Smith Exonerated

Chariles Smith was cleared of any wrong-doing in speaking to the media to today when a probe by Rovers Psychologist Liz O'Brien found nothing at all to worry about. "Charlies is programmed to make these comments about referees, he has absolutely no control over what he says and therefore is not culpable" said O'Brien. A relieved Smith said he was over the moon at being cleared and would continue to make comments about the men in the middle as he saw fit. "It's part of my heritage to provide referees with advice, the game wouldn't be the same without this kind of balance" said Smith. Land Rovers Manager Steve Hall said Smith would be unavailable for the next match but declined to elaborate. "We're focussing our mental energies now on an England win tomorrow, so we want to put this probe business behind us". said Hall.