Newcastle's Smith Linked
Monday, 2nd Jan 2012 23:03

Town have been linked with a move for Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith. The 31-year-old former striker, who was recently mentioned in connection with a return to his hometown club Leeds, could be released by the Magpies in the next few days having made only two appearances this season.

A holding midfielder in the mould of ex-Manchester United and England man Smith has been on Paul Jewell’s wish list since the summer.

Jewell has previously said he’ll be targeting “young, hungry” players in January but the Blues boss could well be interested in someone of Smith’s pedigree, although his likely wage demands would appear to be challenging to any Championship club.

The 5ft 10in tall Yorkshireman could have his Newcastle contract cancelled by mutual consent due to his lack of involvement to allow him to find a new club in January, although manager Alan Pardew may choose to hang on to the 19-times capped England international until he has added to his squad.

Smith joined Newcastle from Manchester United in August 2007 for £6 million, having signed for the Red Devils for £7 million from Leeds in May 2004.

Meanwhile, former Blues boss Jim Magilton is reported to have been approached by Derry City regarding the managerial vacancy at the League of Ireland club.

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faith added 23:16 - Jan 2 not another over the hill injury prone has been
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AYACCA added 23:16 - Jan 2 Past it, injury prone, high wage earner... PJ's onto a winner here!
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BlueMaverick added 23:17 - Jan 2 Is PJ deliberately trying to take us down... What happened to 'Young, Hungry players'?????
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piersmorganisatool added 23:18 - Jan 2 no, no, no, no, no, no, for the love of god, he's another player past his sell buy date, i hope this is utter bollox, we need really need some joined up thinking from now on.
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KenDubZ added 23:18 - Jan 2 PJ will sign him his over 30
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Marshalls_Mullet added 23:19 - Jan 2 No thanks. Was only ever any good as a striker, before the ankle injury finished him. I would suggest it is speculation based on the fact that we have rooms available at the retirement home.
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Notts_tractor added 23:20 - Jan 2 Here we go again, another has-been. Jewell recently said he was looking to sign younger players here for the longer haul. That's not Alan Smith.
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jert16 added 23:23 - Jan 2 ffs.. if this is true then what a joke.. you would have thought he would have learnt his lesson
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martleshamitfc added 23:24 - Jan 2 OMG surely this is some kind of joke - a very bad one!
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RetroBlue added 23:24 - Jan 2 Well I hope to god this is eitjer agent speak or a smoke screen by jewel. If we comtinue as we are at present we will be a League one side next season! l
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RetroBlue added 23:25 - Jan 2 Well I hope to god this is eitjer agent speak or a smoke screen by jewel. If we comtinue as we are at present we will be a League one side next season! l
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martleshamitfc added 23:26 - Jan 2 Just watched Norwich win again on MOTD and wonder if we will ever appear on that programme again? It is going to be a very long time at this rate.
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icetruckiller added 23:28 - Jan 2 Top move PJ. Do you know of any players under 30? fcuk off now before you destroy ITFC
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bigfish added 23:41 - Jan 2 Fits itfc profile well 1. are they a has been - yes 2 - are they good enough to get in their own side - no
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MattinLondon added 23:43 - Jan 2 I thought that Sussex was where old people retired to....obviously its now ITFC. I've always defended PJ especially when Jas0999 had criticised him but now Im not so sure. But with Clown Master Clegg in control, if we do appoint a great manager then it would of been by accident rather than by sound judgement. Clown Master Clegg please go
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confoosed_dot_com added 23:45 - Jan 2 Just paper talk, but if it is not then I am sorely worried. @bigfish - haha!
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TractorBoy666 added 23:45 - Jan 2 Wow... Jewell do us all a favor and strengthen the defense first. But yet again he is looking for players over 30? At this rate we will have no young players left.
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GTRKing added 23:46 - Jan 2 To old need young players but 1 old player will do this might be replacement for andrews we will see.
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MattinLondon added 23:54 - Jan 2 I thought that Sussex was where old people retired to....obviously its now ITFC. I've always defended PJ especially when Jas0999 had criticised him but now Im not so sure. But with Clown Master Clegg in control, if we do appoint a great manager then it would of been by accident rather than by sound judgement. Clown Master Clegg please go
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TownOnTheUp added 00:07 - Jan 3 Good lord, a decent player maybe, but also old, injury prone and would hardly revitalise a floundering squad. He's the kind of player you'd want as that experienced battler in a team of relative youth, i.e not what we want.
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IvorFeeling added 00:12 - Jan 3 Beginning to suspect PJ was born up the A140 instead of in the land of scouse as advertised. Old, wannabe has beens wanted. We'll pay over the odds, give you no coaching, expect no effort and we'll even through in a Sun Life over 50 retirement plan for free. FFS
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algarvefan added 00:21 - Jan 3

OMG I just cannot believe I am reading this, a good player in his day, only trouble is that was long ago.
What happened to building for the future, I was a big fan of PJ's appointment after the Keane era, but I have to say the man's decision making, if this is true, is turning us into a not very funny version of Dad's Army!!
I love Town and I love football, just wish the people associated with this club did!!!

IvorFeeling added 00:21 - Jan 3

On a lighter note Phil your advertising s apt and it works. I've just asked Ultralase to temporarily damage my eyes and insert Rose tinted lenses, I also have rung claims direct and they are representing me in a shocking case of mis selling. They have asked me to put the word out to season ticket holders and anyone who has been within 300 yards of entering PR this season.