Championship 22-23 (20 Viewers)

[The Philosopher]

Middlesbrough are up the top in terms of stats for being long ball merchants. Didn’t know that. I think that suits our back 3.

 

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[The Philosopher]

Though this game isn't a dead rubber. Hopefully Monday will be for them.

That’s true. Yes.

Strong team today and rest against us.

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Middlesbrough playing a near full strength side today

Have they announced the team already then?

 

[vow]

That was a dirty tackle

Straight red! No intention of playing the ball and a challenge from behind, lucky boy.

 

[shepardo01]

Middlesbrough are up the top in terms of stats for being long ball merchants. Didn’t know that. I think that suits our back 3.

But also 2nd behind Burnley in terms of highest average possession.

 

[David O'Day]

Have they announced the team already then?

hope so, they kicked off about 25 minutes ago

 

[WestEndAgro]

Surprised how little I know about the Middlesbrough side, bang average on paper.
They probably think the same about us.

 

[The Philosopher]

Surprised how little I know about the Middlesbrough side, bang average on paper.
They probably think the same about us.

They know about Gyok - they just have scouted him enough to put a bid in.

Maybe we need Sheaf in for Godden for the height against their long ball and pack the midfield.

(Note to self - stop overthinking everything)

 

[Hutch11]

I'd be amazed if this ends 11 v 11

 

[ovduk78]

They know about Gyok - they just have scouted him enough to put a bid in.

Maybe we need Sheaf in for Godden for the height against their long ball and pack the midfield.

(Note to self - stop overthinking everything)

The Ben Sheaf that is injured?

 

[The Philosopher]

The Ben Sheaf that is injured?

Yep. Him. Robins hinted he was nearly ready in his pre match presser - he’s “pain free” he said. Usually a 4 week injury - apparently. Maybe he will be ready.

Let’s hope.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Middlesbrough could be facing Coventry on the pitch 4 times in a row.

How does that work? If we play Middlesbrough in the playoffs then we won't be playing them in the final !

 

[Deleted member 5849]

How does that work? If we play Middlesbrough in the playoffs then we won't be playing them in the final !

They lose, we lose the final, they play us first game of the next season?

 

[The Philosopher]

How does that work? If we play Middlesbrough in the playoffs then we won't be playing them in the final !

Got a bite!

Conor Coventry on bench so might face Middlesbrough on the pitch….

(….tumbleweed…)

 

[David O'Day]

sheaf last night said it's probably 2 weeks before he is back

 

[Frostie]

Middlesbrough are up the top in terms of stats for being long ball merchants.

Where have you got that from? Certainly not from what I've seen.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

They lose, we lose the final, they play us first game of the next season?

To many IF and Butts.

 

[The Philosopher]

Where have you got that from? Certainly not from what I've seen.

Sky commentator said it about 20 mins ago. I’ve no idea if it’s right.

 

[COVKIDSNEVERQUIT]

Got a bite!

Conor Coventry on bench so might face Middlesbrough on the pitch….

(….tumbleweed…)

 

[Sky Blue Pete]

Can’t finish below 9th

 

[SBAndy]

Red! Dijksteel.

 

[The Philosopher]

Yes.

Red card.

C’mon.

 

[The Philosopher]

Red! Dijksteel.

He’s a big player for them.

Should have rested a few

 

[SBAndy]

Middlesbrough are up the top in terms of stats for being long ball merchants. Didn’t know that. I think that suits our back 3.

They’re not…

 

[Hutch11]

I'd be amazed if this ends 11 v 11

I am nostrodamus

 

[Hutch11]

Better if it had been Archer though

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Better if it had been Archer though

He can do his hammy in the second half a la Klopp

 

[clint van damme]

He’s a big player for them.

Should have rested a few

Could certainly influence his approach to team selection next Monday

 

[Hutch11]

It's our good friend Keith Stroud

 

[Sky Blue Harry H]

Hoping he is resting Giles until the play offs start.

Might make Carrick even more cautious about our game - it will be on his mind re: red cards and injuries now leading into the play offs.

 

[Frostie]

He’s a big player for them.

He barely plays.

 

[Hutch11]

Middlesboro doing their best to lull us into a false sense of security
On this performance they really are pants

 

[Tommo1993]

Looks like he fell out of favour halfway through the season

 

[Terry_dactyl]

I am nostrodamus

I knew you’d say that.

 

[The Philosopher]

He barely plays.

38 appearances last season and out from December until recently with a bad knee injury.

(Thanks Google)

Let us have some positivity. In my mind they have a first team defender less to choose from.