Following our setback, first defeat in 4 games, with the loss at Bristol City at the weekend & the manner in the way we are starting to concede silly goals, including 2 consecutive games were we allowed an opposing player room to run unchallenged towards our area before hitting a cracking shot past Dieng, we have a quick turnaround to hopefully get back to winning ways & against high flying Preston North End who occupy the final playoff place & 4 points better off than the Boro
IMHO, the Championship, best league in the world, is so tight this season, there are a cluster of clubs right down to to Norwich (below Norwich 2 points behind the Boro are Birmingham but with Rooney there I'll discount them) who are 13th & sit one point & place below the mighty Boro, can still have ambitions of gatecrashing the playoffs, it's so wide open
Our early season problems seem to have resurfaced in recent away games, which Michael Carrick & his coaching staff will have to try & rectify as we can't continue to go behind then try & outscore the opposition, we conceded goals for fun in our opening 7 games then worked hard to overcome that as we went on a good run & climbed the table, then over the last 3 away games we seem to have gone backwards, conceding 2, 3 & 3
Michael Carrick will sit down with his coaching team & look at areas to improve, players to rest, players to bring in etc
Does Matt Clarke deserve his first start of the season, giving Fry, who was lucky to stay on the field a rest, I love Fry, his love of the club, his pride at recently having the honour of been captain & think his future is here but he was caught wanting leading up to half time & we suffered because of it.
Home games Coburn starts, he showed enough when he came on v Bristol City, Latte Lath, who I like, is ideal when defenders tire, maybe ok in away games but come tuesday for me, Josh come back in
We still rely on Howson too much, he's such a valued player for us & coming up to 37 we really need to look at replacing him, a great professional whose been outstanding at the Boro who still has more good games than quiet ones, but when he drops below his standards then so do the team & Hackney
Thought Silvers done really well when coming on, unlucky that he didn't get on the scoresheet, even though it got a wicked deflection he showed enough to be considered, Jones defensive duties are a big part of his game but dropped by his standards on Saturday & similar to the Plymouth game, from his positioning, could have done better with a couple of goals we've conceded, again, more good games than quiet ones, strayed offside for his goal, maybe have a chat with Bernie on when to keep onside in the penalty area.
Rogers, whose been a plus through our unbeaten run continued to run down blind alleys at Bristol
I think we have the nucleus of a very good team in 12 months time if they continue to develop but its the here & now we have to deal with
Michael Carrick spoke about not recruiting in January, especially in the strikers department but for me, its a must, along with someone who can come in for Hackney, against Stoke he was a massive miss
Back to Tuesdays fixture v Preston, a team we just blew away last season, they've had a few decent results at the Riverside over the past few seasons but last year they were leagues away from us & we have to try & recreate the same again on Tuesday
The 1st fixture between both clubs was a 1892 FAC 2nd cup tie at Linthorpe road with Preston running out 2-1 winners
This will be the 52nd match on Teesside between both teams with the following record
Won - 29
Drew - 11
Lost - 11
Goals for - 92
Goals against - 50
Some who have represented Boro & Preston
Hughie Mcllmoyle
Dave Brown - GK
Mick Baxter
Jordan Hugil
Dave Nugent
Alf Common
Nobby Stiles
Kelhan O'Hanlon - GK
Sean St Ledger (3 month loan) - Our 39th loaned signing
Home debuts v Preston
12/11/1904 - Craig Thomas home drew 1-1
04/04/1914 - Richard Healey home won 4-1 - Scored on debut
17/04/1921 - William Murray home won 1-0
22/12/1923 - Ian Dickson home lost 2-1
22/12/1923 - William Wainscoat home lost 2-1 - Scored on debut
16/03/1935 - Ralph Birkett away lost 2-0
02/10/1937 - Frank Nashhome won 2-1 - Our 20th GK
21/09/1946 - Alex Linwood home won 2-0
10/01/1987 - Paul Kerr home lost 1-0 - FAC 3rd round, 3rd FAC debutant
Home hat tricks v Preston
3rd November 1934 - Mick Fenton scored his 1st hattrick on this day when the Boro drew with Preston 3-3 at Ayresome Park, in a 1st division fixture, it was the 42nd HT at AP & 57th overall
