Jones respects Smith's decision

Dave Jones thought he had Manchester United striker Alan Smith in the bag before the player decided he was staying put at Old Trafford.

Jones respects Smith's decision

Dave Jones thought he had Manchester United striker Alan Smith in the bag before the player decided he was staying put at Old Trafford.

The Cardiff boss was hoping to complete a loan deal for the 25-year-old but Smith opted to put himself through a punishing training regime instead in a bid to regain full fitness.

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