As David v Goliath games go this is up there, along with the Chelsea cup tie, but back to Aston Villa who are having a great season, are in 2nd place in the PL, only 3 points behind Liverpool, with a GD of plus 16, one defeat since 5th November, which was their last away league game when they caved in v Man Utd, after leading 2-0 at half time, against us on the other hand, sitting in 12th place, with a minus one GD, have had a season of inconsistency, which is mainly due to the amount of injuries we've had this season, even with a full strength team we would struggle to contain Villa, with a made up / patched up team the odds are heavily stacked against us.
Anyones guess what team we'll play, though Greenwood is the one I'm not to fussed on sacrificing, if he gets injured no problem, if he comes through unscathed he cant play v Chelsea
Is tomorrow's game to be finished on the night?
14th Feb 1988 - 2nd divison - Boro 2 Aston Villa 1 became the first live televised match outside the top division
We've played Villa in the 1st division, 2nd division, FAC, League cup, Zenith data cup & playoff semi final
Boro in the FAC – Amateur status
10th November 1883 - Round one - Our 1st ever FAC time when a Derbyshire mining side named Staveley travelled up to Teesside to play the mighty Boro at our Linthorpe road ground, Archie Pringle is credited with scoring Boro's 1st ever FAC goal, Staveley won the game 5-1, not saying the away team were a bit physical, but at the end of the game a few Boro players needed hospital treatment
6th December 1884 - Round two - Our 1st FAC win, beating Newark at Linthorpe road 4-1 with a brace from Archie Pringle, Borrie & Hardwick
Professional club
28th October 1899 - Qualifying round one - Our 1st FAC tie as a league club seen Jarrow come to Linthorpe road, Boro losing 2-1 with Robert Eglington scoring our consolation goal & becoming the 1st Boro player to score on his 1st league home game, away game & FAC cup
12th November 1900 - Qualifying round one - Our 1st FAC win as a league club was at home to Wellington Athletic, after drawing 3-3 at home, we drew the replay 0-0, Boro won the toss for the 2nd replay & comfortably won the game 8-0, taking revenge on our previous opponents Jarrow who beat us 2-1, not this time as the Boro ran out 3-0 winners
We've recorded 15 FAC hat tricks below are some – None at the Riverside by a Boro player, tomorrow!
23rd February 1901 FAC3rd round - Alex Sandy Robertson scored our 1st FAC hat trick when he netted a treble at our Linthorpe ground v Kettering
12th February 1906 - FAC 2nd round replay – Alf Common scored our 2nd FAC hat trick in a 3-1 win over Brighton at Brammel lane
15th January 1913 - John Carr scored our 3rd FAC HT v Millwall in a 4-1 win in the 2nd round
9th January 1915 – 3 separate HT goalscorers in the same game, Georeg Ellioitt, John Carr & Water Tinsley as Boro beat Goole 9-3 in the 1st round
Goole were drawn at home when the draw was made but the mighty Boro asked for the tie to play at Ayresome Park
15th November 1986 – Bernie Slaven has scored our final FAC to date, our 90th on Teesside (in all competitions) & 86th at Ayresome Park when he scored all 3 in a 3rd round win over Preston
We've met Villa 3 times in the FAC with the mighty Boro winning one of the 3, the 1st one we both met in the competition
Our 1st FAC 3rd round meeting was at Villa Park
7th January 1950 the game ended 2-2, with a replay at Ayresome Park which seen both team's slugged out 0-0 draw
A second replay was needed which was played at Elland Road with the mighty Boro running out 3-0 winners
Home league hat tricks v Aston Villa
29th December 1913 - Walter Tinsley became the 11th different hat trick goalscorer when he scored his1st hat trick, our 9th at Ayresome Park, 13th on Teesside & 15th overall
11th December 1948 - Micky Fenton became the 23rd different hat trick goalscorer when he scored his 9th hat trick, our 58th at Ayresome Park, 62nd on Teesside & 76th overall
27th December 1976 - David Mills became the 42nd different hat trick goalscorer when he scored his 1st hat trick, our 83rd at Ayresome Park, 87th on Teesside & 115th overall
Blast from the past - 6th Feb 1990
