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BigT · 13-04-06, 11:06

on forth one website all the best gary thanks for your effort over the last few seasons
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**Sean** · 13-04-06, 11:08

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no new contract for gary smith

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**Sunshine on Leith** · 13-04-06, 11:10

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on forth one website all the best gary thanks for your effort over the last few seasons
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I heard it on talk 107. I would like to echo your sentiments but I believe it's the correct time for him to move on.

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BigT · 13-04-06, 11:14

now let,s hope we are going to sort the defence out once and for all it,s about time because for to long we have had to suffer some horrendous defending

Dublin_Hibee · 13-04-06, 11:24

Think it's the right move not to give him a new contract, but been a good servant over the last 6 years - thanks Gary and good luck

**Shearer** · 13-04-06, 11:48

Cheers Smudger
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Great service Mr Reliable
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**Vini1875** · 13-04-06, 12:14

Thanks Gary, all the best for the future.
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simon70 · 13-04-06, 12:18

I would have given him another year. What's the chances of Mowbray, as before, using the money saved in wages to bring in another s**t striker?

For a former defender, his proclivity for signing midfielders and strikers when we are crying out for defenders is, IMHO, the one big black mark on his tenure as Hibs boss.

doontheslope70 · 13-04-06, 12:26

Gary has done a sterling job for us and I wish him well in the future.

Now the real challenge lies ahead can we create a stronger squad with the resources available, if so TM could well be a magician as well as a Football Manager.

**Swoosh** · 13-04-06, 12:27

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I would have given him another year. What's the chances of Mowbray, as before, using the money saved in wages to bring in another s**t striker?

For a former defender, his proclivity for signing midfielders and strikers when we are crying out for defenders is, IMHO, the one big black mark on his tenure as Hibs boss.

Pretty sure they did offer him a one year contract? No?
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He wanted a 2 year contract which would have kept him at the club till he is 37.

Lets hope TM brings in another defender!

Who? Gary Smith!
Who? Gary Smith!
Who? Gary Smith!

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simon70 · 13-04-06, 12:31

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Pretty sure they did offer him a one year contract? No?
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He wanted a 2 year contract which would have kept him at the club till he is 37.

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Nope, according to the Evening News he was told by Mowbray that he wouldn't be offered a new contract.

Smith believes he can carry on playing for another two years, but it's pretty clear that Mowbray believes (wrongly IMHO) that Smith is surplus to requirements.

HibbyChar · 13-04-06, 12:33

good luck in the future Gary
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mr hibs fan · 13-04-06, 12:38

Worst decision Mowbray's made - Smith's been consistent and model professional for us. Think he could have a big part to play next year, though maybe not every week. So basically, we have to get an entire new defence.... better not include Varga!!!!

Another player to go to Gretna you think?

**hibadelic** · 13-04-06, 12:53

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Smith believes he can carry on playing for another two years, but it's pretty clear that Mowbray believes (wrongly IMHO) that Smith is surplus to requirements.

GS must be on pretty decent wages, for the same money we could no doubt get someone younger who can play almost every game.

Gary has probably been our most consistent player over the last few seasons, I'll miss him.

OxgangsHibby · 13-04-06, 12:55

aye best o luck gary smith , great six years mate .... thanx
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Colr · 13-04-06, 13:03

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on forth one website all the best gary thanks for your effort over the last few seasons
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but is he the worst in the defence - I don't think so.

I would give hi another year and get the other clowns sorted out first.

**GloryGlory** · 13-04-06, 13:04

I still think it would be worth keeping him around if even to just take a back seat and only be used when needed. Considering the lack of experience we have he could still be useful. But I wouldnt be surprised to see him snapped up by another SPL team. I think we are taking the word rebuilding to a new level next season.

sauzee-god04 · 13-04-06, 13:10

i would keep him another 2 years !!! gary smith has been brilliant for hibs if tony doesnt manage to get who he is going for who is going to play center half konde and hogg thats not good enough !!

**Tully** · 13-04-06, 13:13

great service to the club
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all the best gary
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steve3096 · 13-04-06, 13:13

yeah, what are we looking at? keeppers, almost an entire defense, some REAL strikers if deeks leaves and something that stops our midfielders from constantly being crocked while trying to strip out some of the sub par players we've got. That's a busy off season!

Smurf · 13-04-06, 13:37

Punting the solid and unspectacular but looking to extend the contract of the 'Nonchalant Clown'..

**HailHail** · 13-04-06, 14:12

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on forth one website all the best gary thanks for your effort over the last few seasons
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thank feck for that
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Bossie · 13-04-06, 14:18

Splendid!

**Thomson_19** · 13-04-06, 14:24

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Punting the solid and unspectacular but looking to extend the contract of the 'Nonchalant Clown'..

Exactly!

Smith has been fantastic (and I truely mean that) for us the past 2 seasons, calm, confident and a truely professional role-model for younger players.

I know for a fact I will be slated for this but I genuinely do think you can see that he played alongside Frank Sauzee for a good period and that has rubbed off on him, his tendency to not panic and just play the simple ball and get us out of trouble has been a pleasure to watch the past 2 seasons definetely.

A player/coach contract is the least Gary Smith deserves after his consistently brilliant performances under Tony Mowbray.

Good luck Gary, you will be missed.

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BigT Toddler Radge Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 103 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 3	Re: no new contract for gary smith now let,s hope we are going to sort the defence out once and for all it,s about time because for to long we have had to suffer some horrendous defending

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Dublin_Hibee Mental Radge Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Dublin Age: 34 Posts: 422 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 7	Re: no new contract for gary smith Think it's the right move not to give him a new contract, but been a good servant over the last 6 years - thanks Gary and good luck __________________ "Despite everything, the ancient fires still smoulder in Scotland. The odd spark may fly harmlessly away, but blow on the embers, kindle the right kind of flame, and those fires will spread throughout this land." Ronald MacDonald Douglas

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simon70 Adult Radge Join Date: May 2004 Location: Edinburgh Posts: 390 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 5	Re: no new contract for gary smith I would have given him another year. What's the chances of Mowbray, as before, using the money saved in wages to bring in another s**t striker? For a former defender, his proclivity for signing midfielders and strikers when we are crying out for defenders is, IMHO, the one big black mark on his tenure as Hibs boss.

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mr hibs fan Gravy Loving Northern Radge Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Sheffield Age: 27 Posts: 719 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 6	Re: no new contract for gary smith Worst decision Mowbray's made - Smith's been consistent and model professional for us. Think he could have a big part to play next year, though maybe not every week. So basically, we have to get an entire new defence.... better not include Varga!!!! Another player to go to Gretna you think?

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GloryGlory Radge Private Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Edinburgh Age: 21 Posts: 2,648 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Rep Power: 7	Re: no new contract for gary smith I still think it would be worth keeping him around if even to just take a back seat and only be used when needed. Considering the lack of experience we have he could still be useful. But I wouldnt be surprised to see him snapped up by another SPL team. I think we are taking the word rebuilding to a new level next season. __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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