Death by Football Posted 22 February Posted 22 February Agree that if we’re to have any chance of a result we need to start playing like we mean it for the full 90 in games. 1
gurru991 Posted 22 February Posted 22 February 10 hours ago, SK3Blue said: Skipp and Winks can’t play together in my opinion. Totally Agree !!
adejo92 Posted 22 February Posted 22 February 28 minutes ago, whoareyaaa said: What about Mav ? Its a Sunday night, I'm not getting started on him. I think some of it is just frustration at the team in general. Fatawu is better than I give him credit for, but certainly got plenty of faults which don't help our situation.
Popular Post beepee1984 Posted 22 February Popular Post Posted 22 February (edited) Just some stats for the game We have lost 8 of the last 12 - in 3 of the 4 games we did not lose... we deserved to (Stoke, WBA & Wrexham) Middlesborough have won 6 of the last 7 They have the best defence at home this season We don't have a player fit that has scored more than 2 goals We haven't kept a clean sheet in 27 games We have scored in 18 of the last 20 games They have only lost twice at home this season and both to teams in the playoffs or better Leicester matches have seen 22 goals in the first 15 minutes, 5 more than the nearest team Middlesborough have scored the most and conceded the least in the final 15 minutes of the 1st half, Leicester by contrast have conceded most goals in this period On the plus side we are unbeaten under Rowett Edited 22 February by beepee1984 7
Nmstry Posted 22 February Posted 22 February Now that we have Aribo, Winks, Mukasa and BDCR and Skipp in midfield (Jordan when he is fit) I would consider trying Skipp for Thomas at left back.
Leicesterpool Posted 22 February Posted 22 February The confidence and lift we would get if somehow got a win in teesside. Just give the players and fans that massive boost and that hope we can stay up. We really set things up nicely for the manager against Norwich on the Saturday.
AjcW Posted 22 February Posted 22 February 20 minutes ago, beepee1984 said: Just some stats for the game We have lost 8 of the last 12 - in 3 of the 4 games we did not lose... we deserved to (Stoke, WBA & Wrexham) Middlesborough have won 6 of the last 7 They have the best defence at home this season We don't have a player fit that has scored more than 2 goals We haven't kept a clean sheet in 27 games We have scored in 18 of the last 20 games They have only lost twice at home this season and both to teams in the playoffs or better Leicester matches have seen 22 goals in the first 15 minutes, 5 more than the nearest team Middlesborough have scored the most and conceded the least in the final 15 minutes of the 1st half, Leicester by contrast have conceded most goals in this period On the plus side we are unbeaten under Rowett Boro haven’t won 6 out of 7 (5 out of 7 currently) They’re actually showing all the hallmarks of a comedown after a good run. 1
Pita Posted 22 February Posted 22 February (edited) 8 hours ago, Fox92 said: Oxford got a draw there yesterday so not reason why we can’t either. Lost to Cov the game before too so an early goal for us would be lovely to rattle them. If we score can we hang on for 90 mins. Doubtful Edited 22 February by Pita
DAS Boot Posted 22 February Posted 22 February This will be a really bad beating. The one thing we’ve excelled at in the last few years is false dawns. Any positivity from the second half yesterday will evaporate when we concede after 5 mins.
Pita Posted 22 February Posted 22 February 1 hour ago, Death by Football said: Agree that if we’re to have any chance of a result we need to start playing like we mean it for the full 90 in games. That would make a change. Been a long time since we did
jayfox26 Posted 22 February Posted 22 February 49 minutes ago, beepee1984 said: Just some stats for the game We have lost 8 of the last 12 - in 3 of the 4 games we did not lose... we deserved to (Stoke, WBA & Wrexham) Middlesborough have won 6 of the last 7 They have the best defence at home this season We don't have a player fit that has scored more than 2 goals We haven't kept a clean sheet in 27 games We have scored in 18 of the last 20 games They have only lost twice at home this season and both to teams in the playoffs or better Leicester matches have seen 22 goals in the first 15 minutes, 5 more than the nearest team Middlesborough have scored the most and conceded the least in the final 15 minutes of the 1st half, Leicester by contrast have conceded most goals in this period On the plus side we are unbeaten under Rowett So basically what you're saying is that we will win? 1
Popular Post Gamble92 Posted 22 February Popular Post Posted 22 February 50 minutes ago, beepee1984 said: Just some stats for the game We have lost 8 of the last 12 - in 3 of the 4 games we did not lose... we deserved to (Stoke, WBA & Wrexham) Middlesborough have won 6 of the last 7 They have the best defence at home this season We don't have a player fit that has scored more than 2 goals We haven't kept a clean sheet in 27 games We have scored in 18 of the last 20 games They have only lost twice at home this season and both to teams in the playoffs or better Leicester matches have seen 22 goals in the first 15 minutes, 5 more than the nearest team Middlesborough have scored the most and conceded the least in the final 15 minutes of the 1st half, Leicester by contrast have conceded most goals in this period On the plus side we are unbeaten under Rowett We didn't deserve to lose to stoke 6
ceebeefox Posted 22 February Posted 22 February 49 minutes ago, Nmstry said: Now that we have Aribo, Winks, Mukasa and BDCR and Skipp in midfield (Jordan when he is fit) I would consider trying Skipp for Thomas at left back. The most unlikely fullback in the squad.