In the zenith cup we travelled to Villa Park for a 1st leg Northern final, 1st division leaders Aston Vila who had thumped Bury 6-0 in the FAC only 3 days before, with the new England golden boy David Platt bagging a brace & on fire of late against struggling second division, patched up Middlesbrough
In the pouring rain the Boro fell behind & what looked like a long, long night, but Bruce Riochs Boro fought back from that setback & took the game to Villa, not only equalizing with a Bernie Slaven strike but scoring a last-minute winner when Mark Brennan smashed a free kick in to the back of the net in front of the Holte end, Boro had won the 1st leg against all the odds 2-1
But it's the FAC, though at home to Brighton didn't go to well with it's the FAC
This will be the 71st meeting between both teams on Teesside, with the following reading not very good
Home fixtures
Won - 24
Drew -18
Lost - 28
Goals scored - 96
Goals against - 104
Represented Boro & Villa
Bruce Rioch, brought to the club by the late, great Willie Maddren, took temporary charge on the 4th March 1986 in a 3-1 home win v Grimsby
Colin Todd
Paul Kerr, 1st cash signing after liquidation, ironically scoring his 1st Boro goal & the winner at the Holte end September 1987
Dean Glover
Mark Burke
Adama Toure
Kevin Poole
Lee Turnbull
Pat Heard
Luke Young
Rudy Gestede
Brad Guzan
Finn Azaz – Though he never played a 1st team game for Villa
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Great thread Erimus :bigjack :klippety:
All I have to say about this game is Villa will go through the Boro like a shredder on an old tree especially if they try and play it out from the keeper . A game to start hoofing it up the park they not for the quality to play it through Villa it will end in disaster after 3 or 4 passes.
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Cheers Lurpak 👍
I would say Villa are slightly better than Brighton were when we played them last season in the FAC 3rd round & they certainly put us to the sword
Great post Ezza lad!
Boro 0-5 villains
Great write up as always Erimus 👍
Unfortunately I think that Villa will be too sharp for us. We saw what Brighton did to us. Going for 3-1 to Villa.
Quote from: RiversideRifle on January 05, 2024, 09:36:21 AMGreat post Ezza lad!
Boro 0-5 villains
Cheers rifle
TBH, if they turn up you couldnt argue against a beating like that, their manager has done such a superb job, in fact, every game Villa play & compete at the right end of the league makes Gerrard look as bad a manager as he actually is
Quote from: Smoggers51 on January 05, 2024, 09:38:37 AMGreat write up as always Erimus 👍
Unfortunately I think that Villa will be too sharp for us. We saw what Brighton did to us. Going for 3-1 to Villa.
Cheers Smoggers51
BORO 1 VILE 4 🙄🙄🙄
AND TOM GLOVER TO HAVE A MARE....🙄🙄🙄
Excellent stats as usual Erimus lad
I was at that game at Villa park in the pissing rain....what a game that was
Not too long back Boro and Villa were scrapping with one another seemingly every season....how things have changed
Can't see us getting anything from this one like
Boro 1 Villa 2
UTB
Been to villa a fair few times but the one that sticks out is the one where Tuncay beat them by himself
Quote from: RiversideRifle on January 05, 2024, 10:13:00 AMBeen to villa a fair few times but the one that sticks out is the one where Tuncay beat them by himself
ZDS Semi-Final for me.
18 year old on a bus full of lads and then getting soaked in the Away end.
I think we'll really struggle with this one
Boro 5 Villa 0
Quote from: TommyDickfingers on January 05, 2024, 10:17:18 AMQuote from: RiversideRifle on January 05, 2024, 10:13:00 AMBeen to villa a fair few times but the one that sticks out is the one where Tuncay beat them by himself
ZDS Semi-Final for me.
18 year old on a bus full of lads and then getting soaked in the Away end.
I think we'll really struggle with this one
Boro 5 Villa 0
Yer must be owld as fuck you tommy lad :rudi:
Boro 2 - 3 Villa
Quote from: TommyDickfingers on January 05, 2024, 10:17:18 AMQuote from: RiversideRifle on January 05, 2024, 10:13:00 AMBeen to villa a fair few times but the one that sticks out is the one where Tuncay beat them by himself
ZDS Semi-Final for me.
18 year old on a bus full of lads and then getting soaked in the Away end.