Home penalties v Preston
21/9/1946 George Hardwick become the 30th different Boro player when he scored our 79th home penalty in a 2-0 win - First Division
22/12/1951 Linda Delapenha become the 35th different Boro player when he scored our 96th home penalty in a 5-2 defeat - First Division
10/8/1968 John Hickton become the 43rd different Boro player when he scored our 154th home penalty in a 2-1 win - Second Division
Paul Kerr, who was the clubs 1st cash transfer following liquidation, made his Boro debut at home to Preston in the FAC 3rd round, 10th January 1987, unfortunately we lost 1-0
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Always like to see PNE doing well
They're usually mid-table, so it's good that they're making a push for the play offs
Be a stern test for the Boro this one, we had a good result against them last year at home, so hopefully more of the same and a definite reaction from the weekend is needed
UTB
Boro 1 PNE 3
Hard game this one our defence can leak to many goals at times but it's at home
2-1 mighty Reds
Great write up again Erimus
BORO LIONS 🦁 2 LILYWHITES 0
COBURN⚽️
GREENWOOD⚽️
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Quote from: teamboro on November 27, 2023, 06:52:37 AMHard game this one our defence can leak to many goals at times but it's at home
2-1 mighty Reds
Great write up again Erimus
Cheers teamboro
Quote from: tunstall on November 27, 2023, 05:02:50 AMAlways like to see PNE doing well
They're usually mid-table, so it's good that they're making a push for the play offs
Be a stern test for the Boro this one, we had a good result against them last year at home, so hopefully more of the same and a definite reaction from the weekend is needed
UTB
Boro 1 PNE 3
Yes theyve done well up here in recent seasons
2-2
January window can't come soon enough for our beleaguered back line.
I'm going with a 1-0 scrappy victory for the Boro. Deflection off someone's arse.
Another great write up Erimus 👍I like Silvera but was a little disappointed with him on Saturday when he stopped twice not chasing their goalkeeper down .Fry needs resting ,he looked a bit jaded on Saturday.Another big concern of mine is our defence laying off players.I think Coburn should start on Tuesday and about the 70th minute bring Latte Lath on when their defenders are getting tired.Going to be a very tight game ,I'm thinking 1-1 draw.
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Defo bounce back 2-0 👍UTB
Quote from: Smoggers51 on November 27, 2023, 12:37:52 PMAnother great write up Erimus 👍I like Silvera but was a little disappointed with him on Saturday when he stopped twice not chasing their goalkeeper down .Fry needs resting ,he looked a bit jaded on Saturday.Another big concern of mine is our defence laying off players.I think Coburn should start on Tuesday and about the 70th minute bring Latte Lath on when their defenders are getting tired.Going to be a very tight game ,I'm thinking 1-1 draw.
Cheers Smoggers
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5-0
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At work tonight, as they say life's a bitch.
Back tomorrow for me Blotty so able get there tonight
Quote from: Blott on November 28, 2023, 03:44:14 PMAt work tonight, as they say life's a bitch.
SHOULDN'T YOU BE RETIRED AT YOUR AGE 🤔🤔🤔
Quote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on November 28, 2023, 04:25:13 PMQuote from: Blott on November 28, 2023, 03:44:14 PMAt work tonight, as they say life's a bitch.
SHOULDN'T YOU BE RETIRED AT YOUR AGE 🤔🤔🤔
I couldn't. The thought of gardening, TV and golf ? Not for me
I couldn't spend 25 minutes in a pub during the day.
If you are about on the 9th I will explain.
Quote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on November 28, 2023, 04:25:13 PMQuote from: Blott on November 28, 2023, 03:44:14 PMAt work tonight, as they say life's a bitch.
SHOULDN'T YOU BE RETIRED AT YOUR AGE 🤔🤔🤔
Quote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on November 28, 2023, 04:25:13 PMQuote from: Blott on November 28, 2023, 03:44:14 PMAt work tonight, as they say life's a bitch.
SHOULDN'T YOU BE RETIRED AT YOUR AGE 🤔🤔🤔
Me too 🙄
Quote from: Blott on November 28, 2023, 04:40:55 PMQuote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on November 28, 2023, 04:25:13 PMQuote from: Blott on November 28, 2023, 03:44:14 PMAt work tonight, as they say life's a bitch.
