Boro v Sheff Utd match thread

[erimus74]

Sir Bruce Rioch once said, never check the league tables till after 10 games, well its now 10 games & we look way off promotion challengers

Well, what can we say, another poor performance on Saturday

Bristol City were as bad as we've seen from any opposing team that's came to the Riverside this season, they had no outlet just clearing the ball, Boro pressed & pressed & as per this season missed gilt edged chances, which we had a few, some really good chances to open the scoring but again, as what's happened time & time & time again this season, we failed so miserably in front of goal.

We started on the front foot with a couple of shots across the goal, Azaz could/should have hit the target, ELL could/should have hit the target, those go in & after 15/20 minutes its game over & how many can we score

Bristol City were desperately trying to keep the Boro out, it just seemed a matter of time before we hit the back of the net, but again, our usual inept display in front of goal brought the same pattern that has dogged us throughout the season, we miss opportunities, we then start to drop back, concede possession & what's happened time & this season we concede with our defence at sea, our confidence drops, Carrick makes changes to late, we don't pick up the tempo & the game just fizzles out in to a nonevent, consisting of a defeat, repeat & rinse

We seem to be wasting more time passing between Dieng & the back players than the opposition players who 'feign' injury

Sheffield United, who occupy 4th place on 19 points lost their unbeaten record in their previous game 2-0 away to Leeds  are up next, with our ex-boss Wilder in the dugout, they didn't look to go at Elland road but you can bet you bottom dollar they won't be as poor against us. Boro sitting in 9th place 4 points off a top 6 slot

We can blame Carrick, we can say we're blame missing Dank's, but neither of those two are responsible for Azaz missing chances against Watford & not hitting the target on Saturday, or ELL, who I really like, missing chances this season, no a big part of our loss is down with the players on the field

Part of Michael Carrick's management which I don't understand, he kept faith with Edmundson when he deputised for our player of the season Clarke when he was fit to start games yet dropped both Gilbert & Dijksteel who both gave MOTM performances, bringing back Azaz & Ayling

Big changes needed on Wednesday night, Dijksteel, Clarke, McGree, Conway should return, Gilbert not sure how far away he is to full fitness, but when he's available he's in for Azaz's, Michael Carrick has to let players know they have to fight for their place 

This will be the 57th game between both teams on Teesside, with our first ever Boro v Sheff Utd fixture on the 17th October 1891 in a 3-1 home defeat

Home fixtures

Won - 31
Drew - 12
Lost - 13
Goals scored - 109
Goals against – 61


One match that stands out for me was played during our darkest ever period

18th March 1986 – With Boro heading for the dreaded drop & following the sad dismissal of Willie Maddren the board turned to first team coach (not manager back then) Bruce Rioch to step in as temporary manager until they could find a suitable replacement. Bruce immediately accepted & up to the Sheff Utd fixture had been in charge for 3 games (win, loss & draw)
The home evening match against Sheff Utd ended in a 2-1 defeat with Don O'Riordan scoring our consolation goal, which didn't tell half the story, not only did the Boro batter United that night but, the team walked off the field to a standing ovation & the board were so impressed with how the team performed that Bruce was offered the job full time later that night, which he accepted. Boro were magnificent on the night
This was to be Gary Rowell's final appearance in a Boro shirt & a home debut for Colin Cooper, who was named as sub & replaced Gary Gill in the second half for his second Boro appearance.


