Was thinking same thing. If there really is a rift between Keegan and Ashley over Smith, I have to say I back Ashley's decision to sell him, although I normally dislike chairman interference, Smith is s*** and Keegan can't justify keeping him at all.
first of all, there's absolutely no chance whatsoever that this particular story is true.. secondly, Keegan is not blind, nor stupid.. he sees Smith play everyday.. I'm sure he wouldn't mind getting rid of such a highly-paid waster.