SHOULDN'T YOU BE RETIRED AT YOUR AGE 🤔🤔🤔
I couldn't. The thought of gardening, TV and golf ? Not for me
I couldn't spend 25 minutes in a pub during the day.
If you are about on the 9th I will explain.
I GO TO THE LAND OF SMILES ON THE 6TH 🇹🇭
👍🍺🍺🍺👍😉💪😜
Quote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on November 28, 2023, 05:24:13 PMQuote from: Blott on November 28, 2023, 04:40:55 PMQuote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on November 28, 2023, 04:25:13 PMQuote from: Blott on November 28, 2023, 03:44:14 PMAt work tonight, as they say life's a bitch.
SHOULDN'T YOU BE RETIRED AT YOUR AGE 🤔🤔🤔
I couldn't. The thought of gardening, TV and golf ? Not for me
I couldn't spend 25 minutes in a pub during the day.
If you are about on the 9th I will explain.
I GO TO THE LAND OF SMILES ON THE 6TH 🇹🇭
👍🍺🍺🍺👍😉💪😜
enjoy.
Upto 12 months to go for mind 👍
In for me tonight, Coburn & Clarke should start
Fingers crossed Engle is ok
HAVE A FEELING THIS TEAM WILL GET BEAT TONIGHT 🙄🙄🙄
TEAM LOOKS SO WEAK 🤔🤔🤔
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Quote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on November 28, 2023, 05:24:13 PMQuote from: Blott on November 28, 2023, 04:40:55 PMQuote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on November 28, 2023, 04:25:13 PMQuote from: Blott on November 28, 2023, 03:44:14 PMAt work tonight, as they say life's a bitch.
SHOULDN'T YOU BE RETIRED AT YOUR AGE 🤔🤔🤔
I couldn't. The thought of gardening, TV and golf ? Not for me
I couldn't spend 25 minutes in a pub during the day.
If you are about on the 9th I will explain.
I GO TO THE LAND OF SMILES ON THE 6TH 🇹🇭
👍🍺🍺🍺👍😉💪😜
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Lots of changes there in that team
FFS
I'm at work an all
UTB
Jones 1-0
:leo2:
GREAT BUILD UP AND GOOD FINISH FROM ISAIAH JONES 💪💪💪
:leo3:
VDB 💪💪💪⚽️⚽️🤣🤣🤣
Van de berg 2-0💪💪💪💪
Scored with his chest???
:ponder:
What the fucks going on?
3-0?
JONES ⚽️⚽️⚽️💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪💪🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Quote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on November 28, 2023, 06:52:20 PMHAVE A FEELING THIS TEAM WILL GET BEAT TONIGHT 🙄🙄🙄
TEAM LOOKS SO WEAK 🤔🤔🤔
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DID YOU SEE WHAT I DID THERE 😉😉😉
FFS my IPTV has gone blank just after the second goal :unbelievable:
Quote from: teamboro on November 28, 2023, 08:29:52 PMFFS my IPTV has gone blank just after the second goal :unbelievable:
WHERES FUCKING TIM NICE BUT DIM WHEN YA NEED HIM 🤣🤣🤣😉
Got it back changed VPN country 🤣🤣🤣
Quote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on November 28, 2023, 06:52:20 PMHAVE A FEELING THIS TEAM WILL GET BEAT TONIGHT 🙄🙄🙄
TEAM LOOKS SO WEAK 🤔🤔🤔
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these feelings you have, pop to the docs.
4-0 Bangura
Was the keeper shite?
were the back 4 shite?
Our midfield overrun ?
forwards shite?
Carrick not playing to strengths?
I wasn't there so can't judge and it's quiet on here.
