UNITED boss Denis Smith has ruled out a return to the Manor Ground for former No 2 Malcolm Crosby.

Crosby left Derby by mutual consent earlier this week, but Smith, who has worked with Crosby throughout his career, including four seasons at the Manor, says that there is no chance of him coming back.

"Malcolm will always be welcome wherever I am, but we haven't got any money here," Smith said.

Story date: Friday 18 February

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