Middlesbrough (H) Match Thread

[foxes_rule1978]

I’m going to be positive here, if we can get an early goal in the second half, we could get another couple 

[Lionator]

Just now, HybridFox said:

Far more clinical and hungry than us. Sort of complacency that will get us relegated next year

Play like this and we’ll be playing in this league next year

[Supergray22]

This is the worst case scenario. Pushed hard at the start and didn’t take our chances. They hit us hard on the break break playing our high line and now they will sit back. We just need a sharp start and a goal will start to make them worry. Little point going defensive now as we need that early goal. I can see Vardy coming on after 15 and Yunis for Praet. Still time. 

[Jobyfox]

1 minute ago, Aus Fox said:

I just still don’t feel like we will lose this game. Hit them hard early in the second and watch them roll over.

4-2 win incoming 

Aren't you the same bloke who predicted Plymouth 3 - Leeds 3 ? 

[Dahnsouff]

*** Plan B alert ***

[Pliskin]

1 minute ago, Aus Fox said:

What on earth is this post? Genuine shit the bed stuff? 
For the record, even if your prediction comes true, we lost back to back to these same two teams earlier in the season and then went on to increase our lead.

Some massive overreactions today in this thread. It’s like some of you enjoy us losing so you can get back to where you feel most comfortable.

Not at all. There’s a lot of people who think us winning the league is a full gone conclusion, but at this stage of the season, two defeats back to back like this can be extremely damaging. It will also give the chasing pack hope. The problem is, we’re well capable of a ridiculous collapse, Enzo has done an incredible job, but there’s still a hit of last season in this team. 
 

I actually want us to piss it, I want us to beat readings record with ease, but I now fear that we will be dragged into a bit of a fight. I’m hearing a lot of people suggesting Boro are a good side, they’re ****ing mid table shit, this is a game we should be winning, and striding away at the top of the table. 
 

[NaijaFox]

6 minutes ago, ozleicester said:

seriously, this is indefensible... boring , bad and losing.

Unless they step up in the 2nd half and actuslly play with intent instead of zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz..... oops sorry my post is nearly as boring as...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz

[Vazman]

5 minutes ago, Daggers said:

When we score our first they’ll get shaky. When the equaliser hits the net they’ll fall apart. 
 

We will absolutely win this. 

Hope your right.

[Larry_LCFC]

Mavididi off seems a strange one though. If there's one thing we lack sometimes in these situations, it's creativity 

[Tuna]

Cannon on the left, interesting

[trugerkem]

Surprised Mavididi got 45 minutes … ayling was playing in slippers and had a pipe on the go 

[ozleicester]

1 minute ago, urban.spaceman said:

So.... we playing well?

same as usual, but not scored this time.. so no excuses for the boring shit

[Tielemans63]

Mavididi getting hooked. He was pretty poor, but I'm still surprised 

[egg_fried_rice]

Cannon on for Mav. Unexpected!

[trabuch]

This is definitely a plan B. Interesting.

[KingsX]

Just now, hejammy said:

For their 1st goal, yes Faes was at fault, but Vesty looked like he was having a jog in the park. 

 

That's his top speed mate.

 

[Richmondfox]

Just now, SecretPro said:

No. 

 

**** Dennis Praet and get Akgun in there. Kasey creates nothing. We need creative play through the middle and through the channels, we are trying to rely on everything going through the Wingers and it isn't working - might work if Cannons playing but nobody else heads the ball. If we don't start playing through the middle in the second half then we will lose. 

If they can pass to the wingers quicker they might get better results.  They’ve gone back to too many little passes in the middle and backwards while ignoring Fatawu unmarked until Boro have everyone behind the ball.

 

KDH’s touch has been shocking today, hopefully he can get to run with the ball more. 

[Tielemans63]

Come on Tommy Cannon! Show them who's boss.

[The Guvnor]

6 minutes ago, Flappit said:

*gilt

Apologies, just given the phone a damn good thrashing for it’s crap predictive text.

[ozleicester]

SHOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOTTTTT FFS

[egg_fried_rice]

Boro with a back 7 at times in the opening of this second half. We’re already looking more dangerous.

[SouthStandUpperTier]

1 minute ago, Tuna said:

Cannon on the left, interesting

Is he on the wing, or is it 2 up top?

[trabuch]

Good start to this half. Need to make it count.

[David Hankey]

If anyone can Cannon can.

[foxes_rule1978]

Unlucky there, started this exactly how we need to