Match Thread Middlesbrough vs Coventry City Play off Semi final 2nd leg Match Thread - Wednesday 17th May (9 Viewers)

mmttww · May 17, 2023

Give the ball away less in our own half and be more decisive when we make chances and we'll win this. Easier said than done, but we're well in it. Doyle might be worth replacing with Panzo if he can't sort his passing out, now he's booked. Kelly needs to up it for me as well or I'd give Eccles a shot but probably not while it's level.

jordan210 · May 17, 2023

mark82 said:
We've still not had a shot on target.

we only need one

Grendel · May 17, 2023

Refs doing fine everyone is in his face

From a neutral view it’s a dull game - it’s a chess match compared to last night - both teams are not wanting to concede first

Hamer and Gyokeres need to get on top of their back line and we have a real chance

Evo1883 · May 17, 2023

mark82 said:
We've still not had a shot on target.

To be fair mark they've had 2 shots on target in a game and a half but less overall shots... it's a close game

Covkid1968# · May 17, 2023

Sky_Blue_Daz said:
My round

Too late mate… had to go and get one

larry_david · May 17, 2023

CovLad94 said:
Got to test the keeper, anything could happen

2 cov following in, 3 defenders, you absolutely smash it across goal. This is the play off semi final second leg, you may only get one chance!!

Otis · May 17, 2023

covhead1 said:
I think we've been OK in patches and not good enough in others.
I still got the feeling this is going to end in a penalty shootout!

Yep, I have already dialled the first two 9's.

Il Pirata · May 17, 2023

Saddlebrains said:
Mcnair has pocketed Vik 3 games straight

Always a bit easier when Vik is controlling the ball like Kevin Kyle.

skyblu3sk · May 17, 2023

Both teams playing well and fecking hell is this close. Come on Sky blues find a moment of genius.

kg82 · May 17, 2023

I’m absolutely sick with nerves.

Danceswithhorses · May 17, 2023

Still anyone's game...we look more like we usually are as a team in this formation..ok not many chances, but the defence has been pretty solid.
Fancy us to nick one here.

steve101 · May 17, 2023

Thought Doyle was a little nervy to start but was impressed with how assured everyone else was. Like the way we are playing it quickly across the back too.

pipkin73 · May 17, 2023

McFadz MOM so far for me, covered everyone and done his own job.
We often play out a 0-0 first half and then go for it more second half.
Middlesbrough have a great record of scoring first 15mins of the second half so let's come back out,
keep it tight and then go for it.
Gyorkeres has to try some shit housery and draw fouls from the 2 booked players,
you know they are going to try it with Hamer.
Come on City, we can do this.

skyblu3sk · May 17, 2023

Saddlebrains said:
Mcnair has pocketed Vik 3 games straight

shmmeee · May 17, 2023

jordan210 said:
we only need one

We don’t even need that #TeamNoGoalPromotion #TeamPens

TomRad85 · May 17, 2023

Boro been better but its clear they struggle to break us down. Need to continue to frustrate them and be clinical at the other end.

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Sky Blue Harry H · May 17, 2023

What we do seem to have done is spread doubt into the Boro crowd and players, I thought we might crumble if we conceded an early goal . We didn't and have played with belief. Players haven't hidden and are giving their all - that's all we ask for as fans.

Briles · May 17, 2023

Mcnair yellow could be pivotal. Gotta stand off more now. I cant cope though. If I die during the second half can someone delete my browser history. Ta

Otis · May 17, 2023

steve101 said:
Thought Doyle was a little nervy to start but was impressed with how assured everyone else was. Like the way we are playing it quickly across the back too.

Yes, defence has done well. McNally has been a bit sloppy with his distribution though. Bidwell and McFadzean have stood out.

The CableGuy · May 17, 2023

mark82 said:
We've still not had a shot on target.

Our xG is slightly higher than Boro's so far. Happy with the performance, we just need to be ruthless when chances come.

AFCCOVENTRY · May 17, 2023

Main threat is Giles and his balls into the box. Just saw a stat that 40% of their attacks coming down the left flank.

Fysnkysc · May 17, 2023

procdoc said:
Nothing wrong with our intensity

There is when it comes to closing them down, they have had 10/15 balls into the box from Giles

SIR ERNIE · May 17, 2023

Boro will definitely be targeting our players on yellow.

skyblu3sk · May 17, 2023

TomRad85 said:
Boro been better but its clear they struggle to break us down. Need to continue to frustrate them and be clinical at the other end.

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Have they been? I couldn't call it!

shmmeee · May 17, 2023

Grendel said:
we have a real chance

napolimp · May 17, 2023

SIR ERNIE said:
Boro will definitely be targeting our players on yellow.

I don't think the ref will want to send anyone off.

The Philosopher · May 17, 2023

Packing the midfield has changed the dynamics.

Just need a break for Gyok

ptr · May 17, 2023

This second half is really going to be a battle of tactics and managerial decisions. Who holds their nerve? They won’t be comfortable with McNair on a yellow nor will we with Doyle.

Do we go for it and send Esbrand in an attacking role or do we send on an Eccles or a Godden to keep our shape?

If it was up to me, wouldn’t have a fucking clue. In Robins we trust.

The CableGuy · May 17, 2023

SIR ERNIE said:
Boro will definitely be targeting our players on yellow.

Then we target McNair.

hamil99 · May 17, 2023

The yellow for McNair could be pivotal, but I'm sure they would say the same about Hamers.

Such an even game. It felt, by far, the longest half of football this season.

steve101 · May 17, 2023

ptr said:
This second half is really going to be a battle of tactics and managerial decisions. Who holds their nerve? They won’t be comfortable with McNair on a yellow nor will we with Doyle.

Do we go for it and send Esbrand in an attacking role or do we send on an Eccles or a Godden to keep our shape?

If it was up to me, wouldn’t have a fucking clue. In Robins we trust.

If Wilson-Esbrand comes on, l would be inclined to keep Bidwell on and take Doyle off

The CableGuy · May 17, 2023

Good start!

Paul Anthony · May 17, 2023

Trying too many passes, someone needs to just have a go.

mark82 · May 17, 2023

Surely handball by Giles?

Sick Boy · May 17, 2023

Just fecking shoot!!

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