Match Thread Boro' Match Thread (5 Viewers)

[larry_david]

Bring it on. Been a shite quiet two weeks

 

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[oscillatewildly]

Two best headers of the ball to play for city.
Speedie and Dublin but if I was to pick one it would be Speedie for his size he had a remarkable jump and scored such a variety of goals

Apparently, Tony Hateley was a ferocious header of the ball.

 

[matesx]

Apparently, Tony Hateley was a ferocious header of the ball.

True

.....oh sorry thats Tony Hadley

 

[Gibbo]

Apparently, Tony Hateley was a ferocious header of the ball.

On the other hand, he did once manage to scoop it over the bar while he had one hand almost on the goalpost. Not the best with his feet was our Tone. Mark was a definite upgrade in that respect.

Best header of a ball has to be Mick Fergusson

 

[JAM See]

On the other hand, he did once manage to scoop it over the bar while he had one hand almost on the goalpost. Not the best with his feet was our Tone. Mark was a definite upgrade in that respect.

Best header of a ball has to be Mick Fergusson

Never saw Ferguson (probably did but don't really remember it). For me, it's Dion. All day, every day.

 

[rhino1002]

Apparently, Tony Hateley was a ferocious header of the ball.

as was Neil Martin i remember seeing him score a header like a bullet from the edge of the penalty area

 

[usskyblue]

True

.....oh sorry thats Tony Hadley

To Cut a Long Story Short… Mark was arguably better than Tony

 

[Philosoraptor]

 

[RegiswasGod]

To Cut a Long Story Short… Mark was arguably better than Tony

These puns are just Gold. Sorry, it was my Instiction to post this.

 

[Marty]

Would take a draw, 1-1. If they're a typical Neil Warnock side then I expect a tough game with plenty of 'gamesmanship'.

Would be good for Gyorkeres to get back scoring, or O'Hare to finally convert a chance.

 

[NortonSkyBlue]

Never saw Ferguson (probably did but don't really remember it). For me, it's Dion. All day, every day.

In my time Neil Martin was special in the air, Ferguson was very good, Speedie superb for his size, Regis was great Dion was the best IMO and a special mention for Colin Stein, David Cross and John Hartson.

 

[COV]

Apparently, Tony Hateley was a ferocious header of the ball.

Speedie was amazing in the air, especially when you consider his height- there's one on here at about 50 secs where the ball comes to him having lost its pace, but he gets more power on his header than you'd think should be humanly possible..

 

[oscillatewildly]

Finally managed to wriggle free of the constraints of family life to be able to make this my first game of the season.
A quick question - I'll be doing POG. How many POG gates are designated on matchday and will I be able to POG to sit on the 'far side'? (As in dug out/tech area side) I've never sat in that part of the ground before.

 

[Sky_Blue_Dreamer]

To Cut a Long Story Short… Mark was arguably better than Tony

That's True, but Tony has the odd moment of pure Gold. Loved a tackle too. Will always remenber the time he went Through Barry Cades.

 

[JAM See]

That's True, but Tony has the odd moment of pure Gold. Loved a tackle too. Will always remenber the time he went Through Barry Cades.

Jesus wept! These puns are getting worse. You lot should be sent to prison. Preferably one in Berlin.

 

[oscillatewildly]

Nicky Platnauer - Deadly on the goal line with his head.

 

[blunted]

Worry that they appear to have a bit of pace up front which we can at times struggle against. No daft penalties please. Hope their 12 new signings haven't gelled yet. Always a tough game against a Warnock side. Need a win to keep the momentum going but a draw would not be a disaster.

 

[edgy]

Finally managed to wriggle free of the constraints of family life to be able to make this my first game of the season.
A quick question - I'll be doing POG. How many POG gates are designated on matchday and will I be able to POG to sit on the 'far side'? (As in dug out/tech area side) I've never sat in that part of the ground before.

POGs are dotted all around, seem to be plenty of them, especially up towards the North Stand. You can pretty much walk anywhere you want after you're in. Maybe not to the half way line of that stand you're talking about but you'll get into that stand.

 

[SleepyGinger]

Moore
Dabo Hyam fadz JCS Maatsen
Sheaf Hamer
O’hare
Gyokores Waghorn

Wilson
Rose
Kane
Kelly
Allen
Godden
Walker

1-1 Waghorn

 

[vow]

2-1 City win.

 

[Hod dog]

1-1, Hamer 25 yarder

 

[Happy_Martian]

I assumed @Nick had a bot that created match threads automatically?

I thought @Nick was that bot

 

[Philosoraptor]

This...

I think this is a bigger test than QPR. I expected Rangers to beat us as they're a very good side.

If we can get a result out of Boro at home then it will show we can mix it with some of the top half sides that are probably not playoff teams.

A draw away at QPR would have been good but a loss was not disastrous. 'Boro is about that strength in the league where a home win would start to confirm the form from the earlier games that this season may be a lot more intriguing than most thought of at the start of the season.

One game at a time though. The season has just started.

I'd say it is quite a big game.

 

[PUSB-We_are_going_up]

Moore
Dabo Hyam fadz JCS Maatsen
Sheaf Hamer
O’hare
Gyokores Waghorn

Wilson
Rose
Kane
Kelly
Allen
Godden
Walker

1-1 Waghorn

I wanted more optimism but thats too much optimism Waghorn to score!

 

[BornSlippySkyBlue]

Speedie was amazing in the air, especially when you consider his height- there's one on here at about 50 secs where the ball comes to him having lost its pace, but he gets more power on his header than you'd think should be humanly possible..

Was that the last time a short corner routine worked as well?

That cheeky chip from Speedo for the fourth was pure filth

 

[skyblues83]

1-1 O’Hare to score

 

[Offhegoes]

1-0 Cov

 

[Tommo1993]

Can’t wait, been a long two weeks. I’m saying both teams will do a goal, 1-1.

 

[Deleted member 2477]

2-1 godden with the winner

 

[tommy hutch legend]

think we are due an early goal so 3-0

 

[CDK]

On the other hand, he did once manage to scoop it over the bar while he had one hand almost on the goalpost. Not the best with his feet was our Tone. Mark was a definite upgrade in that respect.

Best header of a ball has to be Mick Fergusson

Mick Ferguson great header an centre forward and his fellow striker Ian wallace what a partnership,Deadly.
Also saw hateley father and son Mark the better striker far more complete ability wise.

 

[SkyblueDad]

Apparently, Tony Hateley was a ferocious header of the ball.

Seen him score two bullet headers from outside the penalty area at Stoke who had England keeper Gordon Banks in goal.

 

[LastGarrison]

In my time Neil Martin was special in the air, Ferguson was very good, Speedie superb for his size, Regis was great Dion was the best IMO and a special mention for Colin Stein, David Cross and John Hartson.

Surprised Sean Flynn hasn’t had a mention yet.

Another player who was superb in the air for his size.

 

[COV]

Surprised Sean Flynn hasn’t had a mention yet.

Another player who was superb in the air for his size.

There’s a player who made the most of what he had…

 

[WestEndAgro]

Home win for me, no reason why we can't win this it's "Boro" not Real Madrid.
Win your home games the rest looks after it's self.
We barely lost a game at blues, one of which was Tranmere who we destroyed.

Fulham and the Baggies are the big two, and I'm not exactly quaking in my boots at the thought of these "Giants" coming to town.
Let's do this PUSB