Last night will have been tough to watch for Leeds Rhinos fans.
The Rhinos had enough chances to win the game against a resurgent Salford Red Devils side who scrambled well but errors cost them.
However, it is clear Leeds fans aren’t happy at all today.
One fan believed it comes down the the Rhinos’ spine even going as far to say it’s “one of the worst spines in the league” despite the fact it took Leeds to the Grand Final last year.
Hard to admit but a club like @leedsrhinos got outplayed by Salford last night, but if you compare the 1,6,7,9 of both teams it's obvious why. We have one of the worst spines in the league. It's a disgrace to be honest.
— Bradley Asquith (@BradAsquith7) May 6, 2023
Meanwhile, one fan stated that soon the clock will begin to tick on Rohan Smith which seems hard to believe given his miracle working in 2022.
Finally before I call it a night
Rohan Smith
……things have to change quickly other wise the clock will be ticking I’m afraid
— LoinersView (@loinersview) May 5, 2023
As is often the case in sport, some fans would turn to the official. However, other supporters questioned this line of reasoning saying that it was the performance that let Leeds down.
You can talk about the referee all you want (who was poor) but you don't deserve to win games when you put yourself in a shit position by starting poor and making shit basic rugby mistakes
Not going to win anything this year chasing the game week in week out
— Stat Man Rhys (@statmanrhys) May 5, 2023
They are also expecting possible bans for a number of players as ill-discipline let Leeds down.
In other news, I'm expecting a fair few mentions in the match review panel on Monday
Bentley, lisone and Newman all with late hits
Didn't see Austin yellow card but if it was tripping he'll get a mention
— Stat Man Rhys (@statmanrhys) May 5, 2023
Other fans meanwhile were claiming that Leeds were way off the play-offs the way they are playing at present.
We’re so far from playoff standard it’s unbelievable really
— oliver (@walkeroli_) May 5, 2023
That said one supporter hit back at others for their negativity.
Same reaction from the fans when we lose. Slam the team, walk out with 15 minutes to go, let the away fans out-sing us… sad truth is the majority only care when we’re winning
— Charlie (@cwpatterson92) May 5, 2023
Meanwhile, others stated that the fans need to have faith in Rohan Smith’s process.
In rohan we trust. Keep the faith. It will click again. Personally think he disentangle know his best 13 yet. But the 1 thing for sure us he needs a leader on the pitch. Which we are lacking.
— Daniel Greenwood (@DAN250978) May 6, 2023