I think we'll really struggle with this one
Boro 5 Villa 0
😁👍
Like a few others I've been to Villa a few times ,the first time was 1970 when they beat us 2-0 .Bruce Rioch played for them.Travelled there with 9 lads in my mates Bedford van.Now I travel in comfort to away games 😂
Quote from: RiversideRifle on January 05, 2024, 10:21:38 AMQuote from: TommyDickfingers on January 05, 2024, 10:17:18 AMQuote from: RiversideRifle on January 05, 2024, 10:13:00 AMBeen to villa a fair few times but the one that sticks out is the one where Tuncay beat them by himself
ZDS Semi-Final for me.
18 year old on a bus full of lads and then getting soaked in the Away end.
I think we'll really struggle with this one
Boro 5 Villa 0
Yer must be owld as fuck you tommy lad :rudi:
Still one of the youngest on here !!
Great write up again Erimus
Mighty Reds 0-3 Villa
Another top match thread Erimus.
:bigjack
0-28
:rav:
Quote from: LIDDLE_TOWERS999 (MODERATOR) on January 05, 2024, 09:46:01 AMBORO 1 VILE 4 🙄🙄🙄
AND TOM GLOVER TO HAVE A MARE....🙄🙄🙄
If he has to have a bad game then this is one for me
"As David v Goliath games go this is up there" Eh?
No offence Erimus74 but we're not in the 4th Divison yet!
Quote from: Bud Wiser on January 05, 2024, 02:59:12 PM"As David v Goliath games go this is up there" Eh?
No offence Erimus74 but we're not in the 4th Divison yet!
True Bud, but I'm looking at the players that will be available to us, compared to who they could put out, we had a strong squad last season & couldn't contain Brighton, I know we done a number on Spurs but again, a strongish Boro team, just think we'll be so weak tomorrow that it'll seem a mountain to climb
Maybe David v Goliath was a bit OTT
Quote from: erimus74 on January 05, 2024, 03:23:11 PMQuote from: Bud Wiser on January 05, 2024, 02:59:12 PM"As David v Goliath games go this is up there" Eh?
No offence Erimus74 but we're not in the 4th Divison yet!
True Bud, but I'm looking at the players that will be available to us, compared to who they could put out, we had a strong squad last season & couldn't contain Brighton, I know we done a number on Spurs but again, a strongish Boro team, just think we'll be so weak tomorrow that it'll seem a mountain to climb
Maybe David v Goliath was a bit OTT
I don't think they'll be at full strength either. We could have more than a fighting chance but thats up to our predictable manager. Start with a back three of VDB, Fry & Clarke with Jones at right wing-back, Engel at left wing-back (where he can cause less damage defensively) and partner Latte-Lath & Coburn up front.
Unfortunately, Carrick won't entertain anything like that, so when the shit does hit the fan he'll stick to his tried & trusted formula of... switching left-backs! That'll bamboozal 'em!!
All of a sudden your David v Goliath analogy isn't so far fetched after all.
Quote from: Johnny Thunder on January 05, 2024, 12:24:51 PMAnother top match thread Erimus.
:bigjack
Cheers Johnny
0-28
:rav:
Just read on the evening gazette site that Hackney, Crooks & Lath should be available for selection tomorrow, with Forss & O'Brien not far behind, could they be available v Chelsea?
9-2
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JONES TO START IN GOAL....I WOULD PLAY THE KIDS....W3 HAVE NO CHANCE OF WINNING THIS GAME OR THIS CUP....
SAVE THE BEST FIT PLAYERS WE HAVE FOR CHELSEA ON TUESDAY....WE HAVE MORE CHANCE OF REACHING WEMBLEY IN THAT CUP 👍💪💪💪💪💪💪💪👍😍
Forgot about the excellent defensive duo we signed from Villa
McClaren brought in both Gareth Southgate & Ugo Ehiogu two outstanding signings by Steve Mc, putting together a team that lifted silverware & got us into europe
Gareth as captain, lifted our league cup winning trophy & Ugo (RIP) who in the final moments of the final, denied Bolton a last minute equaliser when he throw himself into a rocket shot from a Bolton player, which would have nettled in the back of our net & heavens knows, extra time & penalties
One of my favourites, the Billy Ashcroft subersub game.
