Manchester United have confirmed that Alan Smith has suffered a broken leg, as well as a dislocated ankle, in an injury that Sir Alex Ferguson has described as one of the worst he has seen in football. The England international came on as a substitute in the 1-0 FA Cup defeat at the hands of Liverpool, but was stretchered off with full time approaching after blocking a free kick from John Arne Riise. Smith appeared to fall heavily on his left ankle and the incident caused considerable concern amongst the United players as he lay stricken on the ground. Seven minutes of injury time were added at Anfield, and it has now been confirmed that Smith has gone to hospital after suffering the nasty break. Red Devils boss Ferguson has gone as far as to suggest that Smith's problem is one of the worst he has seen in over 30 years of management, and puts the former Leeds man's potential participation in the rest of the season, as well as the World Cup finals, in extreme doubt. "He has broken his leg and dislocated the ankle joint," Ferguson told MUTV. "It is a bad one. He has gone to hospital, it looks very long term - it is one of the worst I have seen. I am sure he will be back."
I know hes played for the White and Red scum but I'm very fond of Alan Smith and his unfeasibly red lips
RE: I know hes played for the White and Red scum but If that's another term for shaggable,then I agree
Well in terms of his England status.. I'd have been disgusted if he'd been in the England squad. He's not close to good enough for that.
RE: I know hes played for the White and Red scum but No it int actually. Just think he's one of the games workhorses and a bit of a personality
I'd call him... A bit of an overrated, mouthy t*sser. Just my opinion, like. But there are far more holding midfielders worthy of an England squad place than him. Carrick as a particular example.
Horrific. And why couldn't Motty and Lawrenson see what had happened despite several replays. "It's hit his right leg with so much power..." suggested Motty while the physio was busy strapping up his left. Retire John. Please. You're becoming an embarrassment.
