Buzzing Boro
How quick are these games coming round, another championship fixture following our excellent performance & 3 points against Birmingham on Saturday
A performance that was as good as any game I seen last season, we battered them from kickoff
6 consecutive wins, in all competitions on the bounce, 3 cleansheets to boot, a few on red roar told us nervous bunch to calm down, everything will come good & dear me, how right they were & how good is it at the moment
Missing McGree, O'Brien & Lenihen we seem to have just carried on, Smith who could be another long term absentee hobbled off injured with Forss coming on & still no let up in the assault on Birmingham's goal
Last season we fell a goal behind at Norwich only to come back with two excellent goals from McGree & man of the moment, Crooks, to bring 3 points back to Teesside, would we bet against the Boro achieving 7 consecutive wins on the bounce, still a few games short of my favourite season mind
So glad Rogers got off the mark at the weekend, he assisted a goal for Jones when he came on v Sunderland & scored yesterday, both goals winning the ball & bursting through, would/should/could he start v Norwich!
I would say same 11 again as the previous 2 games but with Smith doubtful, hopefully short term, will Carrick bringin VDB or Dijksteel for a 1st start of the season
Norwich have some pacy players mind, when they get the ball that is, so whatever Carrick & :Woodgate go with it'll be the right formation
Also does Howson, now fit, start, Balasar has done nothing wrong since coming in to the team & his psssing is vital when pushing teams back
Two big decisions for our management
On our recruitment department, it look as though they've done very good business as we stand
4th March 1961 - 1st away fixture between these two teams Norwich City 4 Boro 1
Won - 8
Drew - 9
Lost - 13
Goals scored - 33
Goals against - 43
Away hat tricks v Norwich City
9/12/1961 Alan Peacock was the 33rd different Boro hat trick goalscorer when he scored his 4th & penultimate Boro hat trick & the clubs 21st away hat trick, 97th in total, Boro lost 5-4
Away debuts v Norwich
29/12/1962 - William Povey away won 4-3
15/09/2018 - George Saville away lost 1-0 - 89th loaned player - Loaned from Millwall & after 16 games & 2 goals signed permanently - 56th at the Riverside
30/01/2021 - Yannick Bolasie away drew 0-0 - 99th loaned player - Loaned from Everton - 66th at the Riverside
30/01/2021 - Darnel Fischer away drew 0-0
No away penalties v Norwich
A few players who played for both team
Dave Hodgson - Our 8th loan signing
Johnny Howson
Gary Rowell
Ben Gibson
Daniel Ayala - Scored on debut - 59th loaned player - Loaned from Norwich & after 13 games & 3 goals signed permanently - 37th at the Riverside
Aaron Ramsey - 111th loaned signing- Loaned from Aston Villa
Matty Bates
Trevor Putney
Mark Barham
Don Heath
Jacob Butterfield
James Husband
Andy Townsend
Danny Mills - 35th loaned player - Loaned from Leeds - 13th at the Riverside
Richie de Laet - 77th loaned player - Loaned from Leicester City - 55th at the Riverside
Patrick Bamford - 66th loaned player - Loaned from Chelsea - 45th at the Riverside
Onel Hernandez - Our 101st loan signing
Patrick Roberts - 14th FAC debutant - 93rd & 98th loaned player - Loaned from Man City - 60th & 65th at the Riverside
Leroy Lita
Keith O'Neil
Jordon Rhodes
Carlo Nash
Kyle Naughton - 45th loaned player - Loaned from Spurs - 23rd at the Riverside
Kei Kamara - My younger late brother sponsored his away games
Yanic Wildschut
Chris Killen
Rio Ferdinhand had trials at both Boro & Norwich as a youngster
Lets not mention the 4-4 draw after been 4-1 up when Bernie threw his earphones in the bin & stormed out of the pressbox when co-commentating with the legendary Ali Brownlee
C'mon Boro!
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As always totally in awe of the work you put into these posts Erimus , will settle for a 0-0 draw 👍 UTB
Quote from: TeessideTopgun on October 22, 2023, 04:20:58 PMAs always totally in awe of the work you put into these posts Erimus , will settle for a 0-0 draw 👍 UTB
Cheers Topgun, appreciate the nice comment
Love anything Boro related nostlgia 👍
Well done Erimus.
Here's hoping for a Gibson OG, a good header into the corner.
0 - 2.
3-10
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2-1
Only ever been to Norwich once....think it was the first season on the premier league....can't even remember the score
Willie Falconer almost scored a wonder goal....that's about all I can remember
Twat of a place to get to
Them 2 Us 1
CANARIES 🐦 2
BORO LIONS 🦁 2
COBURN
CROOKS
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As always another top write up Erimus... :carrick2:
A cheeky Boro away win for me 1-2.
Failing that I will take a draw as a definite good result
Quote from: Mike Peeler on October 23, 2023, 08:06:18 AMAs always another top write up Erimus... :carrick2:
A cheeky Boro away win for me 1-2.
