Smicer fears for future

Last updated : 17 May 2003 By Chris Maxwell
The 29-year-old has endured an indifferent campaign for the Reds and he knows only too well that Gerard Houllier's patience with him may well be running out.

Smicer said: "We'll just have to wait and see what happens, but I hope I'm still here at the start of next season. The manager is looking for new players and that's right, but I don't know what that will mean for me.

"I really want to stay at Liverpool but we'll have to wait and see what the manager decides. I played some bad games, there were games when I was so disappointed with myself and for the supporters because I know I could play better.

"I thought my best games were in a more central position but it's hard for the manager because since I've been at Liverpool every midfield player has wanted to play in the centre. I understand that, but for the Czech team I play behind one or two strikers."

"We have to play better football next season, there are no excuses. We didn't do as well as we expected and we must all accept the responsibility as a team. We should have done a lot better and we must take the blame. Everyone has to play their part next season."