It took me by surprise when Eddie Howe said that Adam Smith has often played in training in the left-back position. He has certainly played very well there in the last couple of Premier League games, even if it is not his natural position. The manager now has a big decision to make when Daniels and Rico look to get back into the team. If Adam Smith moves back to right-back, then he'll push Simon Francis back out of the team. That may be what Eddie does, but I don't think any of us would expect Adam Smith to be moved to the bench.
That's my thinking anyway. Adam Smith has elevated himself not only to be the best right-back but a player that the manager is always trying to ensure that he is involved. Adam doesn't get the credit he deserves. He is a quiet player on the pitch and simply does his job. He does it so well that he can go unnoticed. He nicks the ball, here and there, off the opposition, starts attacks and can even go on solo runs and hit a cracking shot himself.
No player is undroppable but Adam Smith comes pretty close to it. When he did have to miss a game, after the Everton red card he was given, it did appear to me immediately that AFCB would have been better with him playing. Bournemouth won that next game against Milton Keynes, and didn't miss him so much. Yet, look at the other fixtures in the league and Adam is ever present. It's because he is a consistent performer in my opinion. He might not be 10 out of 10 every week, but it's rare that he'll drop below a seven.
He doesn't make mistakes often and that has helped settle the defence down. He doesn't take too many risks, and he's done really well to be more dependable than several other players. Some may say Charlie Daniels is the best full-back at the club and others will say it will be Diego Rico or Simon Francis, but I believe Adam Smith has had three amazing years in the Premier League and he has set the bar even higher this season.
All change!
TV scheduling moves four of Bournemouth's games - Fixture changes for AFCB.
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| Adam Smith has to be AFCB most versatile player. |
No player is undroppable but Adam Smith comes pretty close to it. When he did have to miss a game, after the Everton red card he was given, it did appear to me immediately that AFCB would have been better with him playing. Bournemouth won that next game against Milton Keynes, and didn't miss him so much. Yet, look at the other fixtures in the league and Adam is ever present. It's because he is a consistent performer in my opinion. He might not be 10 out of 10 every week, but it's rare that he'll drop below a seven.
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All change!
TV scheduling moves four of Bournemouth's games - Fixture changes for AFCB.
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