teblin Posted 22 February Posted 22 February 8 minutes ago, Legend_in_blue said: I can see us getting a win. Just a hunch I feel the same. Don’t know what I do it to myself.
iancognito Posted 22 February Posted 22 February 9 minutes ago, Legend_in_blue said: I can see us getting a win. Just a hunch Stoke-holm syndrome? 1
Dmitry Posted 22 February Posted 22 February A tough one. Would be very-very happy with a draw there, but Middlesbrough has other plans. This is a do or die game for us.
Chelmofox Posted 22 February Posted 22 February 22 minutes ago, Legend_in_blue said: I can see us getting a win. Just a hunch Any game in winnable in this league. We just need to turn up and have a game with limited mistakes.
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 22 February Posted 22 February 6 hours ago, MPH said: Aribo on the right wing? I reckon that will happen reasonably often with Rowett - it’s a thing he likes to do.
DJ Barry Hammond Posted 22 February Posted 22 February 2 hours ago, Nmstry said: Now that we have Aribo, Winks, Mukasa and BDCR and Skipp in midfield (Jordan when he is fit) I would consider trying Skipp for Thomas at left back. Why this stupid idea keep appearing on these boards? If any manager actually did this, you’d call them insane and want them sacked immediately! You know - it’s not like we’re drastically short on central midfielders at the moment? So yeah, let’s chuck the only one we have with the water carrier skill set in at left back and stack our central midfield with pretty passers!
Dan Posted 23 February Posted 23 February Oxford went there and got a 0-0 draw at the weekend. I'll be very surprised if we don't let in at least 3 goals. 3-1.
Cincinnati Fox Posted 23 February Posted 23 February Let’s be honest they are nothing special, this is a way below average championship, and it’s never that good! we are shite and they will probably beats us easily but it’s not like going Man City away! 2
Sky Blues Posted 23 February Posted 23 February 2 hours ago, Cincinnati Fox said: Let’s be honest they are nothing special, this is a way below average championship, and it’s never that good! we are shite and they will probably beats us easily but it’s not like going Man City away! Why is it well below average? The only difference to normal is the 3 sides that came down are not as good as you would expect. If you try to play them in midfield they will totally outplay you. They have a very strong midfield but are weak everywhere else. They don't have a striker and their defence and GK are poor. One of Wrights goals against them was funny. Our GK did a long punt. Their GK came for the ball then changed his mind and went onto his line. The two defenders on Wright just let him run past them. The ball bounced and reached the 6 yard box where he put it into the net. Just bypass their midfield and you should score goals. Even Oxford were unlucky against them hitting the woodwork twice.
ClaphamFox Posted 23 February Posted 23 February 1 hour ago, Sky Blues said: Why is it well below average? The only difference to normal is the 3 sides that came down are not as good as you would expect. If you try to play them in midfield they will totally outplay you. They have a very strong midfield but are weak everywhere else. They don't have a striker and their defence and GK are poor. One of Wrights goals against them was funny. Our GK did a long punt. Their GK came for the ball then changed his mind and went onto his line. The two defenders on Wright just let him run past them. The ball bounced and reached the 6 yard box where he put it into the net. Just bypass their midfield and you should score goals. Even Oxford were unlucky against them hitting the woodwork twice. Hold our beer, etc.
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