where was Smith?

GatsbyDyt · Post by **GatsbyDyt** » 30 Nov 2007, 22:08

I just watched the post match presentation of the 2nd ODI against the black caps and I was surprised to see Boucher speaking on behalf of SA. When he said that there were "many dissapointed boys" in the changing rooms I thought to myself, "Is Smith such a big girl that he cant speak to the press after a bad loss?".

I mean honestly what kind of captain is he if he cant even give a short interview
after getting his a$$ kicked.GROW UP SMITH!!

SurvivOrX · Post by **SurvivOrX** » 30 Nov 2007, 22:29

GatsbyDyt
Did Smith tune your mother or something? That's the only reason I can think of, to reassure myself that this thread is logical.

Unreasoned hatred: pointless.

Post by **Anakha56** » 30 Nov 2007, 23:09

my next question why is this in chill? Surely it should be in the Sport section?

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moved to Locker Room...

GatsbyDyt · Post by **GatsbyDyt** » 30 Nov 2007, 23:10

I just thought I might of missed sumthing like him getting injured. I wasnt following the game because i was studying.I thought maybe somebody could inform me as to why he wasnt there.

And no I dont hate Smith I just think refusing to do an interview is childish.

Edit: my net is messed so everything i click on is delayed so i end up in places i dont want to be. my bad for the wrong section. come 12pm everything will be normal again

Mystical_Titan · Post by **Mystical_Titan** » 01 Dec 2007, 20:29

Smith did sustain an injury, that is why Dale Steyn went onto the field. Smith was getting treatment, which is why he did not take the interview. Boucher was captain at that moment.

Please check your facts before blasting someone who you do not even know.

DarkRanger · Post by **DarkRanger** » 02 Dec 2007, 09:45

Do any of you actually think smith should be SA captain OR EVEN in the SA team

Post by **Stuart** » 02 Dec 2007, 10:33

DarkRanger wrote:Do any of you actually think smith should be SA captain OR EVEN in the SA team

Yes. I think he's done a good job as captain, and he has the potential to get a lot better. In terms of his batting form, I reckon he's just lazy most of the time he goes out early. This is the first series I've really seen him STRUGGLE for form.

GatsbyDyt · Post by **GatsbyDyt** » 02 Dec 2007, 10:44

DarkRanger wrote:Do any of you actually think smith should be SA captain OR EVEN in the SA team

Yes I do think he shouold be in the team, sure he's had bad form of late but everybody goes through that.

@Mystical_Titan: Thats kinda why I started this thread, I said I was studying so I didnt follow the whole game and I was wondering why he wasnt doing the interview.

doo_much · Post by **doo_much** » 02 Dec 2007, 10:57

GatsbyDyt wrote:
@Mystical_Titan: Thats kinda why I started this thread, I said I was studying so I didnt follow the whole game and I was wondering why he wasnt doing the interview.

Very mature answer!

Kudos!

I too was wondering what had happened to him so thanks for the thread.

Personally I don't like him much. He might be a brilliant captain (most of the team seem to think so), but his batting is too shaky too often.

And then there's the Minki thing....

DarkRanger · Post by **DarkRanger** » 02 Dec 2007, 11:06

I don't think he deserves to be captain as he can't control and influence the players to change the game at any given point. A captain needs to be able to do that.

Also, about Smith's batting. He can seldom give a solid performance two games in a row...

I just think he's overplayed and they need someone that is not that darn lazy.

GatsbyDyt · Post by **GatsbyDyt** » 02 Dec 2007, 11:12

True, Smith isnt xactly the worlds best captain (but a long way) but hes not the worlds worst either. Quite frankly I think Boucher would be better suited as the captain, I have a feeling he has a better grip on the game than Smith plus Boucher is usually the one throwing out advice to the bowlers anyway.

If you guys had to choose a captain who would it be?

DarkRanger · Post by **DarkRanger** » 02 Dec 2007, 11:19

Id pick boucher any day.

Post by **Stuart** » 02 Dec 2007, 17:43

GatsbyDyt wrote:If you guys had to choose a captain who would it be?

Graeme Smith.

DarkRanger · Post by **DarkRanger** » 02 Dec 2007, 18:00

schase wrote:
GatsbyDyt wrote:If you guys had to choose a captain who would it be?
Graeme Smith.

Vote Void, coz it's biased!

j/k