These are the deities routinely blamed for anything that thwarts the smooth passage to success of our clubs.
Times, Sunday Times
In what proved to be a less than smooth passage to victory.
Times, Sunday Times
Fittingly, it was not a smooth passage for the runner-up.
Times, Sunday Times
Just as in classical times, patronage and talent assured his smooth passage to the despot's favour.
Times, Sunday Times
He lost his unbeaten record there but did not have a smooth passage.
The Sun