Suprised (not) Man Utd away v Wigan is on monday live match, borrriiing
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Quote from: Bud Wiser on January 05, 2024, 03:43:10 PMQuote from: erimus74 on January 05, 2024, 03:23:11 PMQuote from: Bud Wiser on January 05, 2024, 02:59:12 PM"As David v Goliath games go this is up there" Eh?
No offence Erimus74 but we're not in the 4th Divison yet!
True Bud, but I'm looking at the players that will be available to us, compared to who they could put out, we had a strong squad last season & couldn't contain Brighton, I know we done a number on Spurs but again, a strongish Boro team, just think we'll be so weak tomorrow that it'll seem a mountain to climb
Maybe David v Goliath was a bit OTT
I don't think they'll be at full strength either. We could have more than a fighting chance but thats up to our predictable manager. Start with a back three of VDB, Fry & Clarke with Jones at right wing-back, Engel at left wing-back (where he can cause less damage defensively) and partner Latte-Lath & Coburn up front.
Unfortunately, Carrick won't entertain anything like that, so when the shit does hit the fan he'll stick to his tried & trusted formula of... switching left-backs! That'll bamboozal 'em!!
All of a sudden your David v Goliath analogy isn't so far fetched after all.
out of interest at what level have you managed at?
Obviously Premier League at misery, I am asking about football.
Does Carrick have you on fast call?
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Team Lids, rumour that Rogers cant play tuesday night, which is a shame, along with Greenwood, awful so far, rest Howson
Not sure Erimus but I think Rogers can't play on Tuesday because of his yellow cards.Hope I'm wrong about that mate.
Quote from: Smoggers51 on January 06, 2024, 02:57:32 PMNot sure Erimus but I think Rogers can't play on Tuesday because of his yellow cards.Hope I'm wrong about that mate.
As if we wernt weak enough Smoggers
0-3 , our eggs are on tues
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Hackney back, fingers crossed he comes through ok
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CAPTAIN AS WELL 🤔🤔🤔
That was an excellent performance there, Balarsar & Clarke are exceptional
Barlasar is a good technical player, his downfall is instructions from Carrick
Mention to Glover since he came in, so goid we've not missed Dieng
Its going to get harder in the 2nd half as we tire but credit to Carrick & his team for a great 1st half performance
WE DONE WELL FIRST HALF AND GLOVER HAS PLAYED WELL UP TO NOW 😉
Come on Boro!
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Keeper again, well done Glover
Playing well everyone
HUge plusses on that performance
Quote from: Gingerpig on January 06, 2024, 07:20:27 PMHUge plusses on that performance
Fantastic performance, Carrick should be proud of everyone of his players
Cannot fault anyone despite the defeat was expecting to be walloped but a great team performance next game just as hard
Glover MOTM
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should a stuck villa on me bet bump it up a bit more .
An excellent performance, Michael Carrick must be rightly proud of his team, look at the difference of subs introduced from both teams
Bottom line, we've been decimated with injuries this season, yet we fought Villa toe to toe for 90 minutes & still only 3 points off playoffs
Thought Carricks subs were spot on too
engel was v good as left Centre half too ...as were other s
clarke
barlaser
bangura
rogers
A really good team performance. I thought Clarke was immense, it's like having a new signing
Quote from: New Division on January 06, 2024, 07:59:47 PMA really good team performance. I thought Clarke was immense, it's like having a new signing
Hes also a good CB whose calm & can play a good ball, hopefully his injuries are behind him
Played well,
Well done Lad's didn't deserve to lose
🐾
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should a stuck villa on me bet bump it up a bit more .
You is after spending some of them here winnings Mr Crocky?
I has got just the thing for you.
These are NOT available in the store.
As rare as visitors to a Captain Cook museum these Muthas
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Have a little tug on that cord and listen to the cacophony of Horseshit, these are truly a one off.
Ya know why the moon's got holes in it?
Just take a luck at them paws yo, ya know what I'm saying?. . .
PM for special deal.
*Don't let none of these knuckledragging racialists know though, keep it schtum Bro*
Might even throw a Harry Vega's greatest sonnet's (signed by the bard himself) in too
Quote from: AtomicDog on January 06, 2024, 08:14:18 PMPlayed well,
Well done Lad's didn't deserve to lose
🐾
Great game and shows potential. If only it wasn't for the disaster of a start to the season.
