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<blockquote data-quote="HamJan" data-source="post: 1070576" data-attributes="member: 85428"><p>Yes we have and he stood up to the test. However, if Farrell was still out of the equation, the media and the public would build Smith up to super hero status ready to kick him down if he doesn't perform to their expectations. The English media can be savage when it turns on a player and I reckon Eddie's being clever in shielding Smith in placing all media attention for the next couple of weeks on Farrell.</p><p></p><p>Your point about using Ford as a mentor, rather than Farrell, is a valid point, but Smith and Ford are out and out 10s whereas Farrell can play 10 / 12, thereby increasing the flexibility on the bench.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="HamJan, post: 1070576, member: 85428"] Yes we have and he stood up to the test. However, if Farrell was still out of the equation, the media and the public would build Smith up to super hero status ready to kick him down if he doesn't perform to their expectations. The English media can be savage when it turns on a player and I reckon Eddie's being clever in shielding Smith in placing all media attention for the next couple of weeks on Farrell. Your point about using Ford as a mentor, rather than Farrell, is a valid point, but Smith and Ford are out and out 10s whereas Farrell can play 10 / 12, thereby increasing the flexibility on the bench. [/QUOTE]
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