Praise For Smith
By Aston
August 11 2008
Town Legend Kevin Beattie has praised Town younger Tommy Smith following his Town debut against Preston on Saturday.
Beattie is quoted as saying: "Tommy was excellent I made him my man of the match.
"He looks comfortable on ball, is good in the air and he can only get better. At just 18 he looks a great prospect.
"Tommy is ready for the Championship. He has Gareth McAuley alongside him to help and even though they got beat Tommy could not have asked for a better debut.
"He is not quite 'The Beat', yet but he is quicker than the old Tommy Smith.
"He needs to work on his awareness as he was caught out a little at times but that will come
"His confidence will grow and he might look for better passes out of defence but he showed some good things.
"He had a shot and went on a little run as the age wore on and he felt more confident."
Source: Green Un
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