He came here with people saying he can kick and pass to a decent level but that his defence and running game needed work. So far he's shown that he can indeed kick and pass but he's also been dynamic in his running game and has defended with real steel.

He seems a perfect fit so far.

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bump.

sorry if this derails the thread but it looked as if every one had there say, and instead of opening a new thread thought it may be best to say on here.

well after just looking back and reading some of the guff saints fans have said, such as its a sad day when hes the only stand off worth chasing and that they didn't make an offer for him (Redvee).

so here is my question of what we have seen so far would you swap him for any of the saints halves? jonny Lomax, lee gaskell, pants or gary wheeler?

Smith is 25 and a seasoned pro yet the 3 halves mentioned are 20-22 and still developing, from what I've seen I think Lee Gaskell and Gary Wheeler have more talent and ability than Smith but at present standard of play I'd take Matty he is a mature play maker forged through greater first team experience. I must say I really do rate Matty Smith and I feel he has a big future at Wigan but I just think Lee Gaskell and Gary Wheeler have potential to be better players but they aren't there yet.

Lomax I'm convinced is out of position at halfback and if he isn't he simply must have an organising halfback alongside him.

Gaskell is a good player but he's a few years behind Smith in his development. Infact he won't develop full stop unless he starts to get some games.

Wheeler has gone off the rails totally. He looked a real talent a few seasons back but now looks an overweight has been at the age of 23ish. He is one player I believe Nathan Brown will turn round though.

As for Hohiha what can we say? He's been truely awful. He like Lomax is probably out of position but still you'd expect more.

To sum up Smith will do very nicely.

Smith all day long!