ONE STEP AT A TIME

Last updated : 30 November 2004 By editor
"From a distance, everyone knows how good Manchester United are," he said.

"Over the last three or four games we have looked like we are getting back to our usual selves. Hopefully we can continue like that.Results breed confidence. That is what we have needed," Smith told BBC GMR.

"We have had some big wins this season, then let ourselves down in the games afterwards. We need to get the consistency back. When Manchester United come to town everyone wants to beat them. It was the same when I was at Leeds. “

"The opposition seems to find an extra 10%. It is their cup final. Everyone wants to beat you so much. Now I have seen it first hand. It is something you have to get used to at this club. We will do that as a team, collectively as we grow together."

"I am willing to play anywhere the manager puts me," he said. "If I can do a good job for the team, that is the most important thing.”

"The fans have been really good," he said. "You have to make sure you do your best for them. When you get a chance you have to make sure your performance is up to scratch. They back every single player and I am no different."