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League One - Robinson slams Smith attackers

MK Dons boss Karl Robinson has branded Huddersfield fans who attacked Alan Smith "embarrassing".

The unsavoury scenes unfolded following the Dons' 2-1 victory at the Galpharm on Tuesday, which was still not enough to prevent the hosts progressing to the League One play-off final with a 3-2 aggregate advantage.

Smith had scored a late consolation goal but was soon swept up in a pitch invasion and had to be rescued by police after being attacked by fans.

Robinson was quick to point out it was a minority who turned violent, but was nonetheless shocked at the treatment Smith, a former Leeds player, received.

"It was embarrassing," said Robinson. "The Huddersfield fans were magnificent and had this place rocking but it's one or two muppets, that's all it is. He got spat at, kicked and punched.

"Smithy was fine. He's used to that sort of atmosphere but I don't think he's used to being attacked. That's not acceptable to me.

"He's fine, but you get worse than that. I've been brought up in Liverpool!"

http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/16052012/58/league-robinson-slams-smith-attackers.html

Hardly one of the country's foremost practitioners of the beautiful game, but this is a bit much. Maybe they were just stunned he had actually scored! Still, we'll be shot of him this summer...

Newcastle 1 Leicester 0

And Alan Smith was actually very good. Man of the Match along with our redoubtable Spanish left back, imho.

EVENING CHRONICLE SCOOP!

Alan Smith laying down law to team-mates

By Lee Ryder on Jul 30, 09 02:08 PM
ALAN SMITH has insisted that a dip in performance will not be tolerated from any player at St James's Park.

And that includes Newcastle United's wantaway stars, with at least three big names heading for the exits.

Obafemi Martins is in talks with Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg, while Sebastien Bassong and Habib Beye hope to secure moves to top-flight clubs in time for the Premier League's big kick-off on August 15.

Smith, who captained United against his old side Leeds last night, is understood to have read the riot act after the 6-1 humiliation at Leyton Orient last weekend.

The Yorkshireman told the Chronicle in a straight-talking interview: "Some people have made it public that they want to go, while others have got their head down.

“That is entirely up to the individual.

“We won’t have a go at anybody if they want to go.

“But they must cross that white line and give 100% when they wear a Newcastle shirt.

“We won’t have any qualms if they walk away if they get a better offer elsewhere.

“Every player in the dressing room last night, whether they want to stay or go, gave 100% and we cannot have any complaints.”

From the Heaving Chronic http://www.newcastlebanter.co.uk/2009/07/alan-smith-laying-down-law-to.html#comments

The Chronic 'journalist' looked up and said, "Hang on, Alan, you old gobshite, remind me again why you feel you have the authority to say this... How many goals have you scored? You're thirtyish and you still confuse passion with running around like a headless chicken and kicking the shit out of the opponents... What exactly do you contribute to the team for your (alleged) £64,000 a week?"

And then I woke up.

Huddersfield Town 0 Newcastle United 1

No goals from Mr Versatility but Shola did miss a sitter so it's business as usual for our forever-up-and-coming forward following his surprisingly good performance and two goals against Darlington.

Darlington 2 Newcastle United 7

And Alan (Mr Versatility - copyright Alan Oliver of the Heaving Chronic) Smith still didn't score!