Quote from: Steboro on January 06, 2024, 08:48:47 PMQuote from: AtomicDog on January 06, 2024, 08:14:18 PMPlayed well,
Well done Lad's didn't deserve to lose
🐾
Great game and shows potential. If only it wasn't for the disaster of a start to the season.
F me we agree, I need an Ovaltine. I still think we will be in the top 6.
Quote from: Blott on January 06, 2024, 09:26:56 PMQuote from: Steboro on January 06, 2024, 08:48:47 PMQuote from: AtomicDog on January 06, 2024, 08:14:18 PMPlayed well,
Well done Lad's didn't deserve to lose
🐾
Great game and shows potential. If only it wasn't for the disaster of a start to the season.
F me we agree, I need an Ovaltine. I still think we will be in the top 6.
Mind, you've been positive from the beginning of the season & upto our poor winless run, I would like to think with everyone fit we will be good enough to mount a serious challenge for the top 6
Quote from: erimus74 on January 06, 2024, 09:40:18 PMQuote from: Blott on January 06, 2024, 09:26:56 PMQuote from: Steboro on January 06, 2024, 08:48:47 PMQuote from: AtomicDog on January 06, 2024, 08:14:18 PMPlayed well,
Well done Lad's didn't deserve to lose
🐾
Great game and shows potential. If only it wasn't for the disaster of a start to the season.
F me we agree, I need an Ovaltine. I still think we will be in the top 6.
Mind, you've been positive from the beginning of the season & upto our poor winless run, I would like to think with everyone fit we will be good enough to mount a serious challenge for the top 6
I reckon play offs will be achieved and if we play like today it's a very good shout to go up.
Gotta watch the Chelsea match from my work desk 🙄 at least I can get away with it I suppose.
Proud of that performance yesterday we did well against a very good premier league side
It was fucking freezing in the ground like
Even more excited for the Chelsea game now as well
I'll be in The Pig before that one if anyone wants a good slippering
UTB
Quote from: erimus74 on January 06, 2024, 07:24:51 PMGlover MOTM
HE MUST READ THIS BOARD AS I SAID H3 WAS GONNA HAVE A MARE :rudi:
REVERSE PHSCHOLOGY 😉😉😉
Eh? It was a dire 1st half.
I dont get this "well played" and "unlucky" palaver.
Happy with getting beat?
Our keeper got MOTM! Not a striker or defender! THE KEEPER!
That alone shows how lacklustre we were at times.
Glover stopped it being 3/4-0!
Would it all be "jolly hockey sticks" if it had been 4-0?........
And i hate fluffy white clouds, newborn lambs and fucking flowers!!
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Quote from: Nekder (Kenny) on January 07, 2024, 08:47:54 AMEh? It was a dire 1st half.
I dont get this "well played" and "unlucky" palaver.
Happy with getting beat?
Our keeper got MOTM! Not a striker or defender! THE KEEPER!
That alone shows how lacklustre we were at times.
Do you even know who we were playing?
They're 2nd in the premier league
We've got bigger fish to fry. Getting our squad back for a start and hopefully making a push for the play offs
The last thing we needed was a replay
And the game on Tuesday is a much bigger occasion, semi final and all that
Obviously a lot of Boro fans felt the same way, which was reflected in the attendance
It is what it is as they say, At one time the crowds used to sing "Stevie Gibson is king " at least 10 or more times during a match I heard it once last night :diego: The glory day's under Brian Robson are long gone since then if were all honest it's been down hill. He just doesn't have the wedge to compete at top level . it is what it is :bigjack
So that Villa were not there for the taking last night?
Would rather have BEAT the 2nd in the PL than LOST to them.
What would a victory of done for everybody's morale? Heading into the Chelsea game after beating 2nd?
And it always comes back to 1 word.
MONEY.
A cup run brings in a nice wallop.
In schools they parrot "Its the taking part that counts". "There are no 2nd places only winners".
Thats why we have an upcoming generation that are as wet as water.
First off we're a midtable Championship team, at the back end of an injury crises, Villa are going great in the PL, with one defeat since November
Did Villa expect us to just lay over for them!
