Nottingham Post published Alan Smith will keep pushing Liam Noble for a place in midfield...

Alan Smith has been confined to a spectator role so far this season. But do not for one minute think that means he is winding down.The Notts County midfielder plays as big a role on the sidelines as he does whenever he patrols the pitch. Only last week, Liam Noble thanked Smith for making him a better player, and boss Ricardo Moniz has paid tribute to the 34-year-old's leadership skills.Smith admits he enjoys playing his part in helping to develop the Magpies' next generation.But crossing the...