Smith A Target ... Again?

Last updated : 02 November 2005 By Footy Mad - Editor

The battle at Old Trafford goes on and Alan Shearer's old sparring partner, Roy Keane, tried to go public and slag off his team mates. However, his interview for the Man Utd TV channel was scratched before it hit air, but the comments did find their way to SKY TV.

He claims certain players are not up to scratch, and his future replacement - Alan Smith - was one of them.

Some say this is a power struggle and many behind the scenes want Keane as the new Man Utd manager when Alex Ferguson retires. But whatever happens, it looks as though the Red Devils could listen to offers for Smith, and that is sure to have Graeme Souness on the phone.

Souness has long been a fan of the ex-Leeds Utd striker, and he asked about the England international in the summer but was knocked back.