Tommy Smith testimonial - May 1977
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A yellow card for a knock-out punch on Keegan. Itâs a little bit harsh maybe, as he was tackled from behind with two feets by the same Keegan just before.. 
And Tommy Smithâs tackle before that, Jesus Christ⌠the ref blows a foul, heâs really harsh, that ref! 
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A bunch of soft boys in those days 
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"IF YOU WERENâT A FOOTBALLER, WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUâD BE?
A disappointed joiner"
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They sound like real responses from him. It would have been fun if they had asked him what he thinks his children would do when they grow up. I wonder if Match of the Day presenter and professional football coach would have been amongst them?
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George and Mildred?
Seriously?
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Probably still only three (or four) TV channels in those days. Still⌠no excuse really
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They are great responses. Succinctly show drive and focus alongside a strong family focus and down-to-earthness that are excellent ingredients for all top players - be it the 1970s or 2020s.
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He said the same thing about being a joiner on Stick to Football a few weeks back. It was where he thought his career was headed until he got his break at Celtic. He was an apprentice joiner at the time.
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He also said Rising Damp, and his favourite actor being (Liverpool born) Leonard Rossiter, so not all bad.
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not as good as Crouchysâ response to the same question.
A. A virgin 
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At least he didnât bite anyone!
I loved Suarez, and defended him to the hilt when he wore our jersey.
But yep, heâs a mad one.
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Same as mate. But after we played against him I realised that everyone else was right all along!
Will always love his time with us though! What a player. A bit like Ramos in the sense that heâs a bit of a cunt sometimes, but youâd rather have him with you than against you.
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