Tamworth_Royal Published: Wednesday, 26th August, 2009 6:22pm
EXCLUSIVE - Smith snubs Royals
by Anthony Smith
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The one that got away: Tommy Smith looks set to sign for Portsmouth.
ROYALS have conceded defeat to Portsmouth in the race to sign Tommy Smith.
The 29-year-old Watford striker is poised to snub the Royals in favour of a move to Fratton Park.
The deal was cruelly snatched away from Reading at the very last minute after a fee of £1.8 million had been accepted by the Hornets.
But Pompey hijacked the move and Smith is now joining Paul Hart's Premier League outfit for a similar amount.
Royals director of football Nick Hammond told the Chronicle: "I think it's quite clear the deal has gone away from us now and Tommy will sign for Portsmouth.
"It's disappointing but there is nothing we can do about it."
Royals are now looking elsewhere and Hammond added: "Something could happen before the weekend."
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No Hammond you mean you could of done better over the past 6 weeks you idiot
Hammond, you are a cock sucker.
In my books, you are rated lower than Ricky Ponting.
pcunt