Smith in Hornets return
31 Aug 2006 - 07:50:08
Watford boss Adrian Boothroyd has further strengthened his squad by securing a deal to take versatile attacker Tommy Smith back to Vicarage Road.
The 26-year-old began his career with the Hornets and made almost 150 league appearances before joining Sunderland in 2003.
He moved on to Derby County the following year, but is now on his way back to Watford on a four-year contract after the clubs agreed a £500,000 deal.
Boothroyd told Watford's official website: "Tommy fits our culture - an attacking player who is athletic and quick and with a point to prove. He is a terrific signing for us."
Smith is the Hornets' seventh signing since they won promotion to the top-flight, but Boothroyd is still hoping to add a centre forward to his squad before the transfer window closes.
However, he insisted reports linking the club with a £1million move for Sheffield United's Ade Akinbiyi were inaccurate.
Boothroyd said: "There is nothing in it. Ade has played against us a few times, and done well on some occasions but I will not be looking to bring him here."