Leeds Game: Robson Speaks of Smith

By Matthew Jones
August 18 2003

Toon target Alan Smith yesterday impressed Sir Bobby Robson, and also netted a goal. Sir Bobby is believed to be willing to pay £12M for the Leeds United striker, and was pleased with his performance yesterday at Elland Road.

Alan Smith, who is believed to be a £12M target for Newcastle United, yesterday impressed Magpies' manager Sir Bobby Robson in yesterday's 2-2 draw at Elland Road.

Smith bagged a goal for Leeds, and Robson said: "Smith and his strike partner Mark Viduka were a real handful for us.

"They were mean and took their goals very well - even though our mistakes contributed to them scoring."

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