hurricane 21 Posted October 25, 2022 Too many look like they are going through the motions, a lot of them out of contract in the summer, many don't fancy another season in the premier league with Norwich maybe? Nothing to get excited about, a team who look like they have been chucked together with no playing style. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,160 Posted October 25, 2022 No one looks interested, it comes from top down. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nexus_Canary 1,013 Posted October 25, 2022 Probably Smith bored them to death before kick off with some rant... .errr uplifting charismatic team talk Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
First Wazzock 863 Posted October 25, 2022 I don't think they are playing for Smith Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
priceyrice 123 Posted October 25, 2022 What frustrates me is the lack of leaders in the team. We've gone from having a squad filled with leaders like Martin, Snodgrass, Johnson, Howson, to McLean. We seem to have built a squad of nice guys with little fight. I mean Hanley as captain says all you need to know about this current squad. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cambridgeshire canary 6,512 Posted October 25, 2022 Krul want's out, Pukki want's out and so does Aarons. Should be obvious to everyone 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 25, 2022 I think its a mixture of players who don't want to be here, players who don't have confidence and belief that they used to, players who need a boot up their backside but aren't getting it because the manager is too placid, and players who are just out of their depth. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Capt. Pants 4,090 Posted October 25, 2022 To be fair I thought Aarons put a shift in. Yes he was shreaded by their LW first half, but he was getting zero backup from Sideshow Bob and our pathetic midfield. I don't think he's lost the players but that counts for nothing nowadays if you aren't getting results and performances are poor. Smith is failing on all bases, I don't see a way forward with him. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GodlyOtsemobor 2,160 Posted October 25, 2022 Just now, Norfolk Dan said: 90% ? We'd be in heaven if we were getting 90%... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
graz 22 Posted October 25, 2022 A few have checked out now tbf. Ironic Todd is one of the ones still trying. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Keith Scott 238 Posted October 25, 2022 Comes from the top. The board, Webber, Smith. None of them are bothered. Are the fans though? All the best. Big Keith Scott. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kenfoggo 247 Posted October 25, 2022 Are you surprised that our players do not look bothered? Attitude begins at the top and filters down. Dean Smith has no passion , loyalty or ambition for this Club, so why should the players beneath him have any ? They are mostly journeymen players who know they are at their level (middle of the Championship), most of them saw that they cannot cut the mustard in the Premiership so why bother trying to get there? Apathy, disinterest, lethargy are all descriptions that can be accurately aimed at the majority of our squad and coaching staff. All of them look as if they are just marking time until an off ramp opportunity reveals it’s self. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TeemuVanBasten 3,327 Posted October 25, 2022 25 minutes ago, graz said: A few have checked out now tbf. Ironic Todd is one of the ones still trying. I think the Bournemouth loan might have been a wake up call, regarding his worth on the market. Probably realises his best chance of a decent contract is here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
canarybubbles 1,893 Posted October 25, 2022 (edited) 46 minutes ago, Nexus_Canary said: Probably Smith bored them to death before kick off with some rant... .errr uplifting charismatic team talk Team talk? Oh, that's so last century. Just like having a game plan. The modern manager just looks at the statistics and tells the players 'Do whatever you want. Express yourselves.' Edited October 25, 2022 by canarybubbles Share this post Link to post Share on other sites