Grame Smith Signs

[Turkey]

Club text.

Graeme even!

"Albion have completed the signing of 25-year-old former Motherwell goalkeeper Graeme Smith on a Bosman free transfer."

 

[Churchy]

really ?

 

[The Large One]

Is there anyone we won't nick from under Jim Gannon's nose?

 

[Da Man Clay]

Excellent. New number 1 I imagine. Seems a decent signing on paper.

 

[Pablo]

 

[strings]

Well, he clearly didn't sign because he liked the new goalie top:

http://www.seagulls.co.uk/page/Latest/0,,10433~1709258,00.html

Goalkeeper signs!

Albion boss Russell Slade has made his fifth summer signing, completing the signing of former Motherwell goalkeeper Graeme Smith on a Bosman free transfer.

The 26-year-old Edinburgh-born stopper joins Albion on a two-year deal, having spent the last four years at Fir Park, where he made just short of 150 appearances for the Steelmen.

Smith linked up with the squad today, and Slade said, "Graeme comes with a good pedigree. He has been regular first choice for Motherwell in the SPL over the past two seasons, and featured in their Uefa Cup campaign last season.

"He has represented Scotland at B level and certainly has a good presence at over six foot tall. Alongside Michel Kuipers we now have ample experience in the goalkeeping department for the new season."

Slade also revealed the part chief scout Barry Lloyd played in capturing Smith. "He comes with a strong recommendation from Barry, who has been tracking Graeme for several months now, having watched him on a number of ocassions last season."

Standing 6ft 1ins tall, Smith was called up for Scotland squad on two occasions, but is yet to win an international cap. However, he played Scottish B international side in the 1-1 draw against the Republic of Ireland in November 2007.

 

[Silent Bob]

Squad is really starting to take shape now.

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

So thats the defence & midfield sorted in he main.

Just need a striker now, if Murray stays we may not even need that.

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

Brilliant news!

It's all coming together nicely.

And all the players coming in are at ages where they still have alot of potential improvement in their game.

Up the Albion!!

 

[severnside gull]

Reported salary £2k per week

Their fans suggest he is a good shot stopper but does not command his penalty area and not good on crosses.

Godden will have his work cut out on two counts then!!

 

[Da Man Clay]

So thats the defence & midfield sorted in he main.

Just need a striker now, if Murray stays we may not even need that.

Still think we're short another winger plus another striker regardless whether Murray stays or goes IMO.

Almost there though, nice to have the squad nearly sorted by the 1st of July!

 

[Caveman]

Well done again Mr Slade!!! ....oh and Mr Lloyd.

 

[readingstockport]

I bloody well have not. Thank you very much.

Signed
Graham Smith
aka Readingstockport

 

[Taybha]

He must hate us lots n lots

 

[Tony Meolas Loan Spell]

Still think we're short another winger plus another striker regardless whether Murray stays or goes IMO.

Almost there though, nice to have the squad nearly sorted by the 1st of July!

Yep but thats why I said in the main.

If all else fails there is Virgo on the wing anyway...

 

[Notters]

I bloody well have not. Thank you very much.

Signed
Graham Smith
aka Readingstockport

Welcome aboard

 

[Psychobilly freakout]

Is this the Premiership player we heard about all be it Scottish !!

Good signing Mr Slade, nice to see a fresh faced young man, with a modern haircut...

 

[Tyrone Biggums]

He looks so young.

Sure that's not a ball boy holding up a jersey?

 

[acrossthepond]

Shall we open a book on how long it is before FDM slaps in a transfer request?

 

[JJ McClure]

Max: "Don't forget young Gray-e-me Lagrooy ..."

Bill: "His names Graeme Max ya dickhead"

Max: "Well all his team mates have long and complicated names, seems a pity for this young fella to miss out, reckon I'll just go on calling him Gray-e-me"