Yet again it has been widely speculated that our once golden boy-come hero is wanted by Wisey [Dennis Wise] to help save Leeds United from the drop. Although maybe a little too late, let's hope it comes off. However, I can imagine some of the boo boys will be singing "we dont want that s**m back here!" But what short memories we have. Only a couple of seasons ago we were chanting his name, as if he was a god.

We all know which team Smithy went to play for and, yes, I can't stand that team that play in red as much as the next man. But how many of us wouldn't have done exactly the same thing if we'd been in the same boat as him?  It's well known how short a career players have, so who in his right mind would turn down the chance of winning medals, trophies and playing for his country?

So who thinks that our former hero would  have won anything playing in the Championship? Admittedly, he could have stayed for just one season, but how many of us know the real reason he left? Was he pushed out of the door for a financial gain? We have to agree; we sure as hell needed the money. At least he forfeited a large amount of money that was due to him as part of his transfer. How many players would do that, if they didn't love the club?

'At least he forfeited a large amount of money that was due to him as part of his transfer. How many players would do that, if they didn't love the club?'


So would all the fans who say we don't want him back rather be playing Division One football next season? Or would they cheer him if he does choose to return and starts banging in the goals that maybe, just maybe, stop us being another Nottingham Forest?

I, for one, would love to see Smithy wearing the white of Leeds United again, because red just doesn't suit him. And because he is a very good player - and we need all the help we can get at the moment.

If you are a Leeds fan, will you welcome the idea of Alan Smith coming back to Elland Road? Let Sportingo have your views.