If we were to go gungho Vila would just have picked us off, regardless of us been under pressure for long spells of the game they wernt good enough to score, our defending was excellent & keeper stood firm, thats the main part of the game
Football is about 2 formations, trying to score & stopping the opposition from scoring, we did our side of it fantastically well
When the game kicked off Villa had possession keeping the ball for long spells, going down the right, unsuccessful, then went down the left, unsuccessful, we were doing our job, then Boro slowly got in to the game & the little triangles all over the pitch was lovely to see
The players will be gutted they lost out to a top PL form team to a freak of a goal, as things stand we didnt deserve to lose in such an ugly fashion
Of course I'd rather we won
We gave a good account of ourselves and weren't embarrassed
On to the next game...much bigger event that one
UTB
KENNY 😁😁😁
STOP BEING A......
DAFCUN...
:rudi: :peopleseyebrow: :sid:
What is better for a mid table champo side than a good cup run?
Granted i will concede to a spirited fighting performance.
But Erimus said "2 formations" "stopping them scoring and us scoring".
Can you honestly saw last night we really looked like scoring? 1 or 2 scrambles maybe.
But my point remains.
If their keeper had got MOTM i would be more happier with the result. The fact our keeper was MOTM shows the frailties at the back.
Quote from: tunstall on January 07, 2024, 09:31:32 AMOf course I'd rather we won
We gave a good account of ourselves and weren't embarrassed
On to the next game...much bigger event that one
UTB
Spot on 👍
A manager manages his team as best as he could, thought Carrick got it right
Villa started out with a strong first eleven, we on the other hand, are down to the bare bones, we tired at the end when changing personnel
The difference, they brought on even bigger players who cost millions with goals in all 3 players, we brought on squad players, who wouldnt even make the bench if for this injury crises
So. Nekder the angry aint that popular i see!
I thought i would of been "called out" by now.
In "my head" there is no bigger Boro fan on this forum than me.
I have read some "sad" comments online about the commitment of some of the Boros fanbase.
I would give my right bollock to able to go to every game home let alone cups and aways.
But i simply cant afford tickets and travel.
So i "open" and pay for a board for Boro fans to chat about all things Boro. And if you notice i do not normally get involved with the Boro threads.
Why should my commitment as a Boro fan be called into question because i cant afford to go and watch my team?
Or is just paying and attending matches the real measure of a fan?
There are some fans out there that were moaning last week 'cos Chelsea was not sold out.
When pointed out it might be financial it was poo pooed. "We should get behind our team".
Some fans just simply cannot afford to attend.
Or has the cost of living crisis finished and nobody told me?
PHEW!!
:alf:
Totally agree with everything you said Erimus,on the concourse prematch the talk was let's hope we don't embarrass ourselves.At my half time pint it switched to we might do this.We played with commitment and heart and remember Emery had to bring his big guns on to see us off.Also don't forget we were playing a side second in the PL who have only lost twice in 20 games.Bring on Chelsea !! UTMB!!!
Top punting Crocky lad.
:money: :money: :money: :money:
Boro were dire.
5 shots with 1 on target.
QPR had a go against Bournemouth
Stoke had a go against Brighton.
We did fuck all.
The gaps in the crowd was disheartening.
Chelsea will wallop us on Tuesday.
Quote from: Ravishing Rick Rude (Moderator) on January 07, 2024, 12:52:42 PMBoro were dire.
5 shots with 1 on target.
QPR had a go against Bournemouth
Stoke had a go against Brighton.
We did fuck all.
The gaps in the crowd was disheartening.
Chelsea will wallop us on Tuesday.
I think you are wrong with every statement.
Quote from: Blott on January 07, 2024, 12:59:22 PMQuote from: Ravishing Rick Rude (Moderator) on January 07, 2024, 12:52:42 PMBoro were dire.
5 shots with 1 on target.
QPR had a go against Bournemouth
Stoke had a go against Brighton.
We did fuck all.
The gaps in the crowd was disheartening.
Chelsea will wallop us on Tuesday.
I think you are wrong with every statement.
Prove every statement wrong
Quote from: Ravishing Rick Rude (Moderator) on January 07, 2024, 12:52:42 PMBoro were dire.
5 shots with 1 on target.