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Fantastic win, over the moon, not long been in from the game, bouncing still
Debutant too, young Law McCabe, not sure what No im up to until I get my PC up & running, approx debutant 1009 though
Couldnt see a 3-0 half time lead after 15 minutes
Nice to hand the captains armband from Howson to Clarke, who done exceptionally well when coming on for his 1st appearance for 12 months
Two bets that would have been massive if put on, VDB & Bangura getting themselves on the scoresheet tonight
Overall a comfortable night, it gives me hope that the likes of Preston & Cardiff occupy the top 6 that IMHO we are better
A brace from Jones tonight
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Quote from: erimus74 on November 28, 2023, 11:03:58 PMFantastic win, over the moon, not long been in from the game, bouncing still
Debutant too, young Law McCabe, not sure what No im up to until I get my PC up & running, approx debutant 1009 though
Couldnt see a 3-0 half time lead after 15 minutes
Nice to hand the captains armband from Howson to Clarke, who done exceptionally well when coming on for his 1st appearance for 12 months
Two bets that would have been massive if put on, VDB & Bangura getting themselves on the scoresheet tonight
Overall a comfortable night, it gives me hope that the likes of Preston & Cardiff occupy the top 6 that IMHO we are better
Like I've mentioned before Erimus some Portsmouth Lad's I use to drink with spoke very highly of him. Hopefully he'll come good
🐾
Quote from: AtomicDog on November 28, 2023, 11:14:40 PMQuote from: erimus74 on November 28, 2023, 11:03:58 PMFantastic win, over the moon, not long been in from the game, bouncing still
Debutant too, young Law McCabe, not sure what No im up to until I get my PC up & running, approx debutant 1009 though
Couldnt see a 3-0 half time lead after 15 minutes
Nice to hand the captains armband from Howson to Clarke, who done exceptionally well when coming on for his 1st appearance for 12 months
Two bets that would have been massive if put on, VDB & Bangura getting themselves on the scoresheet tonight
Overall a comfortable night, it gives me hope that the likes of Preston & Cardiff occupy the top 6 that IMHO we are better
Like I've mentioned before Erimus some Portsmouth Lad's I use to drink with spoke very highly of him. Hopefully he'll come good
🐾
He had an excellent debut last season Atomic, then seemed to struggle for the next few games to the point he was out with a mystery injury, he came on tonight showing hes a skillful, hopefull, fully fit, CB
The big thing, we didnt miss Hackney either, as said Preston wernt the beat team but top 6 all the same & had to be beaten
First time this season that we've had a plus GD
Although it was only a brief cameo Clarke definately looked the part when he came on, albeit against the worst side I've seen us play this season.
Barlaser, Crooks & McNair - all excellent. And although I don't particularly rate him, great work rate from Latte-Lath tonight.
Just a pity my freezing feet prevented me from witnessing our 4th goal.
albeit against the worst side I've seen us play this season.
Yep agree with that, as I mentioned it gives me hope that them & Cardiff are ahead of & wont be cone next year
Thought McNair, VDB, playing in the position we brought him here to play, Dijksteel & Bangura were excellent tonight
Dijksteels first start of the season, was faultless.
McNair, tipped since Carrick arrived, that he'll be gone, didn't put a foot wrong, well, he got turned by the CF but made a cracking tackle to rescue himself by giving away a corner.
VDB, scoring his 1st goal, he'll be chuffed with that, but he had such a great night, he's covered really well all season when playing out of position, tonight, tongue in cheek, Gary Pallistersque
Bangura, without going OTT, he just did the right things & played the line exceptionally well & got a goal in the final minute
A shout for Crooks & Howson who shows consistency week in, week out
2 defeats in 13 games now 👌
MAN OF THE MATCH 💪💪💪
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AND Buzzing, buzzing, buzzing 😁
.....like our lasses vibrator when I'm offshore.....
That was class last night.
With all the injuries and first teamers out, what a squad we have.
Bring on the dirties !
How was Balaser?
Quote from: tunstall on November 29, 2023, 09:32:14 AM.....like our lasses vibrator when I'm offshore.....
SHE DOESN'T NEED IT AS I'VE BEEN POPPING AROUND REGULAR :leo:
:mick:
Quote from: Kippers on November 29, 2023, 12:06:31 PMThat was class last night.
With all the injuries and first teamers out, what a squad we have.
Bring on the dirties !
Agree, we've had 4, 5, 6 players missing each game for well over 6 weeks now & for me, apart from Hackney missing v Stoke, we've coped really well, last night wasnt a true indicator as Preston were that bad, or am I been unfair on the Boro
In all fairness, Preston were really poor.
We did what any quality side would do though.
We tore them apart.
Like I keep saying, this new model will not work overnight.
We are a work in progress. We blow hot and cold.
We will do OK this season though.
The future is bright once again.
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