That's because he didn't touch it. I could have done that clowns job tonight. He wasn't up against much to be fair. But yeah, you can only deal with what your up against.
Poor player Alan Smith.
I guess that is why he has played for Leeds (when they were not crap), Manchester United, England, and Newcastle United. (Have I missed any other team he has played for?).
Every team needs toughness in the middle of the park, some can offer energy, skill, and workrate, but not all can offer toughness.