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| Saturday, April 21, 2007 |
| Sir Alex Praise Alan Smith |
 Alan Smith's come back from a horrific injury since 14 month ago has made a significant impact on Manchester United's strong treble challenge, according to manager Sir Alex Ferguson.
"He has been absolutely unbelievable," said Ferguson. "His form in the last three games has been outstanding.
"He has brought a freshness and an infectious enthusiasm which is spreading throughout the team."
Smith was a surprise inclusion in the Champions League quarter-final second-leg meeting with Roma on 10 April, the former Leeds striker took his chance by scoring in the 7-1 thrashing of the Italian giants,that's a great performance of Alan Smith.After that match.Smith then followed that up with good performances in the victories against Watford and Sheffield United as Ferguson's side maintained their treble pursuit. They remain top of the Premiership, are through to the FA Cup final against Chelsea, and will play AC Milan in the Champions League semi-finals.The Red Devil are top of the Premiership with a three-point lead over Chelsea, whom they meet in the FA Cup final, and will play AC Milan in the Champions League semi-finals.
"When you think of what he has been through, how he has handled it and the way he is approaching his football, he has been first class," said Ferguson.
"I cannot speak more highly of him than that."
Ferguson expects Smith to be fit for the Premiership game against Middlesbrough tonight. |
| posted by j4ckpot @ 6:22 AM |
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