Allardyce Wants Smith But The Toon To Pay Half His Wages!

Last updated : 16 July 2009 By Footy Mad - Editor
Allardyce would like to take the utility player to Ewood Park on a year-long loan from Newcastle United but will demand that the Tyneside club continue paying half of Smith's £60,000-a-week wages.

Allardyce signed Smith from Manchester United for £6m on a five-year contract two years ago.