He knows only too well how a cup run can help rebuild a team .
Striker Alan Smith , now 34 and a player coach at Notts County , played for both United and their early season League Cup conquerors MK Dons .
Alan Smith knows only too well how a cup run can help rebuild a team .
Striker Alan Smith , now 34 and a player coach at Notts County , played for both United and their early season League Cup conquerors MK Dons .