It's a free country

He doesn't have to single anyone out, just something along the lines of (generic stuff)

Line speed was slow, reading of the play was off, the kicking game wasn't good enough, we didn't play smart enough, our players can't catch a bal for toffee.



Not, it was pretty even, we could have nicked it with a bit more luck.

Seriously who is he kidding, certainly not us.



Tell what is happening, the players are getting a hammering on twitter by fans, they don't need the abuse but they're getting it.

Maybe that stems from the frustration of the perception that the coach isn't seeing the glaringly obvious?

I apologise, my wording probably reflects my annoyance and frustration. I should have said that I think it is difficult for Smith to admit the failures / mistakes that were made on the pitch without further damaging the players morale. If anything, the complete lack of criticism should be sending warning bells that Smith is worried.

No worries, I think we are all pretty frustrated atm. I agree that it is a fine balancing act between transparency and damage limitation when dealing with the media during difficult times. I still think TS is the man for the job, it's just his personality/ego.. call it what you like, that sometimes gets my goat.



Now the Wire.

I'll be the first.



Smith, Agar and Roger Whatshisname out.

Though it pains me to say it, coming out and giving an honest public appraisal has worked well for Wane and McDermott over the last couple of years.

SAF???????

Fair point, the Hull coach also spoke on Radio 5 with refreshing honesty after the derby loss a couple of days ago. It's a tricky one, you have to balance giving a fair and honest appraisal of what has been witnessed, without harming fragile confidence.

I imagine he is quite different behind the scenes. I remember speaking to a player after Smith famously gave the players a touch line rollocking against Widnes in 2012. He didn't mince his words, that's for sure.

Ferguson was all set to get the boot from Manchester United. It was only Lee Martin scoring the winning goal in the 1990 FA Cup Final replay that saved him his job. Couple of years later, his team went on to be the most dominant in Premier League history.

It was as much Lee Marvin as it was Hank Marvin!



It was Mark Robins in the v Oldham A game.

No, it was Lee Martin