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Sorry fella...saying a player isn't up to Conference standard IS "knocking the guy". I made some constructive comments as to why Smithy may not have developed as fast as he might have. Did you read them and, if so, what may be your own views re the same. You rightly point out that the manager thinks he can contribute at Conference level or he wouldn't have signed him. Well sign an experienced centre half, shove Smithy in next to him and let's all see the result! We're all entitled to our opinions and mine is that Smithy is good enough to play for us in the Conference NOW but will get even better if his development is handled well!