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  1. Great_Expectations

    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    Disappointing in every aspect. The negative tactics and performance would be fine if they’d have resulted in a draw/victory. Things are not looking great but let’s not all lose our heads. There are positives to be taken still and once MR has decided on his strongest team/everyone is available...
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    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    Walker didn’t look sharp pre Covid either, which is disappointing.
  3. Great_Expectations

    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    Stupid goal to give away. Poor from Walker to lose the ball needlessly there and potentially from one of the defenders too but couldn’t see as cameras were too slow. Massively frustrating.
  4. Great_Expectations

    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    Disagree with those who say we can’t compete footballing wise. We have spells each game where we prove we can. Granted they’re spells, but it evidences the ability is there. Not a hater, but it’s been massively unfortunate Shipley has been the person on the ball for many of our better chances...
  5. Great_Expectations

    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    The constant long balls to an isolated Godden are frustrating. He’s working hard and I like him, but if we are going long doesn’t it make sense to give Biamou a go alongside him or Walker and/or COH at 10 to run behind. Shipley off the pace big time this half.
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    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    Positives; Looked solid Ostigard and Hamer improve the tram Negatives Minimal attacking intent Lack of options/available/anything from the two AM’s It’s a solid base to build from, and I think second half we’ll go for it, probably from 60 minutes if not immediately. Definitely think we can...
  7. Great_Expectations

    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    I think we’ll see a different performance second half. At least I hope we will. McFadzean has been excellent again.
  8. Great_Expectations

    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    Disagree re Allen, I think he’s been poor in possession and offered nothing offensively (nor has Shipley). And I like Allen as a player, but he’s not adding anything. Ostigard has been great though.
  9. Great_Expectations

    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    Not sure how Ostigard got away with that.
  10. Great_Expectations

    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    We look poor, no style or pattern to our play again. And very defensive with too much respect given to the opposition. Im hoping it part of our tactic; allow them to have the play, don’t concede and come out all guns blazing second half when they’re tired. Allen and Shipley offering nothing in...
  11. Great_Expectations

    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    Yea, I dunno. I’ve got a pass to watch the whole game uninterrupted while my partner watches both kids, and I have a load of nice beers in the fridge.
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    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    I’m even sort of looking forward to witnessing some of the melt downs as soon as things go wrong or McFadzean/Godden/Shipley/Giles make a mistake.
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    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    Even though I’m apprehensive, I’m still weirdly looking forward it.....
  14. Great_Expectations

    Match Thread Middlesbrough

    Sweepstake on what time the Robins out threads will start tonight? In all seriousness as with all games this season, I think we have a chance if we play with confidence and play our football. Unfortunately that if is getting bigger and bigger. The players have been disappointing and frustrating...
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    Match Thread Swansea Match Thread

    Appreciate some of the negativity and apprehension on here based on the last few games, but equally there’s been glimpses we are capable of competing at this level. Including last game - and I don’t agree with the whole Brentford took their foot off the gas argument, it’s lazy and purposefully...
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    Finally settled!...........

    Due to buy a ‘project’ house with my ex; perfect area, and an absolute bargain but we split up a week before completion. Completely changed tactics and fairly impromptu bought on my own off plan. As did the girl I was sort of seeing at the time. Mine was built before hers and she moved in...
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    Match Thread Brentford Match Thread

    Pleased we’ve shown some fight the last 15 or so. Hopefully it’ll give some belief to the players that when they step up they can compete. As someone else said earlier when we first went 0-2 down it was very much heads down.
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    Match Thread Brentford Match Thread

    Fair play to McCallum he’s done really well since coming on, especially out of position. I’d prefer him there to Pask. Can’t be good for Pasks confidence playing at RWB and struggling.
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    Match Thread Brentford Match Thread

    Why are we taking a striker off for Shipley. Surely it’s best to at least go for it, rather than hold onto a 0-2 defeat. So frustrating, if we were 0-2 down after 30 minutes then it’s unfortunately justified, but to be 2 down so quickly into the second half after we had started to pick it up...
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    Match Thread Brentford Match Thread

    Shipley coming on. Hopefully for Allen (who I like but has been wasteful on the ball).
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