If we're going 4-3-3 then dropping Owen is ridiculous, he's by far the best suited player in our squad to playing in the hole.
Lovenkrands in midfield won't happen either, and nor should it. I'd not be adverse to giving Smith a run but not as the holding midfielder, slap Guthrie there and let Smith play in one of the outside CM roles.
I just wanted to fit Loven in I agree though. Guthrie would be better. Besides, we need more than 1 midfielder who can tackle
Smith can tackle?
Guth can sorta.