What did Sir Alex Ferguson make of Chris Smalling's display against Aston Villa?

31 January 2010 20:28
Welcome to the big time,Chris Smalling. [LNB]The Fulham centre half was watched byhis soon-to-be new bossSir Alex Ferguson on Saturday and there was a glimmer of why the Scot had beaten Arsenal to the young defender's signature. [LNB]The 20-year-old was cool, calm and assured on the ball - his distribution was largely flawless. [LNB] Man of the moment: Chris Smalling[LNB]It's a shame his defending was not in the same class after Gabriel Agbonlahor gave him a Premier League lesson. [LNB]Smalling last week signed a £10million deal to move to Manchester United at the end of the season. [LNB] Meeting of minds: Ferguson (right) chats with Franco Baldini [LNB]But Ferguson will not have been impressed to see the 6ft 3in defender beaten in the air by the striker for Villa's opener, despite being four inches taller than Agbonlahor.[LNB] Chris who? Non-league to Under 21s, Smalling is making a name for himselfFulham 0 Aston Villa 2: Martin O'Neill plays down Champions League hopes despite Craven Cottage strollManchester United's £10m boy Chris Smalling was snubbed by ChelseaWenger has £30m to spend at Arsenal... and his title rivals can't splash out[LNB] 

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