Rumour - Reece Smith

[morganb]

Reading FC are keen on raiding fellow Berkshire side Maidenhead United for 22 year old winger/attacking midfielder Reece Smith on a free transfer this summer:

https://footballleagueworld.co.uk/exclu ... ece-smith/

The 22-year-old, who mainly operates from the left wing but also features in a central attacking midfield role, has been one of the Magpies' shining lights this season, registering six goals and five assists in all competitions

[Armadillo Roadkill]

I've seen him play a few times this season. Whilst he's one of the two or three that stand out for the Magpies, they are (regrettably) a poor team, and I'm not sure he'd make the step up.

[tidus_mi2]

I've seen him play a few times this season. Whilst he's one of the two or three that stand out for the Magpies, they are (regrettably) a poor team, and I'm not sure he'd make the step up.

Low risk, potentially high reward I suppose.

[Lighthouse]

I’ve seen him a few times. He’s a class player at that level and he really stands out in a poor Maidenhead side. He’s had a quiet season this year owing to injury and the opposition targeting him. He can play at a higher level than NL and may flourish better in a less direct style of play.

[72 bus]

Highlight reel

https://www.google.com/search?q=Reece+S ... _lNpk,st:0

[From Despair To Where?]

Highlight reel

https://www.google.com/search?q=Reece+S ... _lNpk,st:0

You've posted a link to your own highlight reel by mistake, m8.

[Crowbar6753]

Watched their game today against Rochdale 1-1 and Reece Smith is clearly one of their better players and played wide left and always looked to take on his player and to be honest most times he beat the defender only to let himself down by a poor pass or cross.
Saying all that both Maidenhead and Rochdale were pretty poor and the standard for football is clearly way below Readings standard. There was a decent crowd of around 2300 for the game.

If the player came on a free i would have no problem taking a punt on him, literally low risk and with our training facilities and coaching staff you never know.

[Snowflake Royal]

I think I'd rather have a player with raw skill and decent decision making than skill and no decision making.

But it would be low risk, and we won't exist for it to happen anyway.

[Stranded]

He'll rip up the Combined Counties League that's for sure.

[Orion1871]

He'll rip up the Combined Counties League that's for sure.

"AFC Reading 2025 are obviously a massive club and I can't wait to get down Scours Lane and show the man and his dog what I can do"

[Royal_jimmy]

Could be a good squad player/option from the bench. Wouldn't cost much in wages either.

He does play for a part time team however. Could he step up to playing full time.

[Crusader Royal]

Could be a good squad player/option from the bench. Wouldn't cost much in wages either.

He does play for a part time team however. Could he step up to playing full time.

Even part time teams play the full 90 minutes though. It’s not like Maidenhead only play half an hour each way….

[Sutekh]

Could be a good squad player/option from the bench. Wouldn't cost much in wages either.

He does play for a part time team however. Could he step up to playing full time.

Even part time teams play the full 90 minutes though. It’s not like Maidenhead only play half an hour each way….

Some would dispute that given their league position this season.

[Millsy]

I think I'd rather have a player with raw skill and decent decision making than Ejaria.

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