We recorded our biggest league win v Sheffield United, the world's most expensive footballer opening his account v Sheff Utd & the youngest Boro hat trick goalscorer


Hat tricks or more v Sheff Utd

4th November 1922 Boro winning 4-2 at Ayresome Park when George Elliott scored his 12th & final hat trick. George Elliott became the 10th different Boro player hat trick goalscorer & our 28th to date

18th November 1933 Boro winning 10-3 at Ayresome Park when Robert Bruce scored his one & only Boro hat trick. Robert Bruce  became the clubs 21st different hat trick goalscorer & our 42nd to date

18th November 1933 Boro winning 10-3 at Ayresome Park when George Camsell bagged 4 goals. George Camsell became the 5th different Boro player to score 4 goals in one game & 13th to date

30th April 1949 Boro winning 3-1 at Ayresome Park when James Harnett scored his one & only Boro hat trick. James Harnett became the clubs 28th different hat trick goalscorer & our 59th to date

17th April 1976 Boro winning 3-0 at Ayresome Park when Tony McAndrew scored his one & only Boro hat trick. Super Mac became the clubs 45th different hat trick goalscorer, our 88th & the clubs youngest hat trick goalscorer to date

2nd April 1988 Boro 6 Sheff Utd 0 at Ayresome Park when Stuart Ripley scored his one & only Boro hat trick. Rippers became the clubs 21st different hat trick goalscorer & our 42nd to date


Debuts v Sheff Utd

28th March 1903 Harold Boddington away
25th March 1905 Alf Common who scored the only of the game & our 1st away win for 2 seasons
24th March 1906 William Brawn & Fred Wilcox home
1st September 1909 George Elliott home
19th November 1910 B.Kelly & James Peggie home
15th January 1921 Frank Dowson away
28th September 1946 Joseph Robinson away
16th March 1985 Brian Laws home
20th January 1990 Owen McGee away
7th August 2009 Mark Yates, Danny Coyne & Leroy Lita home
16th January 2010 Chris Killen, Willo Flood & Barry Robson (sent off) away
22nd August 2010 Matthew Kilgannon away
12th August 2017 Lewis Baker home
7th August 2017 Paddy McNair home
14th August 2022 Alex Mowatt home


Represented Boro & Sheff Utd

Barry Robson
Ugo Ehiogu
Jan Aaga Fjortoft
Tony McMahon
Harry Chapman
Martin Crainie
Brian Marwood
John Gannon
Brian Deane
Joe Bolton
Peter Beagrie
Ravel Morrison

Chris Wilder & Neil Warnock managed both teams

C'mon Boro!

[Redsteel (Moderator)]

2-0 Boro

[LIDDLE_TOWERS999]

BORO 0 BLADES 4  🙄🙄🙄🙄

WILDER TO GET PELTERS 👍👍👍

[teamboro]

Great writing Erimus (we are not worthy)
Can't see us winning this one can't see were the goals are coming from with Carrick stubbornly keeping Forss on the bench will he change the team Im not sure
Mighty Reds 0-2 Blades

[Hound]

I fear we'll get walloped.

[erimus74]

Great writing Erimus (we are not worthy)
Can't see us winning this one can't see were the goals are coming from with Carrick stubbornly keeping Forss on the bench will he change the team Im not sure
Mighty Reds 0-2 Blades

Cheers teamboro, 👍

Im going for a typical, untypical Boro & a 3-0 win, 👍

[erimus74]

We need the special one for Wednesday night, another Mark Viduka he tortured Sheff Utd in a cup match at the Riverside a few years back

Love that song

[LIDDLE_TOWERS999]

IM FUCKED IF IM STOPPING UP TILL 4 IN THE MORNING TO WATCH IT NEITHER 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 BUNCH OF USELESS CUNTS       

[Redsteel (Moderator)]

IM FUCKED IF IM STOPPING UP TILL 4 IN THE MORNING TO WATCH IT NEITHER 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 BUNCH OF USELESS CUNTS       

Call yourself a Boro supporter!! 

[TeessideTopgun]

Its gonna "click"

3-0 ELL ⚽️⚽️⚽️


"Medic" 😂

[LIDDLE_TOWERS999]

IM FUCKED IF IM STOPPING UP TILL 4 IN THE MORNING TO WATCH IT NEITHER 👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎👎 BUNCH OF USELESS CUNTS       

Call yourself a Boro supporter!! 

EVEN FUCKING BAM BORO WAS DISGUSTED ON SATURDAY   

[TommyDickfingers]

I'm still recovering from that abject display on Saturday. Lethargic, poor tactically and wrong substitutions at the wrong times. Carrick needs to quickly find a Plan B during a game.

