sentences:  The "Seasiders" dropped to 16th place in 1948–49, but rose to seventh in 1949–50, just four points behind champions Portsmouth.Though they finished in third place in 1950–51, they ended the campaign ten points behind champions Tottenham Hotspur.Smith led the club to another FA Cup final in 1951, where they were beaten 2–0 by Newcastle United after a brace from Jackie Milburn.