Smith Played Against St Mirren

Last updated : 10 August 2010 By Footy Mad - Editor

Alan Smith played a part, as he tries to make it into the starting line-up for the Premiership game next Monday against Manchester United.

Smith had previously sat out the trip to Spain to play Deportivo La Coruna and also missed the defeat at Ibrox on Saturday because of an ankle injury.

Chris Hughton: “Injury-wise, Alan is fine and he was only left out of the Rangers game as a precaution.

“He missed two days of training last week because of a very minor ankle knock.

“And we didn’t see any point in putting him at risk.

“He played earlier this morning in a behind-closed-doors friendly for the reserves.

“Alan’s fine and he’s in good spirits.”