Failing that I will take a draw as a definite good result
Cheers Mike 🍻
HAD SOME INSIDE INFO OFF WOODGATES GOOD MATE...
RVB WILL REPLACE SMITH
HOWSON IS COMING IN FOR BARLASER
LATH WILL START OVER COBURN
U.T.F.B. 💪💪💪
No slur on Big Josh but think Lath deserves to start, look forward to the game when they both start 👍
Still bitter with Norwich over that play off final!!
They are hard to predict but our run will come to an end at somepoint. I think 2-2
Quote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on October 23, 2023, 08:37:36 AMHAD SOME INSIDE INFO OFF WOODGATES GOOD MATE...
RVB WILL REPLACE SMITH
HOWSON IS COMING IN FOR BARLASER
LATH WILL START OVER COBURN
U.T.F.B. 💪💪💪
Didn't look good for Smithy at the weekend
Still been impressed with the way Josh leads the line and hassles defenders
He gets in the right areas and the goals will come eventually I'm sure
It's good we can now trust more or the squad to allow for rotation
My rifle senses are tingling for this one lads. 0-4 👍👍👍
They said it was Smiths achilles got attacked
Nasty place to get hit and long time to sort out
Fingers crossed I thought he was excellent on Saturday
Quote from: RiversideRifle on October 23, 2023, 09:34:54 AMMy rifle senses are tingling for this one lads. 0-4 👍👍👍
:unbelievable:
1-1 . Coburn? Need more than muscle/ work rate if your included in the team as the main striker- goals.
Not and won't ever be prolific enough.
Great post Erimus.
I'd like to think the 'nailed-on' starters from now would be Dieng, Fry, McNair, Engel, Hackney, Crooks, Jones and McGree (if available).
8 out of 11 not bad for a settled line-up :bigjack
Surprised we didn't play Norwich before 1961
Lids team would be team I'd choose
2-0 Boro win
Quote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on October 23, 2023, 08:37:36 AMHAD SOME INSIDE INFO OFF WOODGATES GOOD MATE...
RVB WILL REPLACE SMITH
HOWSON IS COMING IN FOR BARLASER
LATH WILL START OVER COBURN
U.T.F.B. 💪💪💪
Did he give any news on Smith Lids?
Quote from: erimus74 on October 23, 2023, 01:27:04 PMQuote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on October 23, 2023, 08:37:36 AMHAD SOME INSIDE INFO OFF WOODGATES GOOD MATE...
RVB WILL REPLACE SMITH
HOWSON IS COMING IN FOR BARLASER
LATH WILL START OVER COBURN
U.T.F.B. 💪💪💪
Did he give any news on Smith Lids?
I reckon he could be out for a few weeks - Achilles is an awkward area
Quote from: Ural Quntz (Moderator) on October 23, 2023, 02:58:52 PMQuote from: erimus74 on October 23, 2023, 01:27:04 PMQuote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on October 23, 2023, 08:37:36 AMHAD SOME INSIDE INFO OFF WOODGATES GOOD MATE...
RVB WILL REPLACE SMITH
HOWSON IS COMING IN FOR BARLASER
LATH WILL START OVER COBURN
U.T.F.B. 💪💪💪
Did he give any news on Smith Lids?
I reckon he could be out for a few weeks - Achilles is an awkward area
Sad for the lad but better than 1st feared
Quote from: erimus74 on October 23, 2023, 01:27:04 PMQuote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on October 23, 2023, 08:37:36 AMHAD SOME INSIDE INFO OFF WOODGATES GOOD MATE...
RVB WILL REPLACE SMITH
HOWSON IS COMING IN FOR BARLASER
LATH WILL START OVER COBURN
U.T.F.B. 💪💪💪
Did he give any news on Smith Lids?
THE INJURY IS NOT AS BAD AS IT SEEMS... BUT OBS A SCAN WILL SHOW UP HOW IT IS 👍
My first away match in 77, same week Elvis died.
Often a tough place to get a result but we've done alright in recent years.
Same result 1:1 but not the same scorer.
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Canaries 1- 3 Boro
:carrick1:
Quote from: TerryCochranesSocks on October 24, 2023, 12:42:44 PMCanaries 1- 3 Boro
:carrick1:
That would be amazing
I actually think if we win tonight the rest of the league, Leicester apart, will be watching us
Really looking forward to the match tonight
C'mon Boro!
Pace upfront can undo Norwich- Latte Lath and Jones - get motoring!
I get what you're saying on Coburn - I just think with it being away he will get another crack at it so as not to dent his confidence - he has had a fair crack at the whip so can not complain if he gets benched.
He gets another chance for me and then Latte Lath will start Saturday as well as coming off the bench tonight.
He missed some big chances on Saturday Coburn - and, has 1 in 10 a think which is not good finishing for a striker. He just might not be ready yet.
Quote from: Nosmo-King on October 24, 2023, 03:51:00 PMPace upfront can undo Norwich- Latte Lath and Jones - get motoring!
