CHARLIE SMYTH KICKED a game-winning field goal on Sunday night to see the New Orleans Saints edge NFC South rivals the Carolina Panthers.
The former Down footballer was on target with a 47-yard field goal with just six seconds left on the clock, with the Saints winning 20-17. Smyth had also kicked a 42-yard field goal during the game.
Charlie Smyth hits a 47-yd FG to give the #Saints a 20-17 lead!!!!
Last weekend Smyth slotted four of his five kicks on his second start as he helped his side to a shock 24-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A week previously, Smyth landed a 56-yard field goal in a 21-17 defeat to the Miami Dolphins on his NFL debut.
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Sunday’s win was Smyth’s first home regular-season game for the Saints.
“I suppose if 27 months or so ago, you told me I would be playing a game in the NFL, I probably would have laughed at you,” Smyth said.
“I never would have thought I’d have the chance of coming over here and playing sports, even in college or whatever, because I didn’t know what way the eligibility system worked. But, you know, just the way things panned out, it’s been really a dream scenario. And, you know, like, again, I’ve been such a fan of sport for so long, and always thought I could kind of do it.
“And, yeah, look, it was just awesome. I love it here, you know, this city has treated me really well, this organization, everybody you know, to even look at me in the first place when I had no football experience. I’m just so grateful to everybody in this organization that has helped me develop. Look, I think we’re going to reap the rewards from that now.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen (long-term), but look, I definitely never forget it anyway. So look, you know for me, I’m still on the practice squad, so I want to be part of this team. I want to play here and I love it here. It nearly feels like home here, obviously in America. I feel like I’ve got two homes, so it’s pretty cool. I’ll just do the thing and the rest will take care of itself.”
Saints head coach Kellen Moore added: “I did not bother him. I just stayed away from him. He was ready to go.
“This team has so much confidence in him. I think the juice and energy that provides –the guys have a lot of confidence when he goes out there. The guys are fired up for him. For him to make that kick and execute at that high of a level, the celebration in the locker room, you’ll see it with Charlie and the team. This team loves that guy, and it was awesome.”
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'Dream scenario' - Charlie Smyth kicks game-winner for Saints
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CHARLIE SMYTH KICKED a game-winning field goal on Sunday night to see the New Orleans Saints edge NFC South rivals the Carolina Panthers.
The former Down footballer was on target with a 47-yard field goal with just six seconds left on the clock, with the Saints winning 20-17. Smyth had also kicked a 42-yard field goal during the game.
Last weekend Smyth slotted four of his five kicks on his second start as he helped his side to a shock 24-20 victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. A week previously, Smyth landed a 56-yard field goal in a 21-17 defeat to the Miami Dolphins on his NFL debut.
Sunday’s win was Smyth’s first home regular-season game for the Saints.
“I suppose if 27 months or so ago, you told me I would be playing a game in the NFL, I probably would have laughed at you,” Smyth said.
“I never would have thought I’d have the chance of coming over here and playing sports, even in college or whatever, because I didn’t know what way the eligibility system worked. But, you know, just the way things panned out, it’s been really a dream scenario. And, you know, like, again, I’ve been such a fan of sport for so long, and always thought I could kind of do it.
“And, yeah, look, it was just awesome. I love it here, you know, this city has treated me really well, this organization, everybody you know, to even look at me in the first place when I had no football experience. I’m just so grateful to everybody in this organization that has helped me develop. Look, I think we’re going to reap the rewards from that now.
“I don’t know what’s going to happen (long-term), but look, I definitely never forget it anyway. So look, you know for me, I’m still on the practice squad, so I want to be part of this team. I want to play here and I love it here. It nearly feels like home here, obviously in America. I feel like I’ve got two homes, so it’s pretty cool. I’ll just do the thing and the rest will take care of itself.”
Saints head coach Kellen Moore added: “I did not bother him. I just stayed away from him. He was ready to go.
“This team has so much confidence in him. I think the juice and energy that provides –the guys have a lot of confidence when he goes out there. The guys are fired up for him. For him to make that kick and execute at that high of a level, the celebration in the locker room, you’ll see it with Charlie and the team. This team loves that guy, and it was awesome.”
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