Alan Smith has suffered another serious injury. Photograph: Tony O’Brien/Action Images
Newcastle’s crisis-stricken season has taken another turn for the worse following the news that midfielder Alan Smith could be out of action for up to three months.
While the off-field problems rumble on in the fall-out from Kevin Keegan’s resignation as manager, supporter unrest and owner [...]

Graeme Smith is undergoing treatment but admits his back is causing him pain. Photograph: Tom Shaw/Getty Images
Graeme Smith could face a late fitness test before facing England at Edgbaston tomorrow. The South Africa captain revealed he is suffering from a back injury sustained during his side’s three-day game against Bangladesh A at Worcester [...]