I wouldn't be against it - so it will be interesting to see the line up when it is announced.
Quote from: erimus74 on October 24, 2023, 03:46:28 PMReally looking forward to the match tonight
C'mon Boro!
Quote from: erimus74 on October 24, 2023, 03:37:46 PMQuote from: TerryCochranesSocks on October 24, 2023, 12:42:44 PMCanaries 1- 3 Boro
:carrick1:
That would be amazing
I actually think if we win tonight the rest of the league, Leicester apart, will be watching us
I'm sort of on the same page - I'm more it's Leicester City and than the rest of us. After Chrimbo is when I go a bit firmer on who might be up for the top six.
3 - 2 EITHER WAY
0-1 mighty Reds
GOT HOWSON AND RVB RIGHT... LOOKS LIKE HE'S STICKING FAITH WITH COBURN AND LATH FOR THE SECOND HALF 👍💪👍
U.T.F.B. 😜
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No Lath
Quote from: teamboro on October 24, 2023, 06:54:06 PMNo Lath
Would think with a result of his injury on saturday
Howson back in, thought so, makes sense, though Balasar has played well in the games hes played
Carrick started a bit later than this day last year for his incredible run, so he's got a bit more time & matches to clinch that 2nd spot 😉
Cheers everyone
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Sam Greenwood
Middlesbrough 2-1
First Goal Scorer40/1
Norwich v Middlesbrough
Dael Fry
18/1
Anytime Goalscorer
Norwich v Middlesbrough
FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW!!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
played our way into the game and are on top now - need to make it count.
Not just pass of the match, but pass of the season, Jones to Engle, superb
I think if we get in front we'll win quite comfortably
Gibson is really low on confidence, the crowd are on to him straight away Carrick will get Crooks & Greenwood to target him in the 2nd half
Happy with that performance
Their crowd is waiting for a chance to turn
Love Engels technique, said before, head over the ball & hits it, straight as an arrow, low & hard
Hackney was unlucky with his shot across the keeper, keeper got a hand do it but didnt fall for a Boro forward
Gooooooooaaaaaaaaaalllllllll
Well done Coburn
Gooooaaaaaalllllllllll
Silvera
Seventh heaven & in 7th place
Get in....Up The Boro..
Micheal Carricks Red N White Army!
We Hate Sunderland!
Micheal Carricks Red N White Army!
We Hate Sunderland!
From rock bottom after the Sheff Weds game with a minus 10 GD to winning 7 on the bounce, 6 points behind 2nd top & a plus one GD
Things are certainly lookung up
Some wave we are riding.
Looked a bit leggy from 60th minute onwards. The subs helped. Cracking finish by Silvera.
Quote from: Mike Peeler on October 24, 2023, 08:05:30 PMSam Greenwood
Middlesbrough 2-1
First Goal Scorer40/1
Norwich v Middlesbrough
Dael Fry
18/1
FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW!!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
What A Win and a nice three points.
40 mid-week bags......
Mikey P Cleans up at the bookies once again...kerching kerching... :cheers: :leo: :leo1:
Quote from: Mike Peeler on October 24, 2023, 08:05:30 PMSam Greenwood
Middlesbrough 2-1
First Goal Scorer40/1
Norwich v Middlesbrough
Dael Fry
18/1
Anytime Goalscorer
Norwich v Middlesbrough
FOLLOW FOLLOW FOLLOW!!! :cheers: :cheers: :cheers:
well done
How can this be? Our dogshit summer signings are, en-masse, masquerading as professional footballers! Scandalous!!
Great result tonight. Surely Carrick is the real deal and Gibbo needs to back him to get promotion over the line. UTB
Quote from: Bud Wiser on October 24, 2023, 09:57:32 PMHow can this be? Our dogshit summer signings are, en-masse, masquerading as professional footballers! Scandalous!!
Lids, this lad has hacked your email.
Absolutely bouncing
Quote from: erimus74 on October 24, 2023, 10:02:14 PMAbsolutely bouncing
The league will be sitting and taking notice now Erimus... you called it fella... the signs are looking good :cheers:
Silvera gets in on the act, scores his 1st goal, giving us a bit of vreathing space after been under the cosh
UTFB
Took a while to get going tonight but we looked good once we did
Josh led the line well again
Thought Engel had another polished performance
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U.T.F.B. 💪💪💪💪💪💪💪
Quote from: erimus74 on October 24, 2023, 10:49:45 PMThought Engel had another polished performance
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Solid professional performance.
Shows that the vast majority who were questioning the signings and squad depth, including myself, know the square root of fuck all about football.
UTB
Quote from: Sir Digby on October 25, 2023, 06:57:55 AMQuote from: erimus74 on October 24, 2023, 10:49:45 PMThought Engel had another polished performance
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Haha class
Quote from: erimus74 on October 24, 2023, 10:49:45 PMThought Engel had another polished performance
Yes, he is starting to look like a solid and decent buy. I feared we had a right dud on our hands early on.