor Hourihanes, Josh Scowens or Sam Winnalls.
     
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    I think his playing style would fit into the 'philosophy' Johnson has outlined but it would be a big gamble with his injury record.
     
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    Would be a good signing if he could keep injury free but his record would make him a massive gamble.
     
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    He's 31
     
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