QPR fans on Twitter hail Smyth

QPR fans on Twitter have been hailing a new hero after Paul Smyth’s debut goal earned victory over Cardiff.

The 20-year-old, a summer signing from Linfield, marked his breakthrough into the first team with a 72nd-minute strike.

And Rangers supporters were very excited by the Northern Irishman’s potential…

Well wasn’t Smyth an absolute breath of fresh air. Lively, nippy, constantly looking to be positive and beat a man. Proper little livewire. Must play #qpr

— Oliver George (@OliverGeorge84) January 1, 2018

Paul smyth looks like being a great signing. Young, athletic, determined and bags the winner on his debut… giving youth a chance is always a step in the right direction #QPRvCAR #QPR

— Jonsel (@KarateKidJSG) January 1, 2018

To the fans that doubted the young Paul smyth hope you’re eating you’re words right now #ccfc #QPR

— Chris Davis (@chrisdavisqpr85) January 1, 2018

Paul Smyth’s pace today scared the life out of Cardiff, also really impressed with his decision making #qpr

— Dean Spencer (@Spenno1) January 1, 2018

Paul Smyth. What a debut. #QPR

— Jack Supple (@JTSupple) January 1, 2018

A debut goal from a youngster and a great performance from him too. Can’t remember when that last happen #Smyth #QPR

— Chris Hermitage (@ChrisHermitage) January 1, 2018

Have to give credit to Holloway for starting Smyth today, big gamble paid off for him & imo kept him in the job!! #QPR

— Ross Winter (@RosswerQPR) January 1, 2018

However, some fans remained cautious about piling too much expectation on the youngster…

#QPR The lad Smyth done well but he’s young and can’t carry a team pic.twitter.com/UYeNuMMp6h

— mark in kings dyke (@KingsdykeMark) January 1, 2018

I hope we all realise that Smyth can’t and be expected to start and play every game. #QPR

— Darren Truswell (@DarrenTruswell) January 1, 2018

Praying that the QPR media team just let P Smyth just get on with his football, and don’t spend the next week hyping him to within an inch of his life. We heap for my pressure on the smallest success story, and when they don’t deliver instantly they are usually cast out.

— Neil Barnes (@note_below) January 1, 2018