Sheff Utd are flying and I can't see anything but the result below -

Boro 6 Sheff Utd 1

[erimus74]

I'm still recovering from that abject display on Saturday. Lethargic, poor tactically and wrong substitutions at the wrong times. Carrick needs to quickly find a Plan B during a game.

Sheff Utd are flying and I can't see anything but the result below -

Boro 6 Sheff Utd 1

😂👍

[Kippers]

Time to stop pissing about.

1-0 Boro

[Too Much Perspective]

Watching that lot against Leeds the other day, they look bang average.
Glad it's a night game - feels like a long time since we've had one at the Riverside. Get a different 'big match' vibe going and it might give the front line a bit of swagger and focus minds at the back. I think we'll get points from this. 

[erimus74]

Watching that lot against Leeds the other day, they look bang average.
Glad it's a night game - feels like a long time since we've had one at the Riverside. Get a different 'big match' vibe going and it might give the front line a bit of swagger and focus minds at the back. I think we'll get points from this. 

Agree Sheff Utd looked bang average but Bristol City looked even worse,as bad as any team to visit us this season, its not the opposition thats our issue its our inept forwards

Be brave Carrick, make at least 4 changes, grab the bull by the horns & show the Boro faithful that you're not happy with individual performances & the 'big' squad is not only there for injuries /suspensions but players out of form

[erimus74]

https://www.mfc.co.uk/news/2024/october/21/george-mccormick-signs-new-boro-contract/

Another step forward, well done Boro

[fukyu]

Watching that lot against Leeds the other day, they look bang average.
Glad it's a night game - feels like a long time since we've had one at the Riverside. Get a different 'big match' vibe going and it might give the front line a bit of swagger and focus minds at the back. I think we'll get points from this. 

It's Bang average teams are beating us.I knew we weren't automatic promotion candidates,now I'm doubtful about the playoff's.

[erimus74]

Watching that lot against Leeds the other day, they look bang average.
Glad it's a night game - feels like a long time since we've had one at the Riverside. Get a different 'big match' vibe going and it might give the front line a bit of swagger and focus minds at the back. I think we'll get points from this. 

It's Bang average teams are beating us.I knew we weren't automatic promotion candidates,now I'm doubtful about the playoff's.

Unless he addresses our weakness at both ends then I agree, we have no chance of the playoffs

[Clem Fandango]

More hope than expectation..... 2-0 to the Mighty Boro

 

[tunstall]

hopefully Sheff Utd will do us a favour and score an own goal....

we need a change up front

Conway in for ELL (pinning our hopes on him was foolish and hasn't worked - he's not good enough)

play our best defenders

a change in goal wouldn't go amiss either

Boro 1 Them 1

[erimus74]

Jones to start for me

[LIDDLE_TOWERS999]

I HAVE A BAD FEELING ABOUT THIS ONE....SHEFF UTD ONLY LOST ONE AT LEEDS THE OTHER NIGHT WHERE THE LEEDS FANS WHERE RIGHT UP FOR IT AND WILDER GOT TORTURED ALL NIGHT....THE BLADES PLAYED POOR BUT IN THERE OTHER GAMES HAVE BEEN GOOD....IF WE DON'T GET A COUPLE OF EARLY GOALS I CAN SEE US GETTING A DRUBBING LIKE STOKE AT HOME 🙄🙄🙄🙄🙄

[erimus74]

Dieng
Dijksteel
Rav
VDB
Clarke
McCormick

Hackney
Morris

Doak
McGree
Jones

Conway

Seen this team posted on FB, McCormick has to be an improvement on Borges

[Clem Fandango]

Dieng
Dijksteel
Rav
VDB
Clarke
McCormick

Hackney
Morris

Doak
McGree
Jones

Conway

Seen this team posted on FB, McCormick has to be an improvement on Borges

12 players. 

That's ballsy but it might just do it.