ALAN SMITH was rushed to hospital on Saturday night suffering
from amnesia.
Newcastle team-mate Abdoulaye Faye whacked Smith in the face by
accident in the 2-1 defeat at Chelsea.
The England star, 27, received treatment and played on for a short
time but was subbed with 20 minutes left.
He flew back from London to Newcastle with his team but felt unwell
on the plane.
Smith, a £6million buy from Manchester United in the summer, went
to hospital on the advice of the club doctor and was kept in
overnight.
Checks were made on his condition before he got the all-clear to
leave yesterday.
Smiths agent Alex Black said: Alan couldnt remember much after
getting hurt and the club felt he should have a proper
examination.
He was allowed out on Sunday morning when he was feeling a lot
better.
Smith hopes to be available to face Manchester City at St James
Park on Wednesday.
