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Jaded · 14th January 2020, 17.53:25

Not unexpected, but really sad news all the same.

Fingers crossed for him that the new chapter he’s starting will be a successful one.

moynkeepthefaith · 14th January 2020, 17.55:02

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Originally Posted by petered

Six minutes and seven posts before Mannys injury/retirement is somehow the fault of Wrexham Fc.
A new low reached. Incredible.

One post surely ?

Jaded · 14th January 2020, 17.55:12

Quote:

Originally Posted by petered

Six minutes and seven posts before Mannys injury/retirement is somehow the fault of Wrexham Fc.
A new low reached. Incredible.

At least FOG said something complimentary about him though; some people couldn’t even manage to do that!

howardrd · 14th January 2020, 17.58:13

Great player and I wish him well.
However, as a business decision, to keep him on the payroll for this long has to be questioned.
Sorry to be the one bringing this up but our club is in deep crap right now.
Sentiment is great if you can afford it. We could not and should have reatained a crocked player even if that argument extends to most of the current playing (and management) staff.

marathonplny · 14th January 2020, 18.00:59

Reliable, hard working , gave 150% and brought quality to the back four

Thanks and good luck Manny

moynkeepthefaith · 14th January 2020, 18.03:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by howardrd

Great player and I wish him well.
However, as a business decision, to keep him on the payroll for this long has to be questioned.
Sorry to be the one bringing this up but our club is in deep crap right now.
Sentiment is great if you can afford it. We could not and should have reatained a crocked player even if that argument extends to most of the current playing (and management) staff.

Ever heard of insurance?

Red Light · 14th January 2020, 18.07:47

So what happens next ?

Does a player who's career is cut short through injury insured ?
I was at Solihull and witnessed the incident and watched him being helped off the field - seems a long time ago - well it was - two August bank holiday's back - some are complaining about the club but they did give him a contract extension whilst injured and MS has been given a long opportunity to regain fitness.

We don't seem to have them now like we used to - but I can't help feeling if anyone should be helped with the proceeds of a testimonial then perhaps MS is a deserving case - however it used to be down to some criteria of being at the same club for x of time - but regardless he and his family should be helped somehow (perhaps the answer is there in my first paragraph reference insurance)

Now the peculiar bit - only the other during a post match interview made claim that MS would be back but when pressed wouldn't put a time limit on it.
Perhaps he was just being polite.

Whatever happens just wish Manny the best for the future - unbeatable in the air when faced with a high ball and a bigger forward than himself.

Percy Sugden · 14th January 2020, 18.09:52

Gutted for him. A really good player at this level, and possibly higher was it not for injury.

However, why did we offer him a contract extension when we did?

GiggityGiggityGiggityGoo · 14th January 2020, 18.19:21

Brilliant player for us, a shame he's had to retire. Hopefully he'll make the odd appearance to watch Wrexham in the future.

On the contract front, it was the right decision to give him a contract from a moral point of view. However, we as a fan base should have been told this.

14th January 2020, 17.53:25	#28-0 (permalink)
Jaded Taking coaching badges Joined: Dec 2004 Racecourse Spot: Real Name: Twitter: @	Re: Manny Smith retires Not unexpected, but really sad news all the same. Fingers crossed for him that the new chapter he’s starting will be a successful one.

14th January 2020, 17.58:13	#31-0 (permalink)
howardrd Club Captain Joined: Aug 2009 Racecourse Spot: Exec box Real Name: Howard Davies Twitter: @	Re: Manny Smith retires Great player and I wish him well. However, as a business decision, to keep him on the payroll for this long has to be questioned. Sorry to be the one bringing this up but our club is in deep crap right now. Sentiment is great if you can afford it. We could not and should have reatained a crocked player even if that argument extends to most of the current playing (and management) staff. __________________ Indecision may, or may not, be my problem.

14th January 2020, 18.00:59	#32-0 (permalink)
marathonplny Legend Joined: Jan 2008 Racecourse Spot: GUS Real Name: Keith Twitter: @	Re: Manny Smith retires Reliable, hard working , gave 150% and brought quality to the back four Thanks and good luck Manny

14th January 2020, 18.07:47	#34-0 (permalink)
Red Light Due a Testimonial Joined: Aug 2014 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Manny Smith retires So what happens next ? Does a player who's career is cut short through injury insured ? I was at Solihull and witnessed the incident and watched him being helped off the field - seems a long time ago - well it was - two August bank holiday's back - some are complaining about the club but they did give him a contract extension whilst injured and MS has been given a long opportunity to regain fitness. We don't seem to have them now like we used to - but I can't help feeling if anyone should be helped with the proceeds of a testimonial then perhaps MS is a deserving case - however it used to be down to some criteria of being at the same club for x of time - but regardless he and his family should be helped somehow (perhaps the answer is there in my first paragraph reference insurance) Now the peculiar bit - only the other during a post match interview made claim that MS would be back but when pressed wouldn't put a time limit on it. Perhaps he was just being polite. Whatever happens just wish Manny the best for the future - unbeatable in the air when faced with a high ball and a bigger forward than himself.

14th January 2020, 18.09:52	#35-0 (permalink)
Percy Sugden Legend Joined: Feb 2019 Racecourse Spot: Mold Road Real Name: Twitter: @PercySugdenWAFC	Re: Manny Smith retires Gutted for him. A really good player at this level, and possibly higher was it not for injury. However, why did we offer him a contract extension when we did?

14th January 2020, 18.19:21	#36-0 (permalink)
GiggityGiggityGiggityGoo Taking coaching badges Joined: Feb 2012 Racecourse Spot: none given Real Name: none given Twitter: @	Re: Manny Smith retires Brilliant player for us, a shame he's had to retire. Hopefully he'll make the odd appearance to watch Wrexham in the future. On the contract front, it was the right decision to give him a contract from a moral point of view. However, we as a fan base should have been told this.