QPR had a go against Bournemouth
Stoke had a go against Brighton.
We did fuck all.
The gaps in the crowd was disheartening.
Chelsea will wallop us on Tuesday.
That's the spirit
Daft cunt
Quote from: Ravishing Rick Rude (Moderator) on January 07, 2024, 01:43:47 PMQuote from: Blott on January 07, 2024, 12:59:22 PMQuote from: Ravishing Rick Rude (Moderator) on January 07, 2024, 12:52:42 PMBoro were dire.
5 shots with 1 on target.
QPR had a go against Bournemouth
Stoke had a go against Brighton.
We did fuck all.
The gaps in the crowd was disheartening.
Chelsea will wallop us on Tuesday.
I think you are wrong with every statement.
Prove every statement wrong
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Quote from: Nekder (Kenny) on January 07, 2024, 08:47:54 AMEh? It was a dire 1st half.
I dont get this "well played" and "unlucky" palaver.
Happy with getting beat?
Our keeper got MOTM! Not a striker or defender! THE KEEPER!
That alone shows how lacklustre we were at times.
Hallelujah! And there was me beginning think I was in a minority of one. :morgan:
We were outplayed from the first minute to the last but all I'm hearing/reading is
'good performance', 'unlucky', 'deserved something from the game'.We deserved fuck all!
Sure, the intensity and work rate of the players can't be faulted. My mate Mr Carrick even played with a back three. Well, for the first 60 minutes anyway, but we never laid a glove on them - weakened team or not.
The small club mentality of some of our 'fans' is breathtaking.
Quote from: Blott on January 07, 2024, 12:59:22 PMQuote from: Ravishing Rick Rude (Moderator) on January 07, 2024, 12:52:42 PMBoro were dire.
5 shots with 1 on target.
QPR had a go against Bournemouth
Stoke had a go against Brighton.
We did fuck all.
The gaps in the crowd was disheartening.
Chelsea will wallop us on Tuesday.
I think you are wrong with every statement.
And I think you should stick to enthralling us how you single-handedly took on big hitting FMTTM intellectual colossus, Corkeigh the Cat, and lived to tell the tale. So best leave the football talk to us big boys.
I have never suggested I am intelligent, all evidence proves I am not. Taking on a bigot like CtC even you could cope with.
How is life of misery going? Again I never say I know anything about football, I leave it to self styled experts like you.
I go to games to watch the Boro, not to worry about 442, VAR, your beloved in the hole or false CF.
Buddy there you are
Haven't seen you since we last lost a game
I think if we had opened up and had a go at Villa we'd have been thumped three or four nil
We played it just right I think, and it didn't go for us
I'd be interested to see the difference in money between the two starting 11s....and people think we should be beating them
Couldn't make it up
After constantly hearing comments regarding Sunderlands very young team I was wondering the average ages between them & the Boro's, a poster on oneboro replied & guess what, we have a younger team
Sunderlands startling linup yesterday average age was 23.5, ours was 23.2
Their oldest players were 30 & 29, ours were 27 & 26
Another thing that never gets mentioned
Carrick and the players come out of that with a lot of credit.
:bigjack
Quote from: TerryCochranesSocks on January 08, 2024, 09:26:00 AMCarrick and the players come out of that with a lot of credit.
:bigjack
Apparently you can't take credit or any positives from a defeat mate....
Some people obviously still live in a black and white world
UTB
Quote from: tunstall on January 08, 2024, 09:57:13 AMQuote from: TerryCochranesSocks on January 08, 2024, 09:26:00 AMCarrick and the players come out of that with a lot of credit.
:bigjack
Apparently you can't take credit or any positives from a defeat mate....
Some people obviously still live in a black and white world
UTB
Was proud of the lads me it was a great performance and very disciplined
I thought we set up really well, kept our shape & stopped one of the best, at present, PL, time & time again
Some people in the media & maybe some of our fans, think we were good enough to go toe to toe attacking wise with Villa, 5 goals conceded later on then realise it was a bad idea
Reading some comments on a Villa site about us been rubbish, crap, parking the bus etc, shows there lack of knowledge, what we did was a game plan that was well executed, worked perfectly & frustrated Villa throughout, basically they wernt good enough on the day to just play around us & score at will
Tomorrow night will be another massive test