Alan Smith laying down law to team-mates
ALAN SMITH has insisted that a dip in performance will not be tolerated from any player at St James's Park.
And that includes Newcastle United's wantaway stars, with at least three big names heading for the exits.
Obafemi Martins is in talks with Bundesliga champions Wolfsburg, while Sebastien Bassong and Habib Beye hope to secure moves to top-flight clubs in time for the Premier League's big kick-off on August 15.
Smith, who captained United against his old side Leeds last night, is understood to have read the riot act after the 6-1 humiliation at Leyton Orient last weekend.
The Yorkshireman told the Chronicle in a straight-talking interview: "Some people have made it public that they want to go, while others have got their head down.
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