Where is Alan Smith?
Posted on August 9th, 2010 | 51 Comments |
Now if there is a logical reason for it then fair enough, but I am pretty sure I haven’t read anywhere that Smith has an injury, or if he is the subject of a transfer bid or anything like that.
Well that is a slight lie, I have heard about him leaving us, but only through those dodgy rumour websites that I’m almost certain have yet to get something right.
Regardless of that though, Alan Smith does appear to have gone missing, and with a lack of justification behind his absence, tongues will no doubt start wagging.
This all started on Tuesday at Deportivo. Chris Hughton said before the lads flew out that he had no new injury concerns for the match, yet Smith didn’t feature, not even from the bench, which is strange considering the match was supposed to be about fitness.
Then there was the Rangers match, where there was again no sign of him, which means he now probably won’t play against Manchester United. I am surprised that he wasn’t at least given a run out, given that he is likely to be our vice-captain, or captain even, but then again we were chasing the game I suppose, so why would bring a defensive midfielder on?
Personally, I’m not that fussed if Smith gets in the team or not as I’m not convinced that he can play top flight football anymore, not in defensive midfield anyway, but I do like to know where players are and what is up with them.
Now if I have missed anything and he has been spotted with the squad then please feel free to tell me, but I have also noticed a few other people saying the same thing over the weekend. Secret injury? Transfer dealings? Who knows? I’m not going to speculate on that, but I would like to know if there is anything wrong with him.
Smudger, show your face!
Think he shud be sold he has probably already been told hee ain’t gonna play much