Did he offer Smith to the Smogs?He sidestepped the question, saying: "I don't know how we can transfer someone who has been out for six months".
Yes Joe ... but DID you offer him? Because Smith KNOWS he did!
Kinnear: "We've identified the players we want, and it's in Dennis Wise's hands.
"As for bids for our players, we haven't heard from anybody.
"It's been non-stop and the latest rumours focus on Joey Barton and Alan Smith.
"I spoke to Alan Smith, and he's bitterly disappointed that his name's been bandied around for no reason at all.
"He's two weeks away from full fitness, and I don't know how we can transfer someone who has been out for six months.
"It's the same with Joey Barton. He's back in full training next week."