Tense Two

[Clampy]

The desire and spirit to fight for points has been lacking all season - I think that reflects poorly on Smith
You would have thought that some of Terrys tenacity from his playing days would have rubbed off but maybe that desire hasn't manifested to his coaching role
I just don't see enough fight and raw passion from the squad to win the last two games - Smith sends the team out with the the wrong mind set against the team's at the top - leaving them beaten before crossing the line - poor management in my opinion

I don't totally agree with that. It did come across to me in the earlier games after the re-start that we were just trying not to lose but there has been a lot more fight and desire in the last couple of games, too late obviously but it's there.

[Damo70]

Apart from the odd brief periods of personal optimism I have thought we would go down since the hammering at Leicester. Apart from a few brief occasions we have very rarely looked comfortable and good enough to compete in this division. We have been better and more competitive than 1987 and 2016 but that isn't difficult considering how abject we there in those two seasons.

[villa `cross the mersey]

The desire and spirit to fight for points has been lacking all season - I think that reflects poorly on Smith
You would have thought that some of Terrys tenacity from his playing days would have rubbed off but maybe that desire hasn't manifested to his coaching role
I just don't see enough fight and raw passion from the squad to win the last two games - Smith sends the team out with the the wrong mind set against the team's at the top - leaving them beaten before crossing the line - poor management in my opinion

How have they been beaten before crossing the line when they've taken the lead so many times?

By not having the mentality or tactical nous to "hang on" or manage the games out .....Smith  in his pre match ramblings always "bigs" up the opposition - hardly surprising the confidence erodes after conceding a goal or losing a lead

[Axl Rose]

The desire and spirit to fight for points has been lacking all season - I think that reflects poorly on Smith
You would have thought that some of Terrys tenacity from his playing days would have rubbed off but maybe that desire hasn't manifested to his coaching role
I just don't see enough fight and raw passion from the squad to win the last two games - Smith sends the team out with the the wrong mind set against the team's at the top - leaving them beaten before crossing the line - poor management in my opinion

How have they been beaten before crossing the line when they've taken the lead so many times?

By not having the mentality or tactical nous to "hang on" or manage the games out .....Smith  in his pre match ramblings always "bigs" up the opposition - hardly surprising the confidence erodes after conceding a goal or losing a lead

You're right mate. Smith has been fucking useless this season. A rubbish mixture of Bruce, Lambert and any other clueless, rambling manager. Gormless.

[ChicagoLion]

The desire and spirit to fight for points has been lacking all season - I think that reflects poorly on Smith
You would have thought that some of Terrys tenacity from his playing days would have rubbed off but maybe that desire hasn't manifested to his coaching role
I just don't see enough fight and raw passion from the squad to win the last two games - Smith sends the team out with the the wrong mind set against the team's at the top - leaving them beaten before crossing the line - poor management in my opinion

How have they been beaten before crossing the line when they've taken the lead so many times?

By not having the mentality or tactical nous to "hang on" or manage the games out .....Smith  in his pre match ramblings always "bigs" up the opposition - hardly surprising the confidence erodes after conceding a goal or losing a lead

You're right mate. Smith has been fucking useless this season. A rubbish mixture of Bruce, Lambert and any other clueless, rambling